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Today in History: The Katipunero’s Take Refuge at the “Mother of the Katipunan’s” House.

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August 24, 2015
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// Today, marks the anniversary of when the Katipuneros took refuge at Tandang Sora's house on August 24, 1896. Melchora Aquino, also known as Tandang Sora, “Elder Sora” due to her old age at 84 years ol... Read More...
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Who Was Hara Humamay, the Queen of Cebu?

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Known as the Queen of Cebu, this mysterious, leading woman was the wife of Rajah Humabon, the ruler of Cebu during the time of the arrival of Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, and his crew in the year o... Read More...
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Simeona Punsalan Tapang, “Kumander Guerrero”, the last living Huk Kumander and proud Kapampangan, dies at 92.

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// Known as Lola Mameng, and as Kumander Guerrero, Lola Mameng is a hero and was one of the last remaining legacies of the guerrilla group, Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon (Hukbalahap or Huk) or The Nati... Read More...
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Leona Florentino ~ The Ilokana Mother of Pilipino Poetry

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Leona Florentino was a Pilipina poet who wrote both in Spanish and Ilokano. She is known as the "mother of Philippine women's literature" and the "bridge from oral to literary tradition". She was born on A... Read More...
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10 Kickass Pilipina Warriors in History That You Probably Never Heard Of

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We have all heard of Jose Rizal, Datu Lapu-Lapu, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, etc . But these are all men, what about the role of women? Surely enough women played a major role throughout our history a... Read More...

Notable People of Pilipino Ancestry ~ Preciosa Caballero (aka Anggoran)

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May 9, 2013
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Preciosa, also known as ‘Susa’ or Anggoran, her native name, was a 73 year old babaylan, (priestess) and epic chanter from the Barangay, Garangan, in Calinong, Iloilo, Panay who passed away in Dec ember of 1... Read More...
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    Celebrating Pilipino-American Heritage & History Month

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    Today is October 1 which marks the first day of Pilipino-American Heritage and History Month here in the states. Since O... Read More...
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    Historical Uprisings in the Name of the Old Religion

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    Throughout our history there have been a plethora of revolts and uprisings by our people in the name of freedom, fightin... Read More...
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    As Pilipinos we are a very creative and artistic group of people. Drive around Manila and you will see random walls pain... Read More...

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