MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) supports the launching of the book “Dogs in Philippine History” by Ian Chistopher B. Alfonso to be held on 5 August 2023, Saturday, at 2:00 PM at the NHCP Presidential Car Museum, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City.
The book discusses the nearly 4,000-year relationship of dogs and humans in the Philippines. It is published by Alaya Publishing, Project Saysay and the Philippine Historical Association (PHA) and the launch is also supported by the Quezon City Government.
In addition to the author, the following scholars and popular figures will speak at the launch: Dr. Emmanuel Franco Calairo, NHCP Chairperson; Dr. Ma. Luisa Camagay, President of PHA; Prof. Michael Charleston Chua, public historian and assistant professor of De La Salle University Manila; Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz, genealogist known on social media as “Mighty Magulang”; Mr. Taj Vitales, archaeologist from the National Museum of the Philippines; Dr. Vicente Villan, historian and anthropologist from the University of the Philippines Diliman; Dr. Jose Diaz, veterinarian and historian from the Cavite Historical Society; Dr. Nicolo Ludovice, animal historian and lecturer from the University of Hong Kong; and, Dr. Jose Victor Torres, historian and professor from the De La Salle University Manila.
The program will also include performances by the Quezon City Symphonic Band and Ms. Jasmine Balunes. Pet lovers will be allowed to bring their dogs or cats to the venue, provided that they are leashed (for dogs) and are wearing pet diapers.
For additional details, interested persons may like and follow the book’s official Facebook page (fb.com/DogsPHI).
The activity is part of the celebration of History Month 2023 this August with the theme, ‘Pagpapalaya ng Kasaysayan para sa Sambayanan’ (Democratizing History for the People). The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote and preserve Philippine historical heritage through research and publication, conservation, marking of historic sites and structures, and administration of national shrines and museums.
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For inquiries, please contact:
Mr. Bryan Ferrer
Documentations Director, Project Saysay
via text message: 09176594222
via email: project.saysay@gmail.com
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