Philippine history

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The Museo ni Mariano Ponce reintroduces the unknown nationalist to the public

The 27th National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) museum in the country is a…

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Do you know where the Philippine flag was first flown outside of Luzon?

Every year when Independence Day is commemorated on Jun. 12, there are only two places…

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Filmmaker Jason Laxamana’s new project is a comic book about pre-colonial Philippines

Much has been said about the frailties of our history. But director Jason Laxamana has…

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“Goyo” subverts all the reasons we like movies—and it’s great

When people ask me if I liked Goyo, or if it’s a good movie, I…

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A martial law childhood spent among Marcos loyalists

“Bayaran (paid off),” the word commonly used by supporters of President Duterte to describe his…

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The Philippines doesn’t have an official “National Hero”

“No law, executive order, or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipino…

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You can read this Jose Rizal manga for free starting tomorrow

Our National Hero would have been 157 tomorrow, but we all know the events that…

12 witty #RP612fic tweets to celebrate Independence Day 2018

It has become a sort of tradition among Twitter users to participate in #RP612fic which…

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Here’s what your phone needs: An app that maps PH historical markers for you

You have no excuse to remain ignorant about your own country’s historical sites anymore. In…

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Traitors in Philippine history who are only loyal to one thing

The Philippines withstood crude and shrewd regimes from the West and one from the East.…