Nothing New in the World
Renato Redentor Constantino, The Poverty of Memory: Essays on History and Empire (FNS-2006), p. 52-55 Nothing New in the WorldThe winding path the United States took to September 11th. “Memory says, ‘I did that,'” Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote. “Pride replies, ‘I could not have done that.’ Eventually, memory yields.” Three years ago[READ]
Day Two: Lester Rodriguez Leads Watercolor Workshop with Sagay Youth
Lester Rodriguez, distinguished artist from Binangonan, begins the day with a watercolor workshop with Sagay youth. It's a great platform - later, we'll lead a workshop with teachers on how to use art in appreciating and interrogating history and science.
Opening Daybreak of the 13th Nature Encounter Arts Month in Sagay
Sunrise just before the 13th Nature Encounter Arts Month Celebration opens in Sagay, Negros Occidental. Themed "Duta, Tubig, Hangin," the festival was initiated in 2013 by the celebrated artist Nunelucio Alvarado. Festivities commence early morning at the coastal spot of Kape Albarako, with body painting, dancing, performance art, and kites flying against[READ]
The Snap Revolution: A Post Mortem
The past is always present, but often concealed or costumed. Letizia Roxas Constantino wrote this in March 1986, less than a month after EDSA:“The portentous events of February followed one another in rapid succession involving many millions of Filipinos in accustomed actions of commitment and courage and evoking in the whole nation[READ]
We’re in this month’s Enrich Magazine of Mercury Drugstore!
Hooray! We hosted the lovely Batch 68 of St. Theresa's High School in October 2024, and one of the participants (thank you, Eve Angcanan!) wrote an essay about the exchanges. The Foundation certainly had a great time, one made memorable because of a particular quality that stood out among the women[READ]
Revisiting February 4, 1899: The Philippine-American War in Historical Context
More than a date on the calendar, February 4, 1899 marks the beginning of the Philippine-American War. The conflict set in motion a new phase in Philippine history, one that continues to shape how this period is studied and understood. This year, the Pandesal Forum at Kamuning Bakery Cafe returned to[READ]
A panelist’s reflection on the historical discussions from recent Pandesal Forum sessions
We share here a panelist’s reflection on the historical discussions from recent Pandesal Forum sessions, including those on the Abad Santos family and the Philippine–American Memorial Day, and on the transmission of historical memory across generations. Eufemio Agbayani III has been a panelist in previous Pandesal Forums but was a guest[READ]
Pedro Abad Santos 150th Birth Anniversary Lecture
Dr Ian Christopher Alfonso gave a lecture yesterday worthy of the 150th birth anniversary of the revolutionary Pedro Abad Santos. We thank our co-organizers, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the UP Department of History, and the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Read More[READ]
