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| We ate a simple rice meal with a Filipino dish and soup for our breakfast. |
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The house is built with wood and adobe stones (or concrete) on the ground floor. The second floor is elevated on stilt-like columns, reminiscent of traditional Ifugao houses. Its walls are likely constructed from locally sourced wood species. The main staircase is also made of wood, featuring balusters carved in a traditional round ornamental pattern. The roof is thatched with indigenous nipa palm leaves—locally known as pawid—which grow abundantly in the marshlands of the Philippines. |
President Manuel Luis Quezon’s impact reached far beyond the Philippines. He influenced the world in ways that touched politics, language, humanitarianism, and international relations.
Here are the main points of his global impact during his term (1935–1944):
1. Champion of Philippine Independence
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He was the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines under U.S. rule and worked tirelessly for full independence.
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Negotiated with the United States for the Tydings–McDuffie Act, which set a timetable for Philippine independence (achieved in 1946).
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His leadership became a model for other colonized nations pushing for self-rule.
2. Advocate for National Identity through Language
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Declared Filipino (based on Tagalog) as the national language in 1937.
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This move inspired other colonized countries to embrace their languages as symbols of unity and freedom.
3. Humanitarian Aid During the Holocaust
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Known internationally for the Philippine Rescue of European Jews during World War II.
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Collaborated with Jewish and American leaders to allow thousands of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany to settle in the Philippines.
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This act of compassion has been recognized as one of the most remarkable humanitarian efforts in Asia during the Holocaust.
4. Resistance Leader During World War II
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When Japan invaded the Philippines in 1941, Quezon worked with General Douglas MacArthur and the Allied forces.
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Though forced into exile in the United States, he continued to rally support for the liberation of the Philippines and the fight against the Axis powers.
5. Influence on Post-Colonial Asia
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His push for independence, along with his use of diplomacy rather than solely armed struggle, became a model for leaders in other Asian countries seeking freedom after WWII.
President Quezon wasn’t just a Philippine leader — he was a symbol of anti-colonialism, humanitarian efforts, and national pride, leaving a legacy that impacted both Asia and global humanitarian history.
Museo De Baler
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| Manuel Luis Quezon was the second President of the Philippines — but the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines (1935–1944). |
LEGACY IN MEMORY OF THE LATE
President Manuel Luis Quezon
The late President Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina gained prominence and recognition not only in our town of Baler and across the Philippines but also worldwide.
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As President and Father of the Nation, he strove to fight for the independence of the Philippines.
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As the Father of the National Language, he worked to free us from using a foreign language and to bring everyone together through a single national language.
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As the Father of Social Justice, he worked to free us from discrimination, inequality, and the unjust governance of the ruling elite.
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As a great leader of the nation, he wrote the Code of Citizenship and Ethics as a guide for our daily lives.
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As a Christian, he upheld the value of human life. During the Second World War, he made efforts to shelter Jews who were then being persecuted, tortured, and killed in Nazi concentration camps under Hitler’s regime.
Until the final moments of his life, President Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina fought for his belief that a person's or a nation's freedom is not only about escaping poor governance but also about pursuing a righteous life and governance guided by moral values.
REPÚBLICA DE FILIPINAS
DECRETO
Admirando la civilización del mundo las fuerzas españolas que guarnecen el destacamento de Baler, por el valor, constancia y heroÃsmo con que aquel puñado de hombres aislados y sin esperanzas de auxilio alguno, ha defendido su Bandera por espacio de un año realizando una proeza gloriosa y tan propia del legendario valor de los hijos del Cid y de Pelayo rindiendo a sus virtudes militares e interpretando los sentimientos del Ejército de esta República que bizarramente les ha combatido; a propuesta del Secretario de Guerra, de acuerdo con mi consejo de Gobierno
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ArtÃculo único. Los individuos de que se componen las expresadas fuerzas no serán considerados como prisioneros, sino por el contrario, como amigos, y se les proveerá, por la CapitanÃa General, de los pases necesarios para que puedan regresar a su paÃs.
Dado en Tarlac, a 30 de junio de 1899. El Presidente de la República, Emilio Aguinaldo.
El Secretario de Guerra, Ambrosio Flores.
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| Gazing at the breathtaking mountain scenery. |
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| This is what vacation is all about - being relaxed! |
NamasteYatraTours – NYT India– Found this post really informative and well-written. It’s rare to see such practical advice shared so clearly. Looking forward to reading more from your blog!
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