Significant Events in November in Filipino History

Sarah Rebecca Parrish, known as Dr. Rebecca Parrish, was an American medical missionary and physician who founded the Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo, Manila.

On November 1, 1849, Valentin Diaz, co-founder and one-time treasurer of the Katipunan, was born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte to Geronimo Diaz and Maria Villanueva. His family is said to have moved to Tayug, Pangasinan sometime in 1857.

On November 1, 1542, Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos embarked from the port of Barra de Navidad in Jalisco, New Spain (present day Mexico), commanding a fleet that would make an indelible mark on Philippine history. This expedition, though ultimately unsuccessful in establishing permanent Spanish control, would give the Philippine archipelago its enduring name and represent a crucial step toward eventual Spanish colonization.

On November 2, 1960, Julio Nakpil, a Filipino composer who also fought during Philippine revolution died at the age of 93.

On November 3, 1953, Vilma Santos was born as Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos in Bamban, Tarlac. She is a renowned Filipino actress and politician, often referred to as the "Star for All Seasons" due to her enduring success in the film and television industry.

On November 3, 1934, Bannawag, a leading weekly Ilokano Magazine which is considered as one foundation of the existence of contemporary Ilokano literature, was founded.

Armida Siguion-Reyna was a towering figure in Philippine entertainment, celebrated as a singer, actress, producer, and television host whose contributions to music, film, and theater left an indelible mark on Filipino culture. Known for her fierce independence, artistic passion, and advocacy for creative freedom, Siguion-Reyna's life was a testament to living boldly on her own terms.

On November 4, 1866, Dominador Gomez was born Jose Maria Dominador Vicente Gregorio Gomez de Jesus in Intramuros, Manila. He was a Filipino ilustrado nationalist, physician, legislator, and a labor leader.

On November 4, 1991, weeping and clutching a rosary, former First Lady Imelda Marcos returned home to a tumultuous welcome after nearly six years of exile in the United States.

On November 4, 1835, Lorenzo Guerrero, among the few Filipino teachers of painting who flourished during the latter half of the nineteenth century was born in Ermita, then a town independent of Manila.