Milan-based fashion designer and stylist Lionell Christian Lanuzo recreated in his new creation our “grandly decked out” ancestors 500 years ago. This was his contribution to the country’s 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines (2021 QCP) which will begin on 16 March and end on 28 October 2021. The highlight of the commemorations is the thirty-foud quincentennial milestones assoc...
This is the ninth episode in a special webinar series hosted by the De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Cavite Studies Center and the Local Historical Committees Network of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines
The proceedings will be moderated by Dr. Emmanuel F. Calairo, Director of the DLSU-D Cavite Studies Center and Commissioner of the National Historical Commis...
On 18 January 2021, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the National Quincentennial Committee, Republic of the Philippines presented the 5000-piso Lapulapu Commemorative Banknote and Medal. This was part of the countdown to the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on 27 April 2021. Learn more about the details of the new banknote in this video produced by the BSP Corporate Affairs Office....
Exactly a week ago, on 17 January 2021, the 100-Day Countdown to the 500th Anniversary of the Victory at Mactan commenced at the Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City. The said milestone is designated by the National Quincentennial Committee as the DDay of the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines.
Video produced by Caloy Ramirez Films & Aerials and the Lapu-Lapu C...
This is the sixth episode in a special webinar series hosted by the De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Cavite Studies Center and the Local Historical Committees Network of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
For this Webinar, we are joined by Prof. Jeffrey Lubang of the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas who will discuss his work on Erihiya: Panimulang Pag-aarla sa Ilan...
This is the eighth episode in a special webinar series hosted by the De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Cavite Studies Center and the Local Historical Committees Network of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
In this session, Mr. Jomar Gelvoleo Encila, Head of Historical Research for the City of Taguig, will discuss Ang Landas sa Pagtatatag ng Republica Filipina...
This is the seventh episode in a special webinar series hosted by the De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Cavite Studies Center and the Local Historical Committees Network of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
For this Webinar, we are joined by Prof. Aquino Garcia of the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas who will be discussing Religion, Spirituality, Faith, and Devotio...
This is the third episode in a special webinar series hosted by the De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Cavite Studies Center and the Local Historical Committees Network of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
For this Webinar, we are joined by Mr. Lawrence Charles Salazar of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts who will introduce NCCA Programs on Cultural He...
Partido State University Historian-Archivist Dr. Danilo Gerona, Sculptor and son of National Artist Abdulmari Imao Mr. Juan Sajid Imao, Philippine-Italian Association General Manager Mr. Alessandro Milani, and National Historical Commission of the Philippines Senior Conservator Mr. Rommel Aquino discuss the place and significance of Antonio Pigafetta in Philippine History & Art. This last episo...
Join us as University of Guam - Micronesia Area Studies Center Director and Spanish Pacific Historian Dr. Carlos Madrid discusses the central role of Guiuan, Eastern Samar in the history of the Pacific since 1521. This episode of Countdown to 500 is hosted and moderated by Mr. Ian Alfonso of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Countdown to 500 is a special educat...
University of the Philippines Diliman History Professor Dr. Vicente Villan discusses the pivotal role of Visayan Heroes in the development of the Philippine nation from 1521 to 1898. This episode of Countdown to 500 is hosted and moderated by Mr. Gerwill Cruz and Ms. Juvelyn Nierves of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Countdown to 500 is a special educational ...
De La Salle University History Professor Michael Charleston "Xiao" Chua, PhD (Cand.) returns to discuss the role of tattooing in the lives of our precolonial ancestors. Ms. Juvelyn Nierves and Ms. Ayesha Sayseng of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines hosted and moderated this episode of Countdown to 500.
Countdown to 500 is a special educational online lecture ser...
University of San Carlos Historian Dr. George Emmanuel Borrinaga takes us through centuries of Waray Culture and Tradition and how the War God of Homonhon facilitated the arrival and landing of Magellan on the island. Hosted and Moderated by Ms. Ayesha Sayeng and Ms. Juvelyn Nierves of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Countdown to 500 is a special educational ...
Ateneo de Manila University History Professor and Paleographer Dr. Francis Navarro takes us on a short introduction into the methods and challenges of Reading and Appreciating Spanish Archival Documents. This episode of Countdown to 500 is hosted and moderated by Ms. Ayesha Sayseng and Ms. Juvelyn Nierves of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Countdown to 500 is...
In observance of the Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors (Proclamation No. 1128, s. 2021), the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) lead the commemoration of the 200th birth anniversary of Jose Felipe Del-Pan on 26 May 2021. He influenced the generation of Rizal to study Filipino heritage, ancestry, and history through his ...
This is the eleventh episode in a special webinar series hosted by the De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Cavite Studies Center and the Local Historical Committees Network of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
The proceedings will be moderated by Dr. Emmanuel F. Calairo, Director of the DLSU-D Cavite Studies Center and Commissioner of the National Historical Co...
Join us as Partido State University Historian and Archivist Dr. Danilo Gerona discusses the tragedy of the Ferdinand Magellan and his heroism in embarking upon what would become the First Circumnavigation of the World. This episode of Countdown to 500 is hosted and moderated by Ms. Ayesha Sayseng and Ms. Juvelyn Nierves of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Coun...
Food Historian Felice Prudente Sta. Maria joins us as we follow the intrigue, cunning, feasting, and clashes that the Armada de Maluco faced during their transit through the Philippines in 1521. This episode of Countdown to 500 is hosted and moderated by Ms. Ayesha Sayseng and Ms. Juvelyn Nierves of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Countdown to 500 is a specia...
Join us as we talk with Mr. Jose Ruel Paguiligan of the Museo ng Republika ng 1899, Ms. Zarah Escueta of the Museo ni Jose Rizal - Calamba, Mr. Noel Gaton of the Museo ni Ramon Magsaysay, Ms. Ahzel Miral of the Museo ni Baldomero Aguinaldo, Ms. Jessel Pitallos of the Museum of Philippine Economic History, and Mr. Jonel Rabusa of the Museo El Deposito as they share an insider's look at the expan...
This 4th of July 2021, the Filipino nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of the recognition of Philippine Independence and the inauguration of the Third Philippine Republic.
Giving life to the reminiscences of the Public Relations Office (forerunner of the Presidential Communications Operations Office or PCOO) on the said inauguration, the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC...
In observance of the Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors (Proclamation No. 1128, s. 2021), the National Quincentennial Committee and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines produced this mini-documentary on the Battle of Bangkusay of 3 June 1571. The said battle determined the destiny and destination of Manila upon the arrival of the Spaniards in Luzon in 1571.
26 May 2021 is the 200th birth anniversary of Jose Felipe Del-Pan, a significant figure in the 19th century that helped the generation of Rizal to write and discover Philippine history, ancestry, and society. Learn more about him in this brief presentation produced by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines for the National Quincentennial Committee, Republic of the Philippines.
In observance of the Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors and the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines (QCP), the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) holds a Commemorative Lecture on the Birth Centenary of Philippine Historian William Henry Scott on this day, 10 July 2021, starting at 10 AM.
Today’s guest lecturer is Dr. Victor Paz of the University of the P...
In time for the National Day for the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on 27 April 2021, the National Quincentennial Committee and Philpop released a new music video of "Bagani," the theme song of the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines, joined by various OPM artists.
This song is a product of the PhilPop Bootcamp 2019 program and is in partnership with t...
In celebration of the 123rd anniversary of Philippine independence and the Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors, the Department of Foreign Affairs released the song "We Will Not Be Forgotten." Written by playwright Floy Quintos and composed by Krina Cayabyab-Viñas, the song celebrates the indigenous in us, Filipinos, and the timelessness of memory, wisdom, heritage, and identity of our ances...
This is the twelfth episode in a special webinar series hosted by the De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Cavite Studies Center and the Local Historical Committees Network of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
The proceedings will be moderated by Dr. Emmanuel F. Calairo, Director of the DLSU-D Cavite Studies Center and Commissioner of the National Historical Com...
The National Quincentennial Committee, with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Department of History and Philosophy of the University of the Philippines Baguio present this commemorative conference for the 100th Birth Anniversary of Historian and Missionary, William Henry Scott (1921-1993).
This conference is in commemoration of the 100th Birth Anniversa...
Former National Historical Commission of the Philippines Heraldry Section Head Teodoro Atienza discusses the recent developments to the National Flag from 1985 to 1998. Among these were the shade of blue patterned after Aguinaldo's flag, now in the collection of the Suntay family in Baguio City, and the clarification of whether sky blue was officially recognized as one of the developments of th...
Mr. Ian Christopher Alfonso, Senior History Researcher of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, presents a lecture on the 1571 Battle of Bangkusay between the Muslim inhabitants of Manila Bay and the newly arrived Spanish conquistadors. Led by the unnamed young general from Macabebe, the native army fought against the Spanish and their allies, led by the conquistador Martin de ...
Prof. Michael Charleston "Xiao" Chua of the De La Salle University-Manila, presents a lecture on the aftermath of the Battle of Bangkusay and the development of the Spanish City of Manila into the Philippine Capital City.
Mr. John "Rancho" Arcilla, Researcher-Archivist of the Intramuros Administration, moderates the program. Josef Alec Geradila, History Researcher II of the Nationa...
Dr. Ambeth Ocampo of the Ateneo de Manila University, explains how Filipinos see Manila in the Past Tense as a testament to the longevity of its importance to Filipino history and culture and its impact to our national psyche.
Mr. Ian Alfonso, Senior History Researcher of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, moderates the program. Josef Alec Geradila, History Rese...
Dr. Jose Victor Torres of the De La Salle University-Manila, takes us on a journey along with the Rise of the Ciudad Murada (Walled City) from the ruins of the old Kingdom of Manila.
Mr. John "Rancho" Arcilla, Researcher-Archivist of the Intramuros Administration, moderates the program. Josef Alec Geradila, History Researcher II of the National Historical Commission of the Philipp...
