Significant Events in September in Filipino History

Edgardo Javier Angara was a towering figure in Philippine politics, law, and education. Born on September 24, 1934, in Baler, Aurora, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential and respected public servants in the Philippines. His life was defined by intellectual brilliance, a commitment to public service, and a passion for improving the lives of Filipinos through legislation, education, and community development.

Manuel Antonio Rojo del Río y Vieyra was a prominent figure in the history of the Philippines, serving as both the 16th Archbishop of Manila and the Governor-General of the Philippines during the British occupation.

On September 24, 1930, Benjamin "Kokoy" Romualdez was born Carlos Benjamin Orestes Trinidad Romualdez in Manila. He was the son of Vicente Orestes Romualdez, a former dean of the law school of St. Paul's College in Tacloban. He was also the younger brother of former First Lady Imelda Marcos and the father of House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.

On September 24, 1894, Jose Yulo was born in Bago, Negros Occidental to Sofronio Yulo and Segunda Yulo. He was Speaker of the National Assembly of the Philippines from 1939 until World War II started in 1941 and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines during the Japanese Occupation.

On September 24, 1669, Manuel de Leon took possession of the Philippines as new governor-general. He was appointed by royal provision on June 24, 1668 and arrived in Manila on September 24, 1669.

During his time the seeds of cacao were brought to the Philippines and planted first in Carigara, Leyte. De Leon extended the commerce of the islands to China, India, and Java, and thus enabled the citizens of Manila to attain unusual wealth and prosperity.

On September 24, 1972, the National Historical Institute (NHI), the government agency responsible for the conservation and preservation of historical legacies, was created under Presidential Decree No. 1 as part of the government reorganization.

Since the early part of the 1930's, the government had created a number of committees tasked to preserve and mark antiquities, commemorate historical events and other cultural works.

On September 25, 1903, Simeon Arboleda Ola, revolutionary leader of Guinobatan, Albay, surrendered to American Colonel Harry H. Banholtz, over a year after the surrender of General Miguel Malvar to the Americans on April 16, 1902.

On September 25, 1879, Lope K. Santos was born in Pasig as Lope Santos y Canseco to Ladislao Santos, a native of Pasig and Victorina Canseco, a native of San Mateo.

On September 26, 1898, Gregorio Araneta was appointed Secretary of Justice and Felipe Buencamino, Secretary of Development of the Aguinaldo Cabinet.

On September 26, 1913, Asociacion De Damas Filipinas, a charitable organization of Filipino women, particularly wives of members of the Philippine Columbian, was established. Dr. Honoria Acosta Sison was its first president.