Rappler's latest stories on Philippine history
[OPINION] An anthropologist on rethinking history to inspire the future
'There are no human races, there is only one human race. The concept of race reinforces the colonial structures that favors Eurocentric views.'
7 women who made Philippine history
In celebration of women’s month, Rappler highlights 7 Filipinas whose stories should be remembered
The First Quarter Storm of 1970 revisited
Armed with nothing more than angry slogans and sticks and stones – and an occasional pillbox or two – those who manned the barricades during the FQS would undergo a baptism of fire that would change their lives forever
Revise history books, but only to emphasize Martial Law atrocities – Robredo
'Kung may kailangang baguhin, kailangan siguraduhin na ma-inculcate sa bawat mamamayang Pilipino kung ano iyong kasamaan na dinala sa atin ng diktadurya,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
[OPINION] Busting myths on Lapu-Lapu and Ferdinand Magellan
'Before we wax patriotic with torches and pitchforks in rebuke of this movie, how about we see the silver lining, that this is an opportunity for us to revisit the pages of our history books?'
[ANALYSIS] 75 years after MacArthur's return, WW2 combatants face common threat
Why were the US and Japan forces in the Philippines for joint 'warrior' exercises? Because China desires regional and global domination, and the Philippines is standing in its way.
[OPINION] The slow death of Philippine history in high school
It is no surprise to me if more students tend to believe that Rizal is actually ‘Jack the Ripper’ or wonder why Apolinario Mabini is always sitting in the film 'Heneral Luna'
Bringing home the Pigafetta manuscripts
For the first time, high-resolution copies of Italian explorer Antonio Pigafetta's chronicle are in the Philippine national historian's library, accessible to any Filipino who wants to learn about Magellan's expedition, the 'First Mass,' and the Battle of Mactan
Ever heard of the 1734 Murillo Velarde map and why it should be renamed?
Historian Ambeth Ocampo says it should instead be called the 'Velarde-Bagay' map to highlight the contribution of its Filipino engraver Nicolas dela Cruz Bagay
Historian calls for 'nuanced' scholarly study of Marcos regime to fight false narratives
The failure of historians to write a thorough historical study of the Marcos years has opened the floodgates of misinformation and inaccurate narratives from both sides of the debate, says history professor Filomeno Aguilar Jr
'Resist historical revisionism,' Pangilinan says on Cory's 10th death anniversary
A decade since the death of former president and democracy icon Corazon Aquino, Senator Francis Pangilinan urges Filipinos to resist attempts to revise the country's history
PODCAST: Who is the Filipino? Superhero worship
Listen to part 2 of our podcast with 'Darna' director Jerrold Tarog on heroes in Philippine media
PODCAST: Who is the Filipino? Heroes of history
We talk national heroes with 'Heneral Luna' director Jerrold Tarog
2018 top science stories: Rhino skeleton, climate change, and Lego heads
As we wrap up 2018, the Mind Movers of the Mind Museum write about some of this year's most important science stories
UP LIKAS itatampok ang ika-27 na Pambansang Kumperensiya ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan
Itatampok sa kumperensiya ang krimen bilang isang tagahubog sa kasaysayan ng bansa
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: 5 movies about Philippine history
Learn about Philippine history through movies
Rappler Talk Entertainment: History and the big screen
Rappler talks to director Jerrold Tarog and actors Art Acuña and Ronnie Lazaro about bringing historical figures to life through the big screen
#TheWrap: Videos to watch this week, June 3-9, 2018
Here are the must-watch videos this week!
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: 5 misconceptions about Philippine history
We throw in the books to set the record straight
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Spotting biases and history's role in healing society
Leloy Claudio chats with Chiqui Agoncillo, the first female summa cum laude from the University of the Philippines History Department on history's role in nation building, careers, and spotting bias
'People's Museum' seeks to preserve identity of Ormoc City
'We need a museum to remind us that we are part of a cultural band and we have a responsibility to our descendants to preserve our past,' says Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Debunking myths on the origins of the Filipino
Were there really 3 distinct waves of migration? Who were the Filipinos' forefathers?
A history of trust: The Philippines' first bank
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is 166 years old this year. Its history of trust is closely intertwined with the Philippines’ narrative of progress and development
What's The Big Idea? Virtual reality history at the Ayala Museum
How did the big idea of Jose Rizal's execution in virtual reality evolve? How is technology changing the way curators present art and culture?
How Duterte inspired historian Rey Ileto to finish U.S. conquest book
A renowned scholar turns his eyes toward the special relationship President Duterte is loosening
What's the Big Idea? Rey Ileto: History and Duterte through un-Americanized eyes
Historian Rey Ileto says the 'boss mayor' embodied by President Rodrigo Duterte is an unintended legacy of the resistance against American occupation
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Is human rights relevant to Filipinos?
Is the protection of human rights a foreign-imposed concept?
The unsung heroes who fought for Philippine independence
It’s high time we recognize some of the lesser-known Filipino heroes who fought for our sovereign nation
Why we should celebrate April 21: An invitation from Kidlat Tahimik
Through Balikbayan 1 which will be shown for a week starting April 21 filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik introduces Enrique de Malacca the favorite valet or chef of Ferdinand Magellan
WATCH: Commemoration of Death March at Bataan Freedom Trail 2017
Dubbed the Freedom Trail the event features a 160 kilometer ultramarathon a motorcycle and road bike ride and a reenactment of the harrowing events leading up to the Bataan Death March
Who said women are 'great partners' in nation building? Apolinario Mabini
If only Apolinario Mabini s draft constitution was not politicized by his nemeses Filipinas would have started enjoying the rights they have now as early as 1898
Whose EDSA? A reflection on the (failed) promises of ‘People Power’
Like an audience of a ‘teleserye’ with no control over the plot spectatorship is our default mode of involvement What EDSA represents is the hope that such passivity has not always been the case
Marcos burial in textbooks? We'll include 'critical side' – Briones
Education Secretary Leonor Briones says students will also learn why 5 Supreme Court justices voted against the hero s burial for Ferdinand Marcos
Reexamining the Philippines' place in the world
Lasco: This intimacy with different lands should not only place us at the heart of the world; it should also should give us a heart for the world
NHCP to Duterte: Lead way to true healing, reconsider Marcos burial
If healing is the aim then the wounds of the past are best dealt with by coming to terms with them fairly and squarely not by denying them deflating their effect or ignoring them altogether says NHCP chair Maria Serena Diokno
House approves bill declaring Jan 23 as 1st Philippine Republic Day
The NHCP says the short lived First Philippine Republic still catapulted the Filipino nation onto the world s consciousness
[Newspoint] Searching history for culprits
As a critic of colonial patronage – and what a spiteful critic he is – Duterte himself lacks the standing
The tragedy of Martial Law
Martial Law was a bold and grandiose plan to steer the Philippines into a developed country in the mold of the East Asian economic tigers
Jokowi on Mary Jane, Official Gazette, China and Russia | 6PM wRap
Watch the 6PM wRap with Maria Ressa
Official Gazette, 9/11 anniversary, Samsung Note 7 ban | 12PM wRap
Watch the 12PM wRap with Maria Ressa
#SuperficialGazette: Filipino netizens 'rewrite history'
How would certain events be told if viewed through a distorted lens? Social media users give examples amid the outrage over the Official Gazette s Facebook post about Ferdinand Marcos
Official Gazette under fire for Marcos photo caption
3rd UPDATE The communication channel of the Philippine government is accused of rewriting history and downplaying the dark days of Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos
Quiz: How well do you know Ortigas Center?
Test your knowledge on one of Metro Manila’s most important commercial and business districts
'Imprints of history': PhilPost holds heroes stamps exhibits
The two exhibits serve as a mini history lesson with stamps and photo walls celebrating defining moments of Philippine history
Review martial law in books? Include other presidents too – Briones
As they say history is written by the victors and if we look at the Marcos period then we look at all the other periods says incoming Education Secretary Leonor Briones
Young and gone too soon: How martial law took our future
Now more than ever the youth have the responsibility to be the leaders we lost in the dark years
WATCH: Young Filipinos shocked by martial law victims' stories
They thought the martial law era was a time of prosperity and discipline but were shocked to hear of atrocities committed by the regime
US to return century-old bell taken from La Union church
The return of the bell is facilitated by two US Navy veterans who are also working to return the Balangiga bell of Eastern Samar according to an American newspaper
Worse than death: Torture methods during martial law
During the Marcos regime San Juanico Bridge did not just refer to the longest bridge in the country It had a far more sinister meaning
QUIZ: Beyond Valentine’s Day, what’s to celebrate in February?
Are you as familiar with the key and historical events that happened during the second month of the year?
