Virgilio S. Almario, also known as Rio Alma, is a prominent Filipino artist, author, poet, critic, translator, editor, educator, and cultural manager. Born on March 9, 1944, he has been honored as a National Artist of the Philippines. Currently, he serves as the head of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (Commission on the Filipino Language), a government agency promoting the use of the Filipino language. On January 5, 2017, he was elected as chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 274 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Manila (9:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Virgilio
strong man, vigorous
Read Full Virgilio Name AnalysisMarch 9, 1944 Facts
Generation Group
Virgilio S. Almario belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: San Miguel
Educated At: University of the Philippines | University of the East
Occupation: poet
Employers: Ateneo de Manila University
Awards Received: National Artist of the Philippines
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for March 9, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 9, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18 Pisces 26 | 18 Pisces 33 | 8 Gemini 34 |
| Moon | 8 Virgo 40 | 23 Scorpio 38 | 9 Virgo 48 |
| Mercury | 10 Pisces 34 | 15 Pisces 12 | 14 Taurus 6 |
| Venus | 20 Aquarius 11 | 3 Aries 20 | 0 Gemini 57 |
| Mars | 20 Gemini 50 | 5 Pisces 8 | 4 Leo 22 |
| Jupiter | 18 Leo 40 | 15 Cancer 6 | 20 Leo 3 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 18 | 2 Aries 37 | 27 Gemini 35 |
| Uranus | 5 Gemini 7 | 27 Taurus 56 | 8 Gemini 55 |
| Neptune | 3 Libra 17 | 1 Aries 20 | 1 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 44 | 4 Aquarius 44 | 6 Leo 46 |
| Rahu | 4 Leo 34 | 8 Pisces 36 | 0 Leo 14 |
| Ketu | 4 Aquarius 34 | 8 Virgo 36 | 0 Aquarius 14 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Virgilio S. Almario's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026