I HATE YOU BUT I LOVE YOU, THE STORY OF THE FILIPINO-HISPANO FRIENDSHIP IN THE SIEGE OF BALER by: Quennie Ann J. Palafox       All books depicting the stories of war have always had sad endings as war was never splendid or heroic regardless of its cause when it captures many lives including innocent victims. continue reading : I Hate You But I Love You The Story of the Filipino-Hispano Friendship in the Siege of Baler

REMEMBERING THE FATHER OF JUNE 12 PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY By Chris Antonette P. Pugay       Former President Diosdado D. Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 28 endorsing to the Congress the urgency of enacting a measure to fix June 12 as Philippine Independence Day. Two years later, Republic Act No. 4166 proclaiming June 12 as continue reading : Remembering the Father of June 12 Philippine Independence Day

A HAVEN FOR FILIPINO PATRIOTS by Augusto V. de Viana, Ph.D       During the latter part of the Spanish colonial rule, the Philippine Revolution and the Filipino American War, Hong Kong served as a refuge for Filipino patriots.  Beginning from the aftermath of the execution in 1872 of Filipino secular priests, Fathers Mariano continue reading : A Haven for Filipino Patriots

THE FIRST LABOR DAY AND OTHER PRE-WORLD WAR II MILESTONES IN THE WORKERS MOVEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES        According to the Historical Calendar (1521-1969) of the National Historical Institute, the first Labor Day in the Philippines that was held on May 1st, the date recognized as Labor Day throughout the world since the continue reading : The First Labor Day and other pre-World War II milestones in the workers’ movement in the Philippines

BONIFACIO’S MILITANT LEGACY by: Peter Jaynul V. Uckung        A revolution is never gentle. Most often, it destroys the intended target of forceful change. It also devours its instigators in the following power struggle which eventually comes with it. With such dire eventualities, a revolution is still a cherished solution to most social continue reading : Bonifacio’s Militant Legacy

THE SAGA OF THE PHILIPPINE REFORM MOVEMENT FROM PROVINCIA TO INDEPENDENCIA by Augusto V. de Viana       The 19th century forms a crucial part in the development of Philippine nationalism and the Filipino nation. Developments within and outside the Philippines led to the emergence of factors that led to the creation of a continue reading : The Saga of the Philippine Reform Movement from provincia to independencia

THE PHILIPPINE FLAG: SYMBOL OF OUR SOVEREIGNTY AND SOLIDARITY By Carminda R. Arevalo       The flag is the country’s most cherished symbol. It is the nation’s emblem for freedom.  It symbolizes patriotism, love of country and sense of nationhood and embodies the aspirations and sentiments of the Filipino people in their unceasing quest continue reading : The Philippine Flag: Symbol of our Sovereignty and Solidarity

REMEMBERING THE ZENITH OF TARLAC NATIONALISM: A Tribute to the Valor of Gen. Francisco Makabulos (1871-1922) “Nasira na ang ating magandang ugnayan sa mga Amerikano at nararapat na makidigma sa kanila dahil sa masamang  balakin ng mga ito na alipinin tayo at subukan ang ating mga banal na mithiin. Samakatwid, alang-alang sa dugo na nananalaytay continue reading : Remembering the Zenith of Tarlac Nationalism:

SOLDIERS OF THE MASSES: NATIONALISTIC STRUGGLE OF HUKBALAHAP by: Quennie Ann J. Palafox        The dissident movement which came to be called the Huk Movement was originally consisted of peasants who raised arms against their landlords, of outlaws who found haven in the organization, and the Filipino communists who provided the leadership and who joint continue reading : Soldiers of the Masses: The Nationalistic Struggle of Hukbalahap

THE PETITION OF MARCH 1888 by: Ma. Cielito G. Reyno The anti-war and pro-democracy demonstrations of the 1960s culminating in the unforgettable student-powered First Quarter Storm of 1970; the Parliament of the Streets spawned by  the 1983 assassination of Ninoy Aquino; the formation of massive human barricades around Camp Crame leading in the 1986 EDSA continue reading : The Petition of March 1888

BETRAYAL OF TRUST – THE SAN JUAN DEL MONTE BRIDGE INCIDENT by Quennie Ann J. Palafox       Without any single doubt, the Filipino-American War is one of the most unforgettable events in our history because in just one day, the fate of the nation was changed and its impacts are still felt to continue reading : Betrayal of Trust – The San Juan Del Monte Bridge Incident

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT RM by Dr. Augusto V. de Viana He set the example not only for government officials and functionaries to follow but for the nation as a whole to emulate. He impressed upon the bureaucracy that government of!ces is not for enrichment and self aggrandizement but for service to the people, especially continue reading : What they say about RM