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Under the Iron Cross: What if Germany ruled the Philippines? by Istoryadista on Jan 24, 2012We have been taught by our history teachers that the chronological order of Western colonizers who stomped their boots in our lands were in this particular sequence: Spanish-British (for a few years)-Spanish-American. We can add up Japan if we want t...
Viva La Vida Imelda! by Drowning Equilibriums on Jan 9, 2012As part of my Christmas gift to Mich, I secretly booked a walking tour by the famous Carlos Celdran. I've already heard a lot of good feedbacks from friends who joined his tours. Since we're done exploring Intramuros last year, I decided to just book...
The Legend of Henry the Black by Istoryadista on Jan 5, 2012Editor's Note: This is a reprint of my article series "Historical Controversies" in my old blog site. In this blog, I will examine the historical veracity and factuality of the true identity of Henry the Black ("Enrique of Malacca"). Was he a Filipin...
Ang Pinakahuling Pasko ni Jose Rizal by Istoryadista on Dec 17, 2011Editor's Note: In commemoration of Jose Rizal's 115th death anniversary, I'm writing about his last Christmas in Dapitan, Zamboanga Del Norte before his execution at Bagumbayan on December 30, 1896. Ever wonder what he did when he has a few more days...
Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation of 1898 – FULL TEXT by Notes From The Philippines on Dec 12, 2011Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation* by United States President William McKinley Executive Mansion, Washington December 21, 1898 The destruction of the Spanish fleet in the harbor of Manila by the United States naval squadron commanded by Rear-Ad...
Pirates in the Philippines by Turning Boholano on Dec 11, 2011Mr. RicoLast halloween, a group of young people I know went to a party in which the required costume was that of a pirate. Of course, being young, Jack Sparrow was the main model for most of them, complete with his signature make-up. I to...
Intramuros: The Walled City by Little Girl Travels on Dec 4, 2011Intramuros in Manila was the capital of the Philippines back during the Spanish colonial period. It is called the “Walled City” because it is literally [...]...
In The Beginning by Ilonggo Ako Noon...OFW Ako Ngayon on Dec 2, 2011"Philippines Flag with CASIO TRYX by a.guzman, on Flickr">Ito ang simula ng aking blog, and simula ng aking paglalakbay tungo sa buhay na aking tinahak. Ibig kong iparating sa bawa't mambabasa na ang simula ay tungkol sa Gutenberg's Project. I posted...
Andres Bonifacio's Monuments Around Metro Manila by Before the Eastern Sunset on Nov 28, 2011Ask a Filipino who of the prominent Filipinos in history they idolized. It is very likely that majority of the answers will be shared by Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio.. Andres Bonifacio grew up as the father for his siblings. They sold home-made ab...
My Sidetrip: Tagaytay's People's Park in the Sky by meet the x-plorers on Nov 15, 2011by lakwatserong tatay This is one of my co-sidetrip when i visited Tagaytay last May, together with my co-tripper, Ichan, Roger, Aleli, Jheng, and Ritz. This place is known to be the highest hill... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
