Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: 5 misconceptions about Philippine history
MANILA , Philippines – Leloy Claudio delivers a light and informative romp through Philippine history by giving us the lowdown on 5 common misconceptions.
Do you think Ibarra is the literary embodiment of Jose Rizal? And you're 100% sure that Andres Bonifacio is a man from the masses? Do you agree with the movie version of Heneral Antonio Luna who said collaborators during the American occupation were traitors? Did you believe old-timers who said that the country never had it so good when the exchange rate was P2 to $1? And have you always believed that Ferdinand Marcos was a war hero?
Watch and learn. – Rappler.com
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