MUSIC FOR THE NATIONAL SOUL By Peter Jaynul V. Uckung Julian Felipe thought of himself as a Filipino patriot first and a composer second. However, it is for his music that he will always be remembered.      In 1896 Felipe was enjoying life as a composer and keyboard artist of some repute. However, with continue reading : Music for the National Soul

55TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF JOSE M. NAVA – FOUNDER OF FEDERACION OBRERA DE FILIPINAS AND WORLD WAR II VETERAN by Quennie Ann Palafox       He gained distinction for leading one of the largest strikes in the history of the country’s labor movement and as a journalist stirred the workers’ clamor for improvement of their continue reading : 55th Death Anniversary of Jose M. Nava- Founder of Federacion Obrera de Filipinas and World War II Veteran

THE FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC        Though short-lived, the First Philippine, nonetheless catapulted the Filipino nation onto the world’s consciousness carving not only a place among the family of nations but also a distinct niche as the first republic in Asia.  While much of the world was oblivious to its birthing, the First Republic continue reading : The First Philippine Republic

RAISING BONIFACIO by Peter Jaynul Uckung        Like an angry bolt of lightning, he electrified the humid colonial air of the Philippines then in the iron grip of Spain, and brought on the liberating storm of the revolution.        Born on November 30, 1863, Andres Bonifacio, all fired up with ideas continue reading : Raising Bonifacio

THE PALARIS REVOLT OF 1762  A revolt presaging the Ilocos Revolt led by Diego and Gabriela Silang, and unique in the history of Pangasinan for being led for the first time by the common people broke out in Binalatongan, on November 3, 1762.  It spread to the other towns of the province including Paniqui (then continue reading : The Palaris Revolt of 1762

Resolving A Contentious Issue: An Overview Of The NHI’s Position On The First And Official Flag Raising In Mindanao       When the centenary of the country’s independence was celebrated in 1998, a plethora of emotions were felt in each and every hearts of Filipinos.  The centennial anniversary on June 12, 1998; indeed, was a remembrance continue reading : First and Official Flag Raising in Mindanao

A HISTORY OF NATIONAL MANIPULATION       History keeps unfolding even as we keep on ignoring it. The answers to our social problems are there, reformatted and formulated by historians and delivered to us in blood and tears – splattered papers. With national memories made up of the likes of Lapu-lapu, Sultan Kudarat, Gabriela Silang, Jose continue reading : A History of National Manipulation

DR. MAXIMO S. VIOLA THE MAN WHO FIRST READ THE NOLI ME TANGERE By: Quennie Ann J. Palafox        They said friends are rare like a fountain of gold, subject to safekeeping because it is so precious that we would not want to lose them. A true friend is someone who will be continue reading : Dr. Maximo S. Viola, The Man Who First Read the Noli Me Tangere

REVOLUTIONS AND EXODUS OF THE SPANISH COLONIES IN ALBAY, CAMARINES SUR AND MASBATE By: Quennie Ann J. Palafox         It was the year 1892 when the Katipunan was formed which endeavored for the collapse of the three hundred-year Spanish regime in the country and bring back the lost freedom to the natural inhabitants who were continue reading : Revolutions and Exodus of the Spanish Colonies in Albay, Camarines Sur and Masbate

THE VISION OF FRANCISCO DAGOHOY By: Quennie Ann J. Palafox Located in the heart of Visayas, Bohol became the battle ground for Filipinos who rose in arms against the Spaniards in pursuit for absolute freedom. The most prominent of which was Francisco Dagohoy- the ringleader of the uprising that lasted for 85 years, the longest continue reading : The Vision of Francisco Dagohoy

MEN IN REDBy: Quennie Ann J. Palafox        Red gives the revolution its meaning as it is the color that painted the histories of many countries in the world. It has been a common practice of rioters who go to the streets to tie red cloths around their foreheads because, obviously, it signifies continue reading : The Philippine Revolution in the Province of Masbate

REVOLUTIONARY AFTERMATH by Peter Jaynul Villanueva Uckung “Other historians relate facts to inform us of facts. You relate them to incite in our hearts an intense hatred of lying, ignorance, hypocrisy, superstition, tyranny; and the anger remains even after the memory of the facts has disappeared.” Diderot, praising Voltaire       The brief air continue reading : Revolutionary Aftermath