Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Things You Should Know About the Philippines - 1

With this article I published here, I’m sure you will have a few knowledge about the Philippines. And I’m eager to share it with you. And i'm sure you will like it.

Tallest PBA Player. The tallest PBA player is Edward Joseph Feihl of TJ Hotdogs. Feihl who stands seven feet tall is half German. With his height, Feihl could bang bodies with the centers in the NBA. Feihl was part of the Philippine Centennial Team, which won third place in the 1998 Asian Games.

Six Vice-Presidents Became Presidents. Six former vice-president became presidents, namely: Sergio Osmena, Elpidio Quirino, Carlos Garcia, Diosdado Macapagal, Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Three Senate Presidents Became Presidents. Three former senate presidents became presidents, namely Manuel Quezon, Manuel Roxas, and Ferdinand Marcos.

Two Speakers Became Presidents. Two former House speakers became presidents, namely: Sergio Osmena Sr. and Manuel Roxas.

Three Presidents Died in Office. Three Philippine presidents were not able to finish their terms of office. They were Manuel Quezon who died in New York City on August 1, 1944; Manuel Roxas who died of a heart attack on April 15, 1948; and Ramon Magsaysay who died in an air accident on March 17, 1957.

2 comments:

leyah_30 said...

Philippines is really a wonderful country to explore to. You can find many beautiful things about it if u onlt try to discover it.

Ester said...

nice to read your article...keep it up...