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When I was collecting stereoscopic cards one of those that eluded me had this ch...

When I was collecting stereoscopic cards one of those that eluded me had this charming portrait of Emilio Aguinaldo and his son. This scene from daily life made me see Aguinaldo beyond the textbook.


History

Mark your calendars! September 10, Queridas ni Rizal@ Ayala Museum.

Mark your calendars! September 10, Queridas ni Rizal@ Ayala Museum.


Wall Photos

wasnt able to meet my Inquirer deadline hence no column today. Sorry. Also had t...

wasnt able to meet my Inquirer deadline hence no column today. Sorry. Also had to work on my lecture for the Ateneo School of Government. I actually wrote the whole thing. I rarely do these days preferring to speak from my slides.

Minted in 1897, the tail-end of the Spanish period, one peso silver coins bore t...

Minted in 1897, the tail-end of the Spanish period, one peso silver coins bore the profile of King Alfonso as a boy hence these were known as "Alfonsinos." On the reverse these heavy and beautiful coins carried the Spanish coat of arms as well as the first and last time the name "Islas Filipinas" appeared in our coinage.


History

Photo by National Artist Bencab.Kyoto, Japan. 2003.

Photo by National Artist Bencab.
Kyoto, Japan. 2003.


Smile

My Inquirer column today on Filipino governance in 1896.

My Inquirer column today on Filipino governance in 1896.


'Rape in 1896' | Inquirer Opinion
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Whenever I see some reference to "daang matuwid" (straight path), I remember the argumentative televangelists before the MTRCB asked them to tone down

This bar in Madrid made me stop and smile.

This bar in Madrid made me stop and smile.


Smile

Unlike Rizal, who has many pictures from childhood till the day he is shot, we o...

Unlike Rizal, who has many pictures from childhood till the day he is shot, we only have one photo of Andres Bonifacio. I guess this would be his FB profile picture.


Heroes

Another interview available on the net.

Another interview available on the net.


Ambeth Ocampo
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Former National Historical Institute chair Ambeth R. Ocampo shares to us how he deals with writer's block, his pet peeves, his favorite hangout, being a stand-up comic, and things that only a few...

Jose Rizal dressed as an ancient Egyptian scribe. Would he use this as a profile...

Jose Rizal dressed as an ancient Egyptian scribe. Would he use this as a profile picture?


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