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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 Wika ay pakikiisa ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) sa 2021 Quincentennial...
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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 was among the five founders of the regional association, together with...
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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 from that of Cebu. It is moro-moro-like street performance of two dancers posed like warriors...
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Victory and Humanity
2021 National Heritage Month, History Month, and National Heroes Day have something in common–they all bear the words “Victory and Humanity.” But what do these words mean? During its 8th regular...
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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: to behave and be courteous to local culture and custom. The King of Spain made it...
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Gold of Our Ancestors
On 29 March 1521, Ferdinand Magellan, the captain-general of the Armada de Maluco, was surprised by the gold in the life of our ancestors. He realized this when he met at Limasawa (in today’s Southern...
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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, a formidable figure in the Philippine historical community and National Artist for...
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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 earliest known Filipino to depict the Battle of Mactan from the Filipino viewpoint. On...
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Filipino Viewpoint: Collective Statement of Philippine History Institutions...
Opening Message of Dr. Rene R. Escalante, Chairperson of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Executive Director of the National Quincentennial Committee, in the Opening Program of...
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Empowering Localities this Quincentennial
In 2018, when the National Quincentennial Committee or NQC had just started, we already envisioned involving as many places as we could in the 500th anniversary of the Philippine part in the first...
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Maguindanao, 500 Years Ago
This year, we are commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Philippine part in the first circumnavigation of the world. There are thirty-four milestones associated with it, collectively known as the...
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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 of campaigning for the 2022 national elections. Five hundred years ago this year, as...
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