Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan: Fleshing Out a Mysterious Hero
Posted on: 24 October 2021Yes, 2021 is historic for more noble reasons than a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and the unofficial, sly start...
Maguindanao, 500 Years Ago
Posted on: 23 October 2021This year, we are commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Philippine part in the first circumnavigation of the world....
Empowering Localities this Quincentennial
Posted on: 23 October 2021In 2018, when the National Quincentennial Committee or NQC had just started, we already envisioned involving as many places...
Filipino Viewpoint: Collective Statement of Philippine History Institutions this Quincentennial
Posted on: 23 October 2021Opening Message of Dr. Rene R. Escalante, Chairperson of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Executive Director...
First to Depict the Battle of Mactan from the Filipino Wiewpoint
Posted on: 23 October 2021Today, 23 October 2021, the Filipino nation celebrates the 164th birth anniversary of master Juan Luna. He was the...
The Historical Sins of Carlos Quirino
Posted on: 21 September 2021Much of the myth and misinformation about Enrique can be laid at the door of eminent historian Carlos Quirino,...
Gold of Our Ancestors
Posted on: 14 September 2021On 29 March 1521, Ferdinand Magellan, the captain-general of the Armada de Maluco, was surprised by the gold in...
Muslim History and the Quincentennial
Posted on: 5 September 2021After the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521, the remaining crew of the Magellan-Elcano expedition had a realization:...
Victory and Humanity
Posted on: 27 August 20212021 National Heritage Month, History Month, and National Heroes Day have something in common–they all bear the words “Victory...
A Sinulog Most Filipinos Do Not Know
Posted on: 25 August 2021Cabatuan, Iloilo, my hometown, is home to a kind of Sinulog most Filipinos do not know. It is distinct...
The First ASEAN Anthem was from the Philippines
Posted on: 8 August 2021Today, 8 August 2021, is the 54th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Philippines...
Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga Pilipino
Posted on: 4 August 2021“Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga Pilipino” Ang tema ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng...
