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Most Filipinos associate the word Guardia Civil with Rizal's novels and oppressi...

Most Filipinos associate the word Guardia Civil with Rizal's novels and oppression during the Spanish period. We all thought those are extinct like Padre Damaso but in Cadiz I was amused by this police car part of the King and Queen's escort.


History

Yesterday was all smiles in Sophia University, graduates showing off their diplo...

Yesterday was all smiles in Sophia University, graduates showing off their diplomas, the women in traditional dress. This university will be my home till March 2013.

Finally got internet connection in my office after three days. I am Visiting Pro...

Finally got internet connection in my office after three days. I am Visiting Professor in Sophia University and will be in Tokyo till March 31, 2013 but my columns and FB posts will continue from here.

Sorry for the delay. My Inquirer column today on Aguinaldo's birthday that didn'...

Sorry for the delay. My Inquirer column today on Aguinaldo's birthday that didn't meet the deadline last Friday.


'Desgracia, desgraciada'
opinion.inquirer.net
March 22 was Emilio Aguinaldo's 143rd birthday. In his memoirs, Aguinaldo narrated how he came into the world with a bang in 1869. His mother had started a long and difficult labor, so to speed things up his father lit a big firecracker under their bed, producing a loud explosion that jolted baby Em...

This prewar postcard of the Ateneo Municipal in Intramuros gives us an idea of t...

This prewar postcard of the Ateneo Municipal in Intramuros gives us an idea of the stage where Rizal received his diploma. Today I will endure the heat and hassle of commencement exercises to share in the joy and triumph of my former students.


History

No column today sorry, Didnt make the deadline.

No column today sorry, Didnt make the deadline.

Eteched in stone are the names of the delegates from Spanish America who were pr...

Eteched in stone are the names of the delegates from Spanish America who were present when La Pepa or the 1812 Cadiz Constitution was proclaimed. On the right of the door to the Oratorio de San Felipe are the names of the representatives from the Philippines one of whom, Ventura de los Reyes of Vigan, was a signatory to La Pepa.


History

In case you missed the earlier posting. My column today on the 1812 Cadiz Consti...

In case you missed the earlier posting. My column today on the 1812 Cadiz Constitution.


'La Pepa'
opinion.inquirer.net
The Philippine Constitution of 1987 is taken up in Hekasi (high school), and in Philippine history and political sciences courses (college) without a corresponding study of the various constitutions we have had in the past. If at all, passing reference is made to the 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution;...

Thanks to Rose Sapitan who didn't understand Spanish and the warning from the bo...

Thanks to Rose Sapitan who didn't understand Spanish and the warning from the bodyguard not to take pictures I have another souvenir with Spanish King Juan Carlos to whom I had the honor of being presented formally in 2007 and 2010. This is one of the highlights of our attending the bicentennial of the 1812 Cadiz Constitution.


Near Famous

Would you believe this Rolex is actually a made-to-order cake? Everything except...

Would you believe this Rolex is actually a made-to-order cake? Everything except the plate it is served in is edible. What will they think of next?


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