History & Culture

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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.

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Historiography of the Philippines: Methods, Sources and Traditions

An overview of Philippine historiography, covering pre-colonial sources, colonial chronicles, and modern scholarly traditions.

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Timeline of Philippine history

A chronological overview of notable events in the history of the Philippines and its predecessor states.

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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.

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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.

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Ati-Atihan Festival: History, Significance and Cultural Controversies

Explore the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan, known as the Mother of All Philippine Festivals, its history, and cultural debates.

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Battle of Manila (1945)

The Battle of Manila was a major battle during the Philippine campaign of 1944–45, during the Second World War.

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Andrés Bonifacio

Andrés Bonifacio was a Filipino revolutionary leader.