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Good Friday, which marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is an important day for the Christian community around the world. It is observed during the holy week on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. Good Friday is also known as ‘Holy Friday’, ‘Great Friday’, ‘Great and Holy Friday’, and ‘Black Friday’. This year, it will be observed on April 15.

On this day, members of many Christian denominations attend church services and observe fasts. In many countries, it is regarded as a holiday.

Here are some messages you can share with your loved ones on this pious occasion.

*Mercy, peace and love. May the grace and Lord surround and be with you on Good Friday.

March 23, 1901: Aguinaldo captured by U.S. troops.

On March 23, 1899, Philippine revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964) was captured by U.S. troops during the Philippine War. The story of Aguinaldo is symbolic of the United States' relationship with the Philippines in the last years of the nineteenth century. After joining the U.S. side of the war against Spain, Aguinaldo and the Philippines faced another war with an imperialist power—the United States.Aguinaldo

On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippine islands, and in January 1899, he became the president. After the Spanish defeat, the United States refused to recognize Aguinaldo's government. On February 4, 1899, the Philippine Republic declared war on the United States. Two years later, Aguinaldo was captured by U.S. troops, and he reluctantly pledged allegiance to the United States. For the rest of his life, Emilio Aguinaldo wore a black bow in public to mourn his lost republic. On July 4, 1946, the United States granted the Philippines its independence and Aguinaldo removed his bow.

Source: pbs.org

Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy
(March 22, 1869 – February 6, 1964) was a Filipino revolutionary, statesman, and military leader who is officially recognized as the first and the youngest president of the Philippines (1899–1901) and the first president of a constitutional republic in Asia. He led Philippine forces first against Spain in the Philippine Revolution (1896–1898), then in the Spanish–American War (1898), and finally against the United States during the Philippine–American War (1899–1901).

Source: Wikipedia