A new portrait of Lapulapu was released to celebrate the eve of the quincentennial anniversary of the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines.
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LISTEN: Kian Dionisio’s ‘Mactan’ song calls on Filipinos to celebrate freedom and sovereignty
“Mactan”, a song by Kian Dionisio for the Philippines’ upcoming quincentennial celebration in 2021, is calling on Filipinos to follow the heroism shown by the people in 1521 who fought off the Spanish invaders for freedom, identity, and sovereignty in the land.
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Restoration of Manila’s iconic Metropolitan Theater moving forward, first phase finishing soon
Stunning pictures of the Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila were revealed on Monday by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, revealing how the first phase of the heritage building’s rehabilitation is moving forward a year after work began.
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Miss Universe Catriona Gray gifts Filipinos with Luzviminda costume
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and her team officially donated the beauty queen’s national costume ensemble dubbed as “Luzviminda” to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NCHP).
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LISTEN: Quincentennial theme song ‘Bagani’ honors Filipino heroism and bravery
The new song “Bagani”, the official theme of the Philippine Quincentennial celebrations in 2021, depicts Filipino heroism and bravery. ‘Bagani’, composed by Roel Rostata and performed by Anthony Castillo with his award-winning a capella group PINOPELA, was chosen as the celebration’s official theme song as it was developed during the Philpop Bootcamps 2019 under the […]
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Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s national costume showcased in Cebu
The national costume of reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray is set to be displayed in Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu at the center of the Philippine archipelago. It can be recalled that after the Miss Universe 2018 national costume competition in Thailand in December, the National Quincentennial Committee asked permission from Catriona Gray to display the […]
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1st Living History Museum Tour in Kawit reveals least-known facts about 19th century Philippines
The Philippines’ first Living History Museum Tour in Kawit, Cavite reveals first-person stories of least-known facts about the revolution that gave birth to the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898. The first person interpretation tour dubbed “Sa Aming Tahanan (In Our Home)” presents real and composite characters dressed according to their times while telling stories […]
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Heneral Luna actor John Arcilla supports Salute a Clean Flag movement
Award-winning international actor John Arcilla, who has played many iconic roles including the Philippine revolution’s Heneral Antonio Luna, showed his support to the Salute to a Clean Flag (STACF) movement launched to promote respect for the Philippine flag. Arcilla, who portrayed the lead character in the critically-acclaimed film Heneral Luna, joined the flag ceremony which […]
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Catriona Gray champions Filipino artistry in Miss Universe pageant
2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray proudly showcased the Philippines’ colorful heritage and artistry at the beauty pageant she won Monday morning in Thailand. Prior to the coronation ceremonies Gray has been showcasing Filipino heritage-infused-fashion since she arrived in Thailand weeks ago, winning the hearts and support of Filipinos worldwide. The 24-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty posted on […]
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12 Presidential cars restored on showcase in new Philippine museum
The presidential cars which secured the safety of the nation’s commanders-in-chief have been restored and are now available for public viewing in the newest Philippine history museum.
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Historian Ambeth Ocampo wins Japan’s 2016 Fukuoka Prize
Historian Ambeth R Ocampo is the recipient of the 2016 Academic Prize from the Fukuoka Prize award-giving body in Japan.
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