February
1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
February 1, 1898, Cecilio F. Lopez was born in Marikina
He is known in Philippine history as the "Father of Philippine Linguistic."
February 18, 1981, Lorenzo Ruiz was beatified by Pope John Paul II Lorenzo Ruiz, a former altar boy from Binondo, Manila, was beatified by Pope John Paul II during his Papal visit to the Philippines. It was the first beatification ceremony held outside the Vatican City, Rome. Father Ruiz was elevated to Sainthood and canonized by Pope John Paul II in Vatican City on October 18, 1987, making him the first Filipino saint and the first Filipino martyr.