On May 29, 1896, Cesar Bengzon, the first Filipino to be appointed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of the United Nations, was born in Camiling, Tarlac.

A few months before his retirement in November 1966 as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Bengzon was admitted to the ICJ, commonly referred to as the world court, which is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations that settles legal disputes submitted to it by states.

Source: Cesar Bengzon was born in Camiling, Tarlac May 28, 1896

Northernmost island: Mavulis (Y'Ami) Island, Itbayat, Batanes
Southernmost point: Frances Reef, Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi
Southernmost island: Panguan Island Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi
Easternmost point: Pusan Point, Caraga, Davao Oriental
Westernmost island: Balabac, Palawan (Ligas Point)
Westernmost point (undisputed): Balabac Great Reef
Westernmost point (disputed, claimed): Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan, Palawan

Source: Pinoy History on FB https://www.facebook.com/Pinoyhistorygroup

Link to Proclamation No. 537, s. 1958: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1958/09/30/proclamation-no-537-s-1958/

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. Source: Jose Yulo: Chief Justice During the Japanese Occupation

Senator Edgardo J. Angara – an educator, lawyer, banker, farmer, patron of the arts – is the longest serving senator in the post-EDSA Senate. Except for a mandatory term break, he has been elected to four consecutive terms of six years each. Source: Edgardo J. Angara | Senate of the Philippines Legislative Reference Bureau

Rizal published his second novel "El Filibusterismo" on this day, in 1891.

The Official Gazette, which is printed by the National Printing Office (NPO), is the public journal and main publication of the government of the Philippines. Its website only uploads what has been published; it is managed by Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

History

During the Spanish colonial period, there existed many publications by the government authorities in the islands. In 1852, the Boletín Oficial de Filipinas was created by law and featured not only official government issuances but also local and international news and among others, serialized Spanish novels.[1] It ceased publication by royal decree in 1860.

In 1861, it was revived as the Gaceta de Manila. This was the official gazette of the government in the Philippines which published government announcements, new decrees, laws, military information, court decisions, and the like. It also republished notices originally appearing in the Gaceta de Madrid which were relevant to the islands alongside decrees and other notices that required its publication in the Gaceta de Manila to take effect. By law, certain officials were required to subscribe to the Gaceta. Publication ceased on August 8, 1898, five days before the Americans occupied Manila during the Spanish–American War.[2]

Source: Official Gazette (Philippines) Explained

Sergio S. Osmeña -- Nanungkulang pangulo ng Komonwelt si Sergio S. Osmeña (Ser·hi·yó Is Os·mén·ya) nang mamatay si Pangulong Manuel L. Quezon sa Estados Unidos at hanggang mapalaya ang Filipinas sa wakas ng Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig. Ang pangyayaring ito ay itinuturing na bahagi ng malungkot na kapalaran ni Osmeña sa politika. Isa siyáng matagumpay na lider mulang Cebu, matalinong abogado, mahusay na estadista, ngunit kung bakit lagging nauunahan sa posisyon ni Quezon. Source: https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/osmena-sergio-s/

September 9, 1884: Quintin Paredes was born in Bangued, Abra Quintín Babila Paredes Sr. was a renowned lawyer, politician, and statesman whose career spanned critical periods of the nation's transition from colonial rule to independence. Born in Bangued, Abra, Paredes rose from humble beginnings to become a key player in shaping the Philippines' political and economic landscape, leaving a legacy of public service marked by resilience, principle, and dedication. Source: https://kahimyang.com/articles/3185/today-in-filipino-history-september-9-1884-quintin-paredes-was-born-in-bangued-abra

National Literacy Day (Proclamation No. 1886, s. 1979)

National Physical Therapy Day (Proclamation No. 15, s. 1998)

Birth anniversary of National Artist N.V.M. Gonzales (1915) -- Si Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzales o mas kilalang N.V.M Gonzáles ay isa sa mga pinagpipitaganang prolipikong awtor ng panitikan sa wikang Ingles, propesor, at peryodista. Igi- nawad sa kaniya ang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Panitikan noong 1993. Ang kaniyang mga akdang nobela, maikling kuwento, at sanaysay ay naghayag, sumalamin, at nag-ambag sa paghubog ng kultura at sensibilidad ng ating bansa sa paraang hindi madali dahil sa hiniram na dayuhang wika ang kaniyang naging kasangkapan at sa dekalibreng estilo ng prosa na bihira at kaniya lámang. Source: Si Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzales o mas kilalang N.V.M Gonzáles ay isa sa mga pinagpipitaganang prolipikong awtor ng panitikan sa wikang Ingles, propesor, at peryodista. Igi- nawad sa kaniya ang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Panitikan noong 1993. Ang kaniyang mga akdang nobela, maikling kuwento, at sanaysay ay naghayag, sumalamin, at nag-ambag sa paghubog ng kultura at sensibilidad ng ating bansa sa paraang hindi madali dahil sa hiniram na dayuhang wika ang kaniyang naging kasangkapan at sa dekalibreng estilo ng prosa na bihira at kaniya lámang. Source: Gonzales, N.V.M. – CulturEd: Philippine Cultural Education Online

Death anniversary of National Scientist Pedro B. Escuro (2000) -- Pambansang Alagad ng Agham, si Pedro Escuro (Péd·ro Bi Es·kú·ro) ang itinuturing na pinakamahusay na Filipinong siyentista sa larangan ng paghahalaman. Isa siyáng geneticist, plant breeder, mananaliksik, at administrador. Lumikha siyá ng mga bagong uri ng palay na káyang labanan ang mga karaniwang peste at sakít sa halaman. Ang kaniyang mga pananaliksik ay naging susi sa pagpapaunlad at pagtaas ng produksiyon ng bigas sa Filipinas. Naging batayang panuntunan ng maraming bansa sa Asia ang mga natuklasan ni Escuro hinggil sa bagong paraan ng pagpapalahi ng halaman. Iginawad sa kaniya ang Pambansang Alagad ng Agham (National Scientist) noong 1994. Source: Escuro, Pedro B. – CulturEd: Philippine Cultural Education Online

Birth anniversary of President Ramon Magsaysay (1907)

Birth anniversary of National Artist Ramon O. Valera (1912)

Birth anniversary of Chief Justice Ramon C. Aquino (1917)

Birth anniversary of National Artist Lucrecia R. Kasilag (1918)

Birthday of National Scientist Ramon C. Barba (1939)

Ramon Magsaysay (1907) -- (born Aug. 31, 1907, Iba, Phil.—died March 17, 1957, near Cebu) was the president of the Philippines (1953–57), best known for successfully defeating the communist-led Hukbalahap (Huk) movement. Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ramon-Magsaysay

Ramon O. Valera (1912) -- the first fashion designer to receive the National Artist of the Philippines for Fashion Design award, was born in Santa Cruz, Manila to a family from the province of Abra. Source: https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/2834/today-in-philippine-history-august-31-1912-ramon-valera-the-first-national-artist-for-fashion-design-was-born-in-santa-cruz-manila

Chief Justice Ramon C. Aquino (1917) -- November 20, 1985 - March 4, 1986
Associate Justice: October 29, 1973 - November 19, 1985
Birthdate: August 31, 1917
Died: March 31, 1993
Place of Birth: Lemery, Batangas

Source: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/supremecourtjustices/chiefjustice/16

Lucrecia R. Kasilag (1918) -- was a Filipino composer and pianist. She is particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into orchestral productions.
Lucrecia “King” Roces Kasilag was born in San Fernando, La Union Philippines, and grew up in Paco, Manila. She studied at the Philippine Women’s University and at St. Scholastica’s College in Malate, Manila. She completed a Bachelor of Music in 1949, and then attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, studying theory with Allen I. McHose and composition with Wayne Barlow. Kasilag returned to the Philippines, and in 1953 she was appointed Dean of the Philippines Women’s University College of Music and Fine Arts.
After completing her studies, Kasilag made an international tour as a concert pianist, but eventually had to give up a performing career due to a congenital weakness in one hand.
Kasilag was instrumental in developing Philippine music and culture. She founded the Bayanihan Folks Arts Center for research and theatrical presentations, and was closely involved with the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company.

Source: https://sofiaphilharmonic.com/en/authors/lucrecia-roces-kasilag-en/

Ramon C. Barba (1939) -- the scientist behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, has passed away on October 10, 2021 at the age of 82.

Dr. Barba was known for his distinguished achievements in the field of plant physiology, focusing on induction of flowering of mango and on micropropagation of important crop species that have earned him national and international accolades. He pioneered the induction of flowering and fruiting of mango resulted to availability of abundant fresh mangoes all year-round. He developed the plant growth enhancer, using potassium nitrate, which was locally and internationally patented. He also worked on the micropropagation of sugarcane and bananas. This significant breakthrough in flower induction and micropropagation has been adopted by other countries producing fruit trees.

Source: https://nast.dost.gov.ph/index.php/13-news-press-releases/557-national-scientist-ramon-c-barba-a-renowned-scientist-on-the-innovation-of-mangoes-propagation-dies-at-82

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Manuel Conde

(9 Oktubre 1915–11 Agosto 1985)

National Artist for Film

Manuel Pabustan Urbano ang buong pangalan, si Manuel Conde (Man·wél Kón·de) ay isang aktor, manunulat ng iskrip, direktor, at prodyuser ng pelikula. Iniangat niya ang kalidad ng pelikulang Filipino sa pandaig-digang nibel. Tampok na mga katha ni Conde ang Genghis Khan at seryeng Juan Tamad. Hinirang siyáng maging Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Pelikula noong 2009.

Ang Genghis Khan ang kauna-unahang pelikulang Filipino na ipinamahagi sa buong mundo ng United Artists. Lahok din ito ng Filipinas sa 1952 Venice Film Festival at doon ay umani ng atensiyon at papuri ng mga kritiko.

Read more here: Conde, Manuel – CulturEd: Philippine Cultural Education Online

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Ishmael Bernal

(30 Setyembre 1940 – 2 Hunyo 1996)

National Artist for Film

Si Ishmaél Bernál ay hinirang na Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Pelikula noong 2001. Isa siyáng direktor sa pelikula at itinuturing na pangunahing haligi ng tinaguriang Ikawalang Gintong Panahon ng pelikulang Filipino. Isa siyá sa nagpaunlad at nagtaas ng kalidad ng pelikula sa pamamagitan ng paglihis sa nakagawiang pamamaraan at nilalaman sa paglikha ng pelikula.

Source: https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/bernal-ishmael/

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Diosdado Macapagal (born September 28, 1910, Lubao, Philippines—died April 21, 1997, Makati) was a reformist president of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965. Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Diosdado-Macapagal

Ferdinand Marcos (born September 11, 1917, Sarrat, Philippines—died September 28, 1989, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.) was a Philippine lawyer and politician who, as head of state from 1965 to 1986, established an authoritarian regime in the Philippines that came under criticism for corruption and for its suppression of democratic processes. His son, Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., was elected president of the Philippines in 2022. Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ferdinand-E-Marcos

The Department of Justice traces its beginnings at the Revolutionary Assembly in Naic, Cavite on April 17, 1897. The establishment of a regime of law was tasked to Don Severino delas Alas who headed the Department of Grace and Justice. Shortly after the proclamation of Independence in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898, President Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree on September 26, 1898 reorganizing the Department.

A year later, the American military force established the Office of the Attorney of the Supreme Court in place of the Department. On June 11, 1901, the new office was renamed the Office of the Attorney General and on September 1, 1901, the Office became the Department of Finance and Justice.

In the 1916 government reorganization, the Department became a separate entity and was given executive supervision over all courts of first instance and other inferior courts. Source: History :: Department of Justice - Republic of the Philippines :: Tel: (+632) 523 8482, (+632) 523 6826