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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Mr. Gerwill Cruz, Historic Sites Development Officer II of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, takes us on an accounting of the numerous Historic Sites and Structures registered in the Survey Files of the NHCP. Mr. John "Rancho" Arcilla, Researcher-Archivist of the Intramuros…
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…
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…
“BANNUARMI” (Our Hero) Ilokano translation of “Bagani,” 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines Theme Song Written and Composed by Roel Rostata, Arranged by Jungee Marcelo Translated to Iloko by Djuna R. Alcantara (GUMIL-City of San Fernando, La Union), Aby Esteban and Jed Rosario…
“Bagani” (Waray) Written and composed by Roel Rostata Arranged by Jungee Marcelo Waray translation by Ari Mabansag and Kinna Kwan Sung by Vinick Gonzales Produced in time for the 500th anniversary of the Humanity at Homonhon Bagani (Waray version) I Lubsa an kahadlok ha imo dughan Iparayaw an imo…
Written and composed by Roel Rostata Arranged by Jungee Marcelo Rearranged into Sinulog version by Neil Salarda Sung by WCOPA Champions Vingenr Tan, Erneville Vinculado, Ronna Jenn-Canete and John Willace Tubalde Performed live with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Janine Berdin, Ms. Anna Fegi,…
“Bagani” (Hiligaynon) Written and composed by Roel Rostata Arranged by Jungee Marcelo Translated in Hiligaynon by Eric Divinagracia, Edison Sicad, and Marjorie Libo-on (RIP) Sung by EJ Bolaño Performed during the 48th Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta Festival Bagani Ipahamtang ang kagugmat nga…
“Bagani” (Bikol) Written and composed by Roel Rostata Arranged by Jungee Marcelo; arrangement in Bikol by Jojo Moll and Jonjie San Vicente Bikol translation by Victor Dennis T. Nierva Sung by Solong Aki (Rhea Rodriguez) Produced by Magbikol Kita BAGANI Halion an takot sa saimong daghan. Iluwas an…
2021 is the Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors by virtue of Proclamation No. 1128, s. 2021. Also this year, we commemorate the Philippine part in the achievement of science and humankind in circumnavigating the planet for the first time. Central in this commemoration is the 500th anniversary…
