Missing pages of PH history found on eBay, nearly sold for P44,000

Jane Bautista 12/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — On Oct. 16, around 10 p.m., National Library of the Philippines (NLP) Director Cesar Gilbert Adriano received a text message from former National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chair Lisa Guerrero Nakpil: three missing…

Nobel Prize: Five things to know about it

10/03/2024

Stockholm, Sweden-–Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organizations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of inventor Alfred Nobel. Ahead of the announcement of the 2024 Nobel…

PH history: More focus on this, Marcos orders new DepEd chief

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 07/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said on Friday that he told incoming Education Secretary Senator Sonny Angara to include more subjects about Philippine history in the current education curriculum. Marcos, on the sidelines…

Gabii sa Kabilin 2024: Bringing generations together to rediscover Cebu’s heritage

Pia Piquero 05/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The “Gabii Sa Kabilin” or “a night of heritage” annually brings together young and old to explore Cebu’s history. This year’s event, on May 10, 2024, attracted over a hundred locals who visited…

Tres de Abril battle in Cebu City: A symbol of courage and resilience

Pia Piquero 04/03/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Today, April 3, on the anniversary of the Tres de Abril battle, Cebuanos gather to commemorate the historic event that marked a crucial moment in Philippine history. On April 3, 1898, a…

Harvard says it has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th century book

04/01/2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University said it has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th century book about the afterlife that has been in its collections since the 1930s. The decision came after a…

Explainer: What we know so far on Boljoon’s once-lost pulpit panels

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The latest collection unveiled at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) sparked not only a renewed interest in history but also prompted the Cebuano community to take action to preserve Cebu’s heritage.…

Cebu City historical sites: A guide to must-visit heritage spots

Pia Piquero 01/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Step into the vibrant tapestry of Cebu City’s history and culture, where every cobblestone whispers tales of the past.  As Sinulog 2024 beckons, brace yourself for a riveting journey through some of the most…

Proposed ordinance designating downtown Cebu as heritage district now for review

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Alvin Garcia’s proposed ordinance designating downtown Cebu City as a heritage district is now for review. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera referred the proposal to the council’s Committee on Laws, Ordinances,…

Younger Aquinos uphold ‘Lolo’s memory’ against the times

Krixia Subingsubing 08/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — For many people who had lived through the last years of the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the 1983 assassination of opposition leader Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. had been their political awakening. But for…

IN PHOTOS: A closer look at the treasures inside the national museum in Cebu

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Museums help nurture the identity of a nation. It acts as a custodian of culture as it also helps in the preservation of the works of arts and artifacts of life that come…

Cultural (mis)appropriation

Ambeth R. Ocampo - @inquirerdotnet 07/28/2023

Fashion and history clashed in the past week: first, when Beauty Gonzalez wore jewelry repurposed from pre-Spanish Philippine gold artifacts to the 2023 GMA ball; second, when Sen. Imee Marcos wore Cordillera textiles, ornaments, and tattoos to…

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