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...
A group of teachers once again urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to restore Philippine History as a dedicated subject at the secondary level following the “MaJoHa” incident. (RIO DELUVIO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) For the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), there is an urgent need...
What is the nickname of Jose Rizal? How about Gregorio del Pilar? Who is the hero depicted on the current five peso coin? These are just some of the questions asked in the History Quiz Bee challenge of this year's edition of "Pinoy Big Brother" as participated in by several housemates. It quickly...
TARLAC CITY, Tarlac--A Marcos has come to Tarlac. Is it for this reason that city Mayor Cristy Angeles described the UniTeam mini-rally here Saturday, April 2 as "history in the making". Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos is stunned by the crowd's reception of him in Tarlac City during a...
501 years ago in the Philippines, according to the notes of Magellan’s diarist ITALIAN CHRONICLER Antonio Pigafetta (Mariqui Romero) Here are direct quotes from Antonio Pigafetta, Italian nobleman and diarist of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who led an expedition of five ships, the...
As Filipinos commemorate the momentous EDSA People Power Revolution on Friday, Feb.25, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) warned the public of the “radical distortions” in the history of Martial Law and EDSA People Power Revolution which is prevalent on various social...
Vice presidential candidate Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Friday, Feb. 18 said the Filipino people would never forget the country’s history as he slammed attempts to tone down the dark period under the 20-year dictatorship of former president Ferdinand Marcos. Senate President...
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...
