Unraveling the history of the parol and how this beloved Christmas ornament became a Filipino staple Parols serve as the vivid reminders of the joyous holiday celebrations during the ’ber months. Everywhere we look, they shine brightly, strung up along lamp posts, storefronts, and houses. As we...
by Datuk Ben-Oliver M. Matias The historic Manila Hotel recently served as the backdrop of an equally historic event, the gathering of foreign history scholars and traditional leaders of Mindanao for the 3rd Royal International Interfaith History Convention held last November 2024. Part of the...
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...
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting two of the United Kingdom’s most esteemed scientific and cultural institutions: the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew, at both its London and Wakehurst, Sussex locations, and the Natural History Museum of London. As part of a delegation from...
Yes, progress and development are vital for economic gain, but this should not happen at the expense of our environment. Lest we forget, mangrove forests per hectare can store up to four times more carbon than other types of forests. During the launch of the photo exhibit “Our Coastal...
(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...
The government should clarify if the Edsa People Power Anniversary on February 25 of next year would be a holiday or non-holiday, Sen. Imelda “Imee” Marcos said on Sunday, Oct. 15. Sen. Imee Marcos (Senate PRIB Photo) Marcos made the call after her brother, President...
