Significant Events in October in Filipino History

On October 1, 1898, the peace negotiations between Spain and the United States started in Paris, France to produce a treaty that would bring an end to the war after six months of hostilities.

On October 1, 1975, the so-called "Boxing of the Century" between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier for the Heavyweight Boxing Championship of the World took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

On October 2, 1863, Rafael Crame, first Filipino to become director of the defunct Philippine Constabulary, was born in Malabon, Rizal.

On October 2, 1895, Dr. Candido Macasaet Africa, a great scientist and internationally known for his contributions to medical science, was born in Lipa, Batangas. After graduation from the College of Medicine of the University of the Philippines, he taught at the Department of Parasitology, School of Hygiene and Public Health of the same college. He became associate professor and head of the department in 1932.

On October 2, 1944, Julian Felipe, noted composer of the Philippine National Anthem, died in Manila.

Eric Oteyza de Guia, better known as Kidlat Tahimik, is a renowned figure in the world of cinema. His pseudonym, a Tagalog term which translates to "Silent Lightning", is a fitting description of his impact on the Philippine film industry.

On October 3, 1953, Ramon Sadaya Fernandez, also known as "El Presidente", was born in Maasin, Leyte (now Southern Leyte). He is a former professional basketball player and the commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission (2016-2022). Fernandez was known for his exceptional skills and sportsmanship.

Victor Navarro Corpus was a Filipino military officer whose tumultuous career and ideological shifts made him a polarizing figure in Philippine history. Best known for his dramatic defection to the New People's Army (NPA) in 1970, his subsequent return to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and his later role as chief of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP), Corpus's life was marked by bold decisions, ideological conflicts, and a complex legacy.

Francisco Tarnate Dalupan Sr. was a prominent Filipino educator, academic leader, and the founder of the University of the East (UE). His contributions to education and his dedication to providing quality learning opportunities have left a lasting legacy in the Philippines.