It’s like a BBC documentary with a touch of magic From the giant three-headed dog and the fiery phoenix to the compulsive stealer niffler and the tiny but dependable bowtruckle, the Wizarding World has brought on the screens creatures that only live in one’s imagination. This time, as we wait...
Two volumes that amplify beyond architecture ‘Arkitekturang Pilipino: A History of Architecture and the Built Environment in the Philippines’ “ Arkitekturang Pilipino : A History of Architecture and the Built Environment in the Philippines” traces the history of Philippine architecture from...
Education Secretary Leonor Briones underscored the need to teach Filipino learners the “lesser-known” stories to give them a better appreciation of the country’s history. DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones (Photo from DepEd) “I believe it is also appropriate for our children to be taught that...
Even without a dedicated subject in Philippine History in high school, the Department of Education (DepEd) guaranteed that essential contents and concepts in developing nationalism and civic competence among Filipino learners are embedded and integrated into all grade levels. (ALI VICOY / MANILA...
With the ongoing K to 12 curriculum review, the Department of Education (DepEd) aims to further enrich the students’ knowledge of Philippine history through the promotion of local history. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “We are emphasizing local history, and I believe in local history,” she...
Despite the changes brought by the implementation of the K to 12 program, the Department of Education (DepEd) maintained that teaching Philippine history has remained in the basic education curriculum. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) When the K to 12 program was implemented in 2013,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 12, reiterated that Philippine history is being taught in the K to 12 curriculum of basic education. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) As one of the vanguards of the nation’s culture, DepEd said that it “will not allow our learners to be robbed...
A group of teachers urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to discontinue its plan to roll out the new design of the P1,000 bill a move that has been drawing criticism from various sectors since it was announced. BSP polymer banknotes The Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC) expressed opposition...
For the record, it's "Lapulapu"--not "Lapu-Lapu"--when referring to the first Philippine hero. Photo from Wikipedia. The caption reads, “Imaginary posthumous portrait of Lapulapu by Carlo Caacbay for the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, 2019.” The standard spelling of the name...
PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. De Venecia Jr. News footage some two weeks ago showing the son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam, bearded and wearing the Libyan traditional brown robe and turban, caught our attention. The 49 year old Saif al-Islam was filing...
In time for this year’s commemoration of Bonifacio Day on Nov. 30, a group of teachers once again called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to “immediately restore” the teaching of Philippine History in the high school curriculum. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The...
A must-have for history buffs and bookworms alike! Established in 1871, the Gintong Aklat Awards is conferred bi-annually by the Book Development Association of the Philippines. Outstanding Philippine books are chosen based on overall excellence, which covers quality of production, design, and...
