The enduring influence of The Philippines: A Past Revisited (APR) by Letizia Roxas Constantino and Renato Constantino was celebrated in a special book launch held at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) as part of the Research Colloquium of the PUP Department of History and the PUP Samahan ng Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan. Nearly 50 years since it was first published, the book continues to resonate with new generations, reaffirming its place as one of the most important works in Philippine historiography.

September 6, 2025 | PILIPINO Mirror |Riza Zuñiga | Book signing sa Museo El Deposito sa Pinaglabanan Shrine sa San Juan. Kuha ni Riza Zuñiga

Ginunita ang “Battle of Pinaglabanan” sa Museo El Deposito sa siyudad ng San Juan, 129 taon na ang nakararaan.

Malugod na ibinahagi ni Mayor Francis Zamora ang paglilipat ng mahahalagang monumento sa Pinaglabanan. Hinimok niya ang mga nagsidalo na bisitahin ang Museo ng Katipunan, Museo El Deposito at ang tunnel system, na itinatag noong 1880 na nagsilbing imbakan ng tubig para sa Kamaynilaan.

Ang pinakasentro sa Pinaglabanan Shrine ay ang “Spirit of Pinaglabanan” nilikha ng eskultor na si Eduardo Castrillo, na kung saan tampok ang magigiting na Pilipinong lumaban sa mga Kastila, sa pamumuno ni Andres Bonifacio, kasama ang mga [READ]

By Bernard Karganilla | September 4, 2025 | Malaya Business Insight

‘These are historical facts that are hereby recalled on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II, whose essential lesson is the necessity of eradicating Hitlerism in all its forms.’

THE fascist Japanese should have surrendered right after Hirohito used his “Voice of the Crane” to cry uncle, but they refused. It took the Oriental Hitlerites two more weeks before they signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri: “…We hereby proclaim the unconditional surrender to the Allied Powers of the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and of all Japanese armed forces and all armed forces under Japanese control wherever situated…We hereby command the Japanese Imperial Government and the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters at [READ]

Photos from the 50th launch of A Past Revisited, held on 29 August 2025 at Museo El Deposito. The event marked a significant milestone in the public life of the text, reaffirming its role in shaping historical discourse and civic memory. First published in 1975, the book continues to challenge dominant narratives and foreground Filipino agency in the writing of national history. Deep appreciation to all institutions and individuals who contributed to this commemorative gathering. Photos are from NHCP, Bernard Testa, and Constantino Foundation. [READ]