This date in 1934, the news reported that Marinduque was hit with a disastrous typhoon on the 20th of October. It took 7 days to get the news out.
October 27 1934 News account of Typhoon
Author: CurtUlong
Vessel Sinking October 30, 1984
The waters around Marinduque are filled with these tragic accidents. A reminder to all who travel on water borne vessels to be sure you know where the nearest life vest is.
Oct 30 1940, the Chinese Consul General visits Marinduque
Makes speech to Boac High School students.
A nice Halloween day story from Oct 31 1934.
Featuring the then Marinduque Division Superintendent of Schools, Fredrico Piedad.
November 4, 1932, Large crowd at Porac, Boac for community assembly.
Canciones de Filipinas
Found an interesting history channel on youtube: Canciones de Filipinas, A channel dedicated to the compilation of anthems, hymns, marches, and other important songs in Philippine history and culture.
https://www.youtube.com/@cancionesdefilipinas1898
Now I know locally we have the Marinduque March and two songs from the Pulang Lupa Battle. Anyone know of any others? Please share.
1947 Newspaper article claims Marinduque Congressman shot at
Nov 6 1947, report of the Marinduque congressman being shot. I could not locate a follow up news article so we are left with a mystery.
1935 Marinduque Delegate to the Constitutional Assembly – Timoteo Richermoso
From the book “Our Delegates to the Constitutional Assembly” 1935. A brief bio on Timoteo Ricohermoso.
November 7, 1936. Typhoon
This date 1936, warning to Luzon after Typhoon passes over Marinduque.
From a 1921 book, Filipino Popular Tales.
A story by Rosita Nieva of Boac. What stories did your grandparents pass on to you?
