History & Culture

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Drinking culture of the Philippines

History and practices of Filipino drinking culture, from pre-colonial tuba to modern inuman traditions.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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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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.