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Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan: Fleshing Out a Mysterious Hero

Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan: Fleshing Out a Mysterious Hero

Yes, 2021 is historic for more noble reasons than a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and the unofficial, sly start...

Maguindanao, 500 Years Ago

Maguindanao, 500 Years Ago

This year, we are commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Philippine part in the first circumnavigation of the world....

Empowering Localities this Quincentennial

Empowering Localities this Quincentennial

In 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

Filipino Viewpoint: Collective Statement of Philippine History Institutions this Quincentennial

Opening 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

First to Depict the Battle of Mactan from the Filipino Wiewpoint

Today, 23 October 2021, the Filipino nation celebrates the 164th birth anniversary of master Juan Luna. He was the...

The Historical Sins of Carlos Quirino

The Historical Sins of Carlos Quirino

Much of the myth and misinformation about Enrique can be laid at the door of eminent historian Carlos Quirino,...

Gold of Our Ancestors

Gold of Our Ancestors

On 29 March 1521, Ferdinand Magellan, the captain-general of the Armada de Maluco, was surprised by the gold in...

Muslim History and the Quincentennial

Muslim History and the Quincentennial

After the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521, the remaining crew of the Magellan-Elcano expedition had a realization:...

Victory and Humanity

Victory and Humanity

2021 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

A Sinulog Most Filipinos Do Not Know

Cabatuan, 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

The First ASEAN Anthem was from the Philippines

Today, 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

Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga Pilipino

“Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga Pilipino” Ang tema ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng...