One hundred twenty-eight years ago, rifle shots echoed during what was an otherwise quiet morning at Bagumbayan. With the Manila Bay as a backdrop, onlookers watched a lone figure tumble to the ground. The 35-year-old Jose Rizal fell dead, executed by firing squad, composed of Filipino soldiers...
Unlike most heroes, local or foreign, with official holidays dedicated to them in the calendar, Andres Bonifacio’s day is celebrated not on the day he was “martyred” for his cause but on his birthday, the feast of St. Andrew. Hence, Bonifacio Day comes every November 30. ...
(Part I) Whenever one talks about the political birth of a nation, one inevitably mentions the people behind it. More often than not, instead of talking about a nation’s mother who gave birth to it, we end up with forefathers. Whether that’s a reflection of historical misogyny, a...
(Rio Deluvio/MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro has renewed her push for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 207, which aims to restore Philippine History as a separate subject in the high...
Two teachers’ groups on Saturday, July 6, welcomed the reported directive of President Marcos to Senator and incoming Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to strengthen the teaching of Philippine history in basic education. The Philippine flag (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE...
President Marcos has asked one important thing from new Education Secretary Sonny Angara—to teach Philippine history in schools. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of government assistance in the provinces of Eastern Visayas on July 4, 2024. (Photo courtesy of...
President Marcos has declared 2023 to 2033 as "Dekada ng Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas." Marcos said the move was part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen the Filipino people’s nationalism, respect for heroes, and pride for the people’s accomplishment. Through Proclamation No. 396 dated...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said it was important that the youth would learn about the country's history so they would not repeat past mistakes and have a better sense of what it means to be a Filipino. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/YouTube...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has filed Senate Bill (SB) 451 mandating the inclusion of Philippine history in the high school curriculum to guide the youth in shaping the country and its people. Padilla expressed hopes that the teaching of Philippine history would aid the youth in understanding...
Philcongen LA, UCLA launch ‘Breaking Myths: Food, Feasts, and the Ifugao’ ethnographic exhibit In celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Center for Southeast Studies opened an ethnographic...
Putting great value on a devalued piece of history San Nicolas The district of San Nicolas has great historical value. The interaction between Spanish and Chinese influences that largely contributed to Filipino identity took place at Chinatown, which San Nicolas is part of. Here, you can find...
Professionals in the field of history shed light behind this controversial issue Prior to the holiday holy week break, Filipinos worldwide was shaken by a series of videos released by Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition show. It opened our eyes to the alarming reality about the youth and their lack of...
