History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Fire piston: Southeast Asian origins, physics and cultural history
History and physics of the fire piston, an ancient Southeast Asian tool for kindling fire via adiabatic compression.
Filipinization: History, Politics and Cultural Assimilation in the Philippines
An analysis of Filipinization as a nationalist process of cultural assimilation and political inclusion in Philippine history.
Tingi culture in the Philippines
Analysis of tingi culture: purchasing goods in small quantities, its socioeconomic roots, and environmental impact.
Patriotic Oath (Philippines): Text, History and Legal Controversies
The Patriotic Oath is one of two national pledges of the Philippines, recited in schools under Republic Act No. 1265.
Funeral practices and burial customs in the Philippines
Overview of indigenous, Christian, Muslim, and regional funeral customs in the Philippines, from pre-Hispanic jar burials to modern wakes.
National symbols of the Philippines: Legal status and legislative history
Overview of the 12 official national symbols of the Philippines, their legal basis, and the legislative history of proposed symbols.
Filipino naming customs: History, structure and cultural practices
Overview of Filipino naming customs, including Spanish, indigenous, Chinese, and Moro influences, nicknames, and historical evolution.
Juan dela Cruz: The National Personification of the Philippines
Juan dela Cruz is the national personification of the Philippines, representing the Filipino everyman and collective psyche.
Drinking culture of the Philippines
History and practices of Filipino drinking culture, from pre-colonial tuba to modern inuman traditions.
House of Salalila: History and Legacy of the Kingdom of Lusong
The House of Salalila was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Lusong from 1500 to 1571, descending from Rajah Salalila and intermarrying wi...
Filipinology: The Academic Study of the Philippines and Its People
An overview of Filipinology, the interdisciplinary academic field dedicated to the study of Philippine history, culture, society, and politi...
Tugging rituals and games: UNESCO heritage practices in Asia
Overview of tugging rituals and games in Cambodia, Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam, inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage i...
Tabo: History, Usage and Cultural Significance of the Philippine Hygiene Tool
The tabo is a traditional Southeast Asian hygiene tool used for bathing and toilet cleansing, reflecting Filipino cultural practices and wat...
Carinderia: History, Cuisine and Cultural Role in the Philippines
Explore the history, cuisine and cultural significance of the carinderia, a staple Filipino eatery influenced by British Sepoys.
José Rizal: Life, Works and Legacy of the Filipino Nationalist
Biography of José Rizal, Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath (1861–1896), author of Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo.
Sari-sari store: Economic and social role in the Philippines
An overview of the sari-sari store, a ubiquitous Philippine micro-enterprise vital to local economies and community life.
Historiography of the Philippines: Methods, Sources and Traditions
An overview of Philippine historiography, covering pre-colonial sources, colonial chronicles, and modern scholarly traditions.
Timeline of Philippine history
A chronological overview of notable events in the history of the Philippines and its predecessor states.
Philippine mythology: Indigenous beliefs, deities and regional traditions
An overview of Philippine mythology, covering indigenous animism, Hindu and Islamic influences, creation myths, and mythological creatures.
Revolution in the Philippines: The Question of an Alliance between Islam and Communism
Analysis of the 1985 scholarly article on the alliance between Islam and Communism in the Philippine Revolution.