By: Christian Bernard A. Melendez, Senior Shrine Curator, Museo ng Katipunan-PMS “Magbigay ayon sa kakayanan, kumuha batay sa pangangailangan.” This is the general adage of community pantries sprouting all over the country, the first of which was started by an ordinary citizen in Quezon City. Known as the Maginhawa Community Pantry, this concept of bayanihan continue reading : Kalayaan Over Karangyaan – Pursuing Independence in Exchange for Personal Wealth

On 26 May 2021, we will mark the 200th birth anniversary of Jose Felipe Del-Pan, a man who contributed to the genesis of Philippine studies. Although he was born a Spaniard, he deserves the recognition of Filipinos for his pioneering work. To honor Del-Pan’s memory, the National Quincentennial Committee will launch a new edition of continue reading : Recognizing José Felipe Del-Pan, Champion of Nascent Philippine Studies, on his 200th Birth Anniversary

WHEN WATER AND WINE FLOWED IN MANILA: THE INAUGURATION OF THE MANILA WATERWORKS IN 1882 By Jonel B. Rabusa, Shrine Curator II, NHCP – Museo El Deposito        It was the year 1882. The streets of Manila were filled with festivities. Arches were installed on the bridges of Manila to welcome guests. The continue reading : WHEN WATER AND WINE FLOWED IN MANILA: THE INAUGURATION OF THE MANILA WATERWORKS IN 1882

Remembering the GOMBURZA:  In Anticipation of the 150th Anniversary of their Martyrdom in 2022 Francis Kristoffer L. Pasion The 1872 public execution of the three secular priests —Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes de los Angeles, and Jacinto Zamora, collectively known in their portmanteau “GOMBURZA”— was a pivotal moment in Philippine history, one that was acknowledged by continue reading : Remembering the GOMBURZA: In anticipation of the 150th anniversary of their martyrdom in 2022

On 4 February 2021, the Filipino nation will commemorate the anniversary of the 122nd anniversary of the First Shot of the Philippine-American War. This marked a destructive and deadly conflict in which the Filipinos gallantly defended their recently won independence from occupation by the United States. Origins of discord After launching a revolution in August continue reading : Brief Historical Background Philippine-American War Memorial Day

Why is the First Philippine Republic Significant in History? Kristoffer Pasion, Roscelle Cruz, and Eufemio Agbayani III On 23 January 2021, we commemorate the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic in Malolos, Bulacan 122 years ago. The historic event was a culmination of the national project envisioned and begun by numerous Filipinos. The First Republic continue reading : Why is the First Philippine Republic Significant in History?

Bakit Mahalaga sa Kasaysayan ang Unang Republika ng Pilipinas? Kristoffer Pasion, Roscelle Cruz, and Eufemio Agbayani III Sa 23 Enero 2021, gugunitain natin ang pagpapasinaya ng Unang Republika sa Malolos, Bulacan 122 taon na ang nakaraan. Ang makasaysayang kaganapang ito ay bunga ng mga pagsusumikap na iniharaya at sinimulan ng maraming Pilipino. Maiuugat ang Unang continue reading : Bakit Mahalaga sa Kasaysayan ang Unang Republika ng Pilipinas?