The Ateneo de Manila University has recommended 16 books on Martial Law in the Philippines under the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos to educate more Filipino readers on the dark chapter in Philippine history.
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WHERE TO WATCH: Philippine History Films & Docus Streaming Online for Free
Here’s where to watch documentaries and films on Philippine history being screened for free and accessible online to Filipinos who want to learn from what our forebears have gone through in our journey towards establishing a democratic society.
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LIST: 4 Must-Read Books About Philippine History by Filipino authors
Here are four books written by Filipino authors to help you understand and learn more about Philippine history, for as it is said – we can only move forward if we remember our past.
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Science and art come together in tallest 3D-printed monument honoring Jose Rizal
Science and art have come together to create the tallest 3D-printed Jose Rizal statue honoring the Filipino national hero whose works sparked the revolution that gained the independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule.
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Tallest 3D printed Jose Rizal monument to mark hero’s 125th martyrdom anniversary
The tallest 3D-printed monument of Dr. Jose P. Rizal will soon rise and be unveiled at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) complex in Bicutan, Taguig to celebrate Rizal Day.
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Philippine history world war stories of heroism by Filipino soldiers streams on Ayala Foundation YouTube
Philippine history stories of heroism by Filipino soldiers in World War II will stream on Ayala Foundation’s YouTube channel in time for the country’s annual Day of Valor on April 9.
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Jose Rizal Museums celebrate Filipino hero’s 159th birth anniversary online
The Museo ni Jose Rizal of Calamba in Laguna, Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte, and Fort Santiago inside the historical Walled City of Intramuros in Manila are commemorating the Philippine hero’s 159th birth anniversary on June 19, 2020, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic.
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5 Reasons to Watch Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo on Gantimpala’s Stage
Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo (The Subversive), one of the greatest novels in Philippine history, is being staged by the Gantimpala Theater Foundation for its 42nd theater season. Jose Rizal’s novel, together with the Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not), is credited to have sparked the Filipino revolution against Spanish colonizers in the 1800s. Good News […]
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Mactan airport’s living statues of Filipino history icons surprise passengers
Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) surprised passengers with five Filipino history icons roaming its terminal to mark the nation’s 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Mactan Cebu International Airport released a video revealing the funny and touching moments of how its living statues of Filipino hero and historical figures interacted with passengers. The two-minute video […]
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2 Beautiful Films on Philippine History Now Screening at Cinemalaya and PPP
This August, two film festivals are once again seeking to promote better quality Filipino films with the ongoing Cinemalaya Festival from Aug. 4 to 12 and the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (“Fiesta of Filipino Films”) organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) from Aug. 15 to 21.
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New 5 peso coin features cutting edge technology in minting coins
The new Php 5 coin has adopted the latest technology in minting coins, saves on minting costs, and even prevents illegal hoarding. Circulated beginning December, the 5-piso New Generation Currency (NGC) coin features on the obverse, Gat. Andres Bonifacio. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) advance release of the 5-piso New Generation Currency (NGC) coin […]
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SiningLakbay gallery views PH history in augmented reality
Gateway Gallery’s SiningLakbay ongoing exhibit is letting viewers see Philippine history in art using the digital augmented reality (AR).
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