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A Lecture on Pigafetta’s Role in the History of the Philippines

On 13 April 2021, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines will pay tribute to Antonio Pigafetta, the Italian chronicler in the Magellan-Elcano expedition 500 years ago, by unveiling a…

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Ending the Limasawa Controversy

The historical controversy on where the 1521 Easter Sunday Mass (previously called “First Mass”) was held has been affecting generations of Filipinos. NOTE: This is just a digest of the…

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Cebu Historic Sites Under Conservation

March 26 marked the 11th anniversary of the National Cultural Heritage Act (RA 10066). Currently, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, one of the cultural agencies covered by the law,…

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34 Historical Markers to Mark the Philippines Quincentennial

On 16 March 2021, the country commemorates the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world, beginning in Guiuan, Eastern Samar and closing on 28 October in Sarangani Island,…

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Filipino’s Compassionate Spirit Highlighted in Movie About Rescue of Holocaust Refugees

On the day of the anniversary of Kristallnacht or Night of the Broken Glass (referring to the thousands of shattered windows that littered the streets when German Nazis attacked Jewish…

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New Quincentennial lecture tackles revisiting of history periodization

Dr. Maria Nela Florendo of the University of the Philippines Baguio challenges the monolithic periodization of national history as applied in writing local history. As we approach the 2021 Quincentennial…

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Twilight Glory: Honoring Heroes And Veterans

The Philippines has many heroes—living and dead, recognized and unsung—who helped shape the country’s destiny and honoring them is the least the nation can do for them. This is the…

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National Flag Days 2020 commemorated by the Philippine Embassy in Rome

Philippine Ambassador to Italy Domingo P. Nolasco led the personnel of the Philippine Embassy in Rome to a flag-raising ceremony on 28 May 2020 to commemorate National Flag Days from…

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The Origins of the Philippines’ National Flag

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PH Consulate General in Dubai Holds “The History Hour – Tolerance Episode”

DUBAI 11 January 2019 — The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, in partnership with the United International Private School (UIPS), held the fifth episode of the Consulate General’s The History…

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President Duterte witnesses historic return of Balangiga Bells

SAMAR — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, December 15, joined the citizens of Balangiga, Samar in celebrating the momentous return of the Balangiga Bells. “Today’s gathering can be a time…

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The 74th Year Commemoration of the Leyte landings and the Battle of Leyte Gulf

On the eve of the 75th year commemoration of two of the world’s most important historical events, the Leyte landings (October 17 to 20, 1944) and the Battle of Leyte Gulf…

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Game of Thrones Opening Theme Cover by Kontra-GaPi

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A Lecture on Pigafetta’s Role in the History of the Philippines

Ending the Limasawa Controversy

Cebu Historic Sites Under Conservation

34 Historical Markers to Mark the Philippines Quincentennial

Filipino’s Compassionate Spirit Highlighted in Movie About Rescue of Holocaust Refugees

New Quincentennial lecture tackles revisiting of history periodization

Twilight Glory: Honoring Heroes And Veterans

National Flag Days 2020 commemorated by the Philippine Embassy in Rome

The Origins of the Philippines’ National Flag

PH Consulate General in Dubai Holds “The History Hour – Tolerance Episode”

President Duterte witnesses historic return of Balangiga Bells

The 74th Year Commemoration of the Leyte landings and the Battle of Leyte Gulf

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