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By Michael Charleston Chua past, it must balance the rigor of the aca- credible telling of our past. demic discipline and the needs of the au- The conference aims to: The Philippine Historical Association dience. The public historians’ direct link 1. Determine the state of “Public His- (PHA) will gather historians, researchers with the general public should also inform tory” in the Philippines. and social science educators at the GSIS academic historians on the topics that re- 2. Identify trends in the development of Museo ng Sining in Pasay City and the Na- quire immediate scholarly attention. Aca- public history. tional Museum of Natural History for a na- demic and public history must therefore 3. Recognize historians and other schol- tional conference on the theme “Bridging feed on each other. Such synergy will play ars doing research on public history. the Gap: The Role of Academic and Public a powerful role in creating an informed 4. Serve as an outlet of cutting edge his- History in Shaping Nation” from 20-22 citizenry. torical research. September 2018. Furthermore, with the recent passing of 5. Provide a venue for collaboration The PHA Board declares that history is the “Grand Old Lady of Public History,” and networking between the academe and a field of continuing importance. In recent Carmen Guerrero Nakpil, the commemora- various industries. years, an increased interest in the past has tion of the 100th death anniversary of pio- Dr. Maria Serena I. Diokno, Professor been observed due in large part to social neer public historian Mariano Ponce last of History at the University of the Philip- media and historians’ engagements in the May, and the recent debates on historical pines and former Chairman of the National public sphere. revisionism and negation, this is the ap- Historical Commission of the Philippines The role of academic historians in gen- propriate time to look at the relevance of will keynote the event. erating cutting edge research remains of public history. Prof. Michael Charleston “Xiao” Chua vital significance but such research must For technology has birthed new forms of the De La Salle University Manila and be disseminated in ways suitable for the of telling history and thus, presents us with Public Relations Officer of the Association appreciation of the mass audience, as pub- new challenges as well. A collaboration will speak about “Kasaysayang Pangmad- lic historians do. On the other hand, while between stakeholders of public history and la: Towards Telling the History of Public public history conveys the lessons of the the academe may enhance the effective and Turn to Page 2 2 PHA BALITA September 2018 September 2018 PHA BALITA 3 President’s Message Si Ambeth Ocampo at ang Emerging role of public historians ence started a new era in PHA. kasaysayang pangmadla A consortium was organized and its members pledged to host international Ni Xiao Chua Nagkaroon ng panahong pumasok siya conferences to serve as venue for mu- sa Benedictine Abbey bilang si Dom tual academic discussions in the region, TINATALUNTON ni Lamberto “Am- Ignacio Maria. Malaon ay nagturo ng highlighting the Malay role in world beth” Ocampo ang kanyang tatlong deka- kursong Rizal sa Unibersidad ng Pilipi- civilizations, and the continuous explo- dang karerang tinatawag na kasaysayang nas at naging bahagi ng Departamento ng ration of possibilities to ensure the aca- pangmadla. Kasaysayan ng Pamantasang Ateneo de demic link of Indonesia, Malaysia and Sumusulat kadalasan ang mga akade- Manila. the Philippines. miko ng kasaysayang may mga temang Siya rin ang nag-annotate para sa Last year, the fourth international hindi gaanong naaabot ng mga karani- telebisyon ng Philippine Centennial Pa- conference themed Malay World was wang tao. rade noong 1998. Naging tagapangulo held at the Manila Hotel and De La Ngunit sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas, ng National Historical Institute, at nagpa- Salle University-Manila. It was partici- may iba’t ibang taong dumarating upang gal upang maging ganap itong komisyon pated in by various scholars in the re- ipaabot ang kasaysayan sa mas maraming noong 2010. gion, a testament of mutual cooperation tao: Si Jose Rizal na muling naglimbag Hanggang ngayon, kahit kailan siya among the member organizations in the ng Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas ni Mor- magsalita sa Ayala Museum, laging napu- consortium. ga, si Mariano Ponce at Jaime de Veyra puno ang mga venue. Iilang akademiko Although PHA has already em- na naglathala ng kolum na pinamagatang lamang ang kayang makagawa ng ganito barked on regional cooperation in Efemerides Filipinas, Epifanio de los katinding interes. Naipon ang marami Ambeth Ocampo Southeast Asia, it still maintained its Santos at anak na si Jose P. Santos na nag- sa kanyang mga kolum sa ilang aklat, commitment in the national level by sulat ukol sa ating mga bayani, Heneral pinakasikat na rito ang Rizal Without the “As an outstanding historian and in- continuously spearheading its regular Santiago Alvarez na nag-ipon ng mga sa- Overcoat na nakailang edisyon na at nabe- tellectual, Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo has national conferences. laysay ng mga kapwa rebolusyunaryo at benta pa rin matapos ang 25 taon. Natamo made a great contribution to academic, This year, the PHA Board, seeing inilathala ito sa mga pahayagan, at iba pa niya ang 2016 Fukuoka Academic Prize, cultural and social progress in the Philip- the emerging role of public historians as na tulad nina Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, isang presithiyosong taunang gawad na pines through his university teaching, his key figures in the research and writing Nick Joaquin, Doreen Fernandez, Sylvia pinararangalan ang mga natatanging mga writing for newspapers and magazines of Philippine local histories, decided Mayuga at Jaime Veneracion. taong nagpapanatiling buhay o lumilikha and his service in historic and cultural to focus on public historiography. The Hindi naman talaga kasaysayan ang ng kultura sa rehiyong Asya-Pasipiko sa administration….” anang Fukuoka Aca- theme hopes to accommodate people ginagawa ni Ambeth, subalit nakakuwen- larangan ng akademiya. demic Prize committee. who have started writing histories and tuhan niya ng ilang beses ang dakilang have played a role in promoting history historyador na si Teodoro Agoncillo. Ito tage advocates and many others. but who may lack the knowledge in the ang nagpabago ng takbo ng kanyang bu- National conference The end of the second day will be the rigors of research. hay. Continued from Page 1 General Assembly and business meeting THE year 2014 marked the beginning in the Malaysian Historical Society To end, let me conclude that all Nagsimulang maglathala ukol sa mga of PHA members, while the morning of of a new stage of development at the whom he met at the IAHA conference. these initiatives of PHA in the local, na- temang pangkasaysayan noong 1987 sa History in the Philippines.” the last day, 22 September 2018, will be Philippine Historical Association. This opportunity was taken seriously tional and international levels manifest kanyang kolum na “Looking Back” na Prof. Ambeth R. Ocampo of the Ate- devoted to a flower offering at the Rizal The newly elected members of the by the PHA president and arrangements the commitment of the Board to provide dati ay sa Philippine Daily Globe at hindi neo de Manila University, also former Monument, a walking lecture at the Rizal PHA Board met and decided that the were made to engage the Malaysian his- a venue for would be historians and also naglaon sa Philippine Daily Inquirer. Chairman of the NHCP and bestselling Park, and a tour of the new National Mu- next PHA conference will be elevated torians. for seasoned historians who still want to Malatsismis at may kilig ang istilo author and lecturer, will talk about “The seum of Natural History. into an international level. Although This resulted in my visit at the head- contribute in piecing together our cher- nito pero laging may primaryang batis. Future of History: Reflections on a Public The Commission on Higher Educa- the decision was rather abrupt and un- quarters of the Malaysian Historical ished past. Life.” tion endorsed the event and the Depart- planned, all members were optimistic Society in Kuala Lumpur where subse- I thank everyone who participated in PHA Balita is the official publication of the Celebrity and TV presentor Lourd ment of Education has issued an advisory that it could be mounted by the Board quent meetings were held. The Malay- various capacities in all the projects of Philippine Historical Association Ernest de Veyra will give his experienc- related to it. for the year 2015. sian delegates were headed by their ex- PHA during my stint as president. Let es in presenting history in the media in us continue to forge partnerships in the Editor For queries and other informa- Series of meetings followed along ecutive Chairman Tan Sri Omar Mohd Prof. Gloria E. Melencio “Telebisyon, Tambay, Talá: Kung Paano tion, please visit http://2018conference. this line, the first of which was held at Hashim. local, national and international arena. Tumatalakay ng Kasaysayan ang History pha1955.com or contact Dr. Fernando the University of Santos Tomas at the The meeting was fruitful; they All these initiatives will make possible Contributors with Lourd.” Santiago, Vice President of the Asso- conference room of then Vice Chan- agreed to come to Manila for the inter- a brighter future in academic scholar- Prof. Jonathan Balsamo The afternoon of the first day and the Prof. Michael Charleston Chua ciation and Conference Convenor, at cellor for Student Affairs Dr. Evelyn national conference in 2015 and they ship. Prof. Fernando Santiago rest of the second day will be devoted to [email protected] or Prof. Songco. even invited the Society of Indonesian paper presentations in parallel sessions Jonathan C. Balsamo, Secretary of the Dr. De Viana, chair of the History Historians to participate in the said Emmanuel F. Calairo, PhD Layout from various stakeholders such as aca- Association, at (+632) 587-5354, 0905- Department, gave us the initial contacts event. The 2015 International Confer- PHA President (2014-2018) Hernan S. Melencio demics, educators, local historians, heri- 5762181. The public is invited to join. 4 PHA BALITA September 2018 September 2018 PHA BALITA 5 Cavite historian claims real Independence Day could be Aug. 1

PHILIPPINE Historical Association President Emmanuel Franco Calairo claimed that Emilio Aguinaldo may not be satisfied with the proclamation of in- dependence made in his house in Kawit, Cavite on 12 June 1898. He pointed out that Aguinaldo’s sig- nature was absent among the many signa- tures in the Independence Day Proclama- tion. It was Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista who read the said Proclamation. Calairo made the claim in a ceremony From left, Jose Victor Jimenez, Dr. Zahidi Rashid Zainol, Prof. Dr. Dato Raja Abdullah Yaacob and Dr. Fernando Santiago Jr. at the old Bacoor Municipal Plaza be- side the Church where the unveiling of National Historical Commission of the Philippines Marker took place recently. Seminar on oral history research Subsequently, a book and a documentary on the Bacoor Assembly were launched. He farther explained that Aguinaldo had called for another meeting in Bacoor in Malaysia, Philippines held on 1 August 1898 and signed an Act that Apolinario Mabini drafted which explic- By Fernando Santiago Jr., PhD the second, a tour, and a courtesy call to ol Rashid of the Oral History Association itly proclaimed the Philippine Indepen- Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines of Malaysia; Growing Importance of Oral dence, not just a mere ratification or reit- THE Philippine Historical Association Dato’ Raszlan Abdul Rashid. History in Malaysia with Few Case Stud- eration of 12 June. (PHA), in partnership with the Persatuan The series of lectures was held at the ies by Professor Dato’ Dr. Raja Abdullah Furthermore, Calairo pointed out that Sejarah Lisan Malaysia (Oral History So- Verdure, Henry Sy Sr. Hall at De La Salle Yaacob of the Oral History Association of the Malolos Congress ratified that 1 Au- ciety of Malaysia) and the Department of University. Malaysia; and Oral History and Memory: gust 1898 Proclamation and not the 12 History, De La Salle University, held the The first session was themed “Sharing Some Considerations for Historians by June 1898 document, based on records. international seminar “Bridging Nations Experiences, Oral History in Malaysia Dr. Fernando A. Santiago Jr. of the PHA. But, why did we forget 1 August and Through Oral History: A Seminar on Oral and the Philippines.” The second session was themed “Oral have been celebrating 12 June instead? History Research in Malaysia and the The presentations were: Captur- History and Southeast Asian Heritage.” It was Aguinaldo himself who can be at Philippines” on 23-24 July 2018. ing Reminiscences, Preserving the Past: The papers presented were: Gene- fault. Calairo speculated that it has to do It aimed to share best practices in oral The Legacy of Dr. Marcelino Foronda to alogy as Narrative and Heritage: Re- with his later rift with his former trusted history, establish linkages for future col- Philippine Oral History by Jose Victor searching the Malay Family in Peninsu- adviser Apolinario Mabini. Read Calai- laboration among oral historians and pro- Jimenez of De La Salle University; Oral lar Malaysia by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ahmad ro’s book for more expose. mote the use of oral history in the region. History Association of Malaysia and Oral Murad Merican of the Universiti Sains Although it is now clear that the proc- The two-day event was composed of History Programmes in Malaysia: Issues Malaysia; Oral History Research as a lamation was actually 1 August based on a series of lectures on the first day and on and Challenges by Dr. Zahidi Dato’ Zain- Study Discipline in Enriching Malaysian historiographic documents, would we Cultural Heritage Resources by Profes- choose another less dramatic signing to a ther interesting debate that will enrich cesses of writing and unwriting history. sor Dr. Sohaimi Zakaria of the Universiti more symbolic displaying and playing of our understanding of the past and the pro- ­— Xiao Chua Teknologi Mara; and Stories Captured by our national symbols and a mass celebra- Word of Mouth: Cultural Heritage Build- tion as our Independence Day? Pobre launches book on Armed Forces history ing through Oral History by Christine M. PHA and founder past president Ga- Abrigo, Director of the De La Salle Uni- briel Fabella had pushed for June 12 FORMER Philippine Historical Association (PHA) President Cesar Pobre launched versity Library. as Independence Day instead of 4 July his book entitled History of the Armed Forces of the Filipino People Volume 2, at the On the second day, the Malaysian del- 1946. National Historical Commission of the Philippines office in Manila on 30 July 2018. egation with representatives of the PHA If we choose a symbolic Independence National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chair Rene Escalante, World and the DLSU Department of History vis- celebration, would it not be better to just War II veteran Retired General Arnulfo Bañez, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, ited the Marcelino Foronda Oral History declare the Bonifacio proclamation of the Philippine Veterans Association Office Administrator Retired General Ernesto Carolina Collection at the De La Salle University revolutionary government in Balintawak and former President Fidel Ramos attended the launching of the new book. Library. They then proceeded to a guided in 24 August 1896 instead? Members of the PHA Board who also graced the occasion were Treasurer Evelyn tour of the Malacañang Museum. Surely, Calairo’s book will raise fur- Songco, Board Member Estrellita Muhi and Press Relations Officer Xiao Chua. 6 PHA BALITA September 2018 September 2018 PHA BALITA 7 300 historians, educators, researchers attend 2017 PHA Southeast Asian conference Ang ‘Misis’ ng SOME 300 historians, educators and cal context on South EastAsian Studies, of the University National, Jakarta on researchers attended the Fourth Interna- Archeology, Anthropology, Cultural “Becoming an urban citizen: The politics tional Conference of the International Studies, Education, Humanities, Interna- of urban governance and Indonesian Na- Kasaysayan Council for Historical and Cultural Co- tional Studies, Literature, tionalism.” operation-Southeast Asia (ICHCC-SEA) Sociology, Political Science, and re- For the PHA, Reynaldo Ileto of Nan- ANG ating salita para sa empleyado ng dating tagapangulo ng NHCP, lagi at the Manila Hotel on 14 September and lated areas were presented during said yang Technological University in Singa- pamahalaan ay kawani, na pinaniniwa- siyang sumusunod kay Dela Salle Universityon 15 September international conference last year. pore and author of the influential history laang nagmula sa salitang “wani” mula Mely sa mga reglamen- 2017. Malaysian Historical Society Profes- book Pasyon and Revolution discussed sa salitang Austronesyano. Ang ibig tong “by the book.” Spearheading the theme The Malay sorEmeritus Dr. Muhammad HajiSalleh “The Southeast Asian Context of the Fil- sabihin, tumutulong at nagmamalasakit. Ngunit dagdag niya, World: Connecting the Past to the Pres- talked about the “Literary Recreations of ipino Struggle for History and the Rise Ito rin ang sinasabing pinagmulan ng kailangang makita ent, the Philippine Historical Association History: New Narratives and Interpreta- of the PHA.” salitang bayani. na mula siya sa (PHA), together with the Malaysian His- tions of the Sulalat Al-Salatin: The Ma- Dr. Rommel Curaming of the Univer- Sa komunidad ng mga cultural work- isang panahong torical Society (PSM)and the of Indone- lay Annals. Doctor Zaid Bin Ahmad of sity of Brunei Darussalam tackled “To er, isang kawani ang nakilala sa bansag mas pormal ang sian Historians (MSI), joined hands in the University Putra Malaysia discussed Historicize or Historicalize? The Ana- na ‘Misis’ — si Mrs. Emelita Verano training ng mga holding said international conference. the “Inquest for Indigenous Epistemol- lytical is Political in the Comparative Almosara. Mula sa pagsali niya sa dat- lingkod-bayan. ICHCC-SEA conferences have been ogy: The Post- Discourse of Historiog- Approach to the Malay World.” ing National Historical Institute (NHI) Laging pre- held in Manila, Philippines; Bukittinggi, raphy in the Malay World.” Dr. Rene Escalante, Chairman of the noong 1975, 40 taon siyang naglingkod sentable ang West Sumatra, Indonesia; and Kuala The plenary speakers from the Soci- National Historical Commission of the sa ating pmahalaan at unangat ‘from the kanyang ka- Lumpur, Malaysia. ety of Indonesian Historians were Oman Philippines delivered the keynote for the ranks.’ Kahit hindi siya historyador, ma- suotan at pino PHA President Emmanuel Calairo Fathurahman of the Syarif Hidayatullah event. halaga ang ginawa niya sa amin bilang sa kanyang said that the conference “promoted the State Islamic University, Jakarta for the A board resolution of the PHA was isang ‘cultural manager’ na nagtaguyod pakikipag- historical and cultural heritage of South topic “A New Insight on the Intellectual presented to Dr. Zeus A. Salazar, rec- ng pagpapalaganap ng kasaysayan sa ugnayan sa East Asia. It was an outlet for the latest Islamic Networks between Mindanao ognizing his important role in Southeast sa pamamagitan ng mga museo at iba mga tao. historical studies on the Philippines and and the Malay World in the 19th Centu- Asian Studies, and to the region as well, pa. 16 na taon siyang Deputy Executive Bago siya magretiro, nagkaroon siya Balsamo noong Agosto 11, 2018 na the region.” ry: Sheikh Muhammad Said Manuscript as the academic prime mover of the Pan- Director ng NHI. ng pagkakataon na matamo ang isang iniwan na tayo ni ‘Misis’ dahil sa cardiac Research papers with strong histori- Collection,” and Professor Andi Achdian Malayan Identity. Ayon kay Alvin Alcid, pinuno napakataas na posisyon, ang pagiging arrest at breast cancer. Iniwan niya sa ngayon ng Research and Publications Executive Director ng National Commis- atin ang isang mabuting halimbawa ng Division ng ngayon ay NHCP, nakilala sion for Culture and the Arts. propesyonalismo at kabutihang loob sa siya bilang natatanging ‘misis’ at wala Matapos nito, ang istriktang ad- pamamahalaang pangkultura. Ayon sa nang iba pa dahil ang mga sumunod na minsistrador ay nagpokus sa kanyang kanya, “Culture and the arts serve as the Public lecture tackles Aguinaldo’s Hong Kong exile mga naging boss sa NHI halos ay walang paaralan, ang Concepcion Kids Learning moving spirit in nation building. They er known as the ‘Hong Kong junta’ were mga asawa. Lagi raw siyang binibigyan Center, kung saan nakilala siya bilang are important components required for the subjects of a recent public lecture. ng mga challenging task ni Ma’am Mely si ‘Teacher Mely.’ Pero di siya nawalan any country to progress. As a catalyst, Organized by the Hong Kong Chap- at sinasabing “Paano mo malalaman na ng pinagkakaabalahan, kasama na ang the role of arts and culture is to provide marunong kang lumangoy kung hindi President Elpidio Quirino Foundation a means to uplift values and social trans- ter of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, ka ihahagis sa tubig?” Wala raw dapat at naging aktibo sa amin sa Philippine formation in our osociety.” the lecture was part of the commemora- pinalalampas na oportunidad o hamon. Historical Association. Nagpakita siya Paalam, Ma’am Mely, ang natatangi tion of the nearly five-month exile of Ang kanyang motto, ‘carpe diem’ — ng matinding pagtitiwala sa kakayahan at minamahal naming ‘Misis’, isang Aguinaldo and 25 other leaders of the seize the day. naming mas nakababata. tunay na kawani ng bayan. Philippine revolution against Spain, Nakilala siya sa pagiging mahigpit at Kaya malungkot ang balita na (Mula sa column ni Xiao Chua na istrikta. Ayon nga kay Dr. Maris Diokno, binigay sa akin ng kasamang Jonathan Xiao Time sa Abante) at the former Crown Colony recently. Philippine Deputy Consul General Dr. Emmanuel F. Calairo, President of the Philippine Historical Association and history Roderico Atienza welcomed all the par- professor at the De La Salle University Dasmariñas, is given a certificate of recognition by Sir ticipants to the lecture that included Phil- Conference on teaching the Rizal course held Pieter Nootenboom, Knight Grand Order of Rizal, for his commemorative lecture at the Philip- The Philippine Historical Association by virtue of Proclamation No. 126, s. nic University of the Philippines- Ma- ippine Historical Association Secretary pine Consulate General in Hong Kong on 3 June 2018. The other participants are (from left) (PHA) held a national conference on 2001. With the theme “Rizal for the nila, Van Ybiernas, Dr. Lisandro Elias Prof. Jonathan Balsamo; Dr. Arlene Abella, Vice President of the Cavite Historical Society; Jonathan Balsamo, Cavite Historical So- teaching the Rizal course at the Nation- 21st Century Learner,” the conference Claudio, Dr. Fernando A. Santiago, Jr. Lady Zeny Navarro; Sir KH Chan, KCR; Lady Lilibeth Cruz; Dr. Nagar Lai, KCR; Sir Fidel ciety Vice President Arlene Abella, and Manuel, KCR; Sir Thomas Chan, KCR; and Sir Ricky Sadiosa, KCR, Area Commander for the al Historical Commission of the Philip- gathered historians, history and social and Michael Charleston “Xiao” Chua Order of the Knights of Rizal in China, Hong Kong and Macau. (Knights of Rizal Hong Kong) Dr. Emmanuel Calairo, history professor pines office in T.M. Kalaw Street, -Ma science educators and enthusiasts to - all from the De La Salle University, of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. nila from 15-16 December 2017. share ideas, researches and strategies Wensley Reyes of the Philippine Nor- By Roy Mabasa exile in Hong Kong on December 27, 1897 (Reprinted from https://news. This 2nd National Conference on that will enhance the teaching of the man University, and Dr. Evelyn Songco in exchange for 400,000 Mexican pesos Teaching the Rizal Course was held in Rizal Course. of the University of Santo Tomas shared mb.com.ph/2018/06/28/public-lecture- HOW General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first from the Spanish government and how he line with the celebration of Rizal Month Dr. Raul Sebastian of the Polytech- their expertise as conference speakers. president of the Philippines, agreed to an organized a revolutionary government, lat- tackles-aguinaldos-hong-kong-exile/) 8 PHA BALITA September 2018

Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil Salazar cited as prime mover of The Grand Old Lady Pan-Malayan identity of Public History IN an international conference held at the Manila Hotel on 14 Septem- ber 2017, the Philippine Historical By Gloria Esguerra Melencio Association recognized historian Zeus Salazar as the academic prime “THE Grand Old Lady of Public History,” as historian Xiao Chua endearingly describes mover of the Pan-Malayan identity her, had written 30 last 30 July 2018. Carmen as he has been making researches Maria Aurora Vicenta Guerrero y Francisco and lectures about the multi-ethnic- vda. de Cruz y vda. de Nakpil died peacefully ity and multi-culturality of the Aus- at 96 leaving behind a body of work as a his- tronesian or Malayan identity for torian, journalist, editor, literary writer, col- several decades. umnist and a legacy of responsive and honest The historian is described in the government work that she had trailblazed. citation as the one “who has done Coming from a family of renowned doc- tors, scientists, playwrights, painters and nov- most in developing Pan-Malayan elists, Chitang as she was fondly called had identity through scholarly efforts.” made an indelible mark as a staff member, Speaking in Filipino interspersed editor and columnist at the Evening News, with Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa In- Philippines Herald, Manila Chronicle, Manila donesia and English languages, Dr. Times, Asia magazine, and Malaya, in addi- Salazar accepted the recognition tion to contributing lectures, essays, short given to him by fellow historians, stories to other publications in the Philippines academicians, researchers and other and around the world for 60 years. She had 10 professionals. books to boot: Woman Enough; A Question of Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil Identity; History Today; The Philippines and Among the historians and acade- the Filipinos; The Rice Conspiracy (a novel;, is an excerpt taken from “Legends and Adven- micians writing about the Austrone- the Centennial Reader and Whatever; an au- tures,” part of Carmen Guerrero Nakpil’s au- sian civilization, Prof. Zeus Salazar, tobiographical trilogy Myself, Elsewhere; tobiographical trilogy. This is published with PhD, has been recognized as hav- Legends and Adventures; and Exeunt. the permission of the author and with the as- ing a body of work, which include Foremost of her government stint was at sistance of her daughter Lisa G. Nakpil.) among others journal articles, schol- the Philippine National Historical Commis- “I am sure EDSA began the day Ninoy arly essays and his books Malayan sion where she served as its Chairperson in was killed. The Marcos’ empire crumbled, the 1960s, also at the helm of the Manila His- not in February 1986 when, disfigured and be- Connection: Ang Pilipinas sa Dunia torical Commission in the 1990s, and director- draggled, he fled in that American helicopter Melayu (1998) and Ang Pilipinong general of the Technology Resource Center out of Malacañang. It happened almost three “Banua”/“Banwa” sa Mundong from 1975 to 1985. She was also elected to years earlier when Ninoy Aquino fell dead on Melano-Polynesiano (2006). the Executive Board of the UNESCO in Paris the tarmac. This last scholarly work is rec- in 1983 by popular vote of the international The body in that open coffin beneath the ognized as “the most developed assembly. Looking for more information on catafalque at the church of Sto. Domingo and, articulation thus far of a version of how she lived her life, Xiao Chua’s column later, on the bed of white and yellow flowers Pan-Malayanism as a consciously in Abante newspaper said: “…dinoneyt niya on the truck that moved slowly through the ang kanyang suweldo para may dagdag-pon- mass of mourners was Ninoy’s. But Ninoy did political-cultural-academic project,” do sa paglalathala ng mga publikasyon ukol not die on that sunny Sunday afternoon in Au- according to the PHA citation. sa buhay ng mga bayani, habambuhay niyang gust 1983 at the Manila International Airport, PHA likewise emphasized the pinakalat ang kasaysa¬yan at sariling kultura for that was when he began to live forever in conceptual and cultural concepts sa madla sa mga artikulo at kolum na kanyang the hearts of his countrymen. It was Ferdinand that Salazar espoused on the study inipon sa ilang mga aklat.” Marcos who died that day, and he knew it. The of the Malayo-Polynesian world. Her daughter Gemma Cruz-Araneta, yellow-clad street demonstrations that fol- His studies also contributed to the 1964 Miss International, inherits from her lowed, the gruesome campaign for the Snap strengthening of the Filipino nation- this generous and nationalistic spirit when she Election and the joyous, invincible wave of also donated her much coveted USD 10,000 people on the city’s circumferential highway al identity and have been connecting beauty queen prize to the Manila Boys Town called EDSA in February 1986, were only the the Filipinos, seemingly a Western- and Girls Home in Marikina. post-mortem.” ized people, to their deeper identity Taking a glimpse of how she thought, this Indeed, Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil had as part of the Malayan world, the author lifted a portion of her writing from the lived a full life. Salute to the Grand Old Lady PHA stated in its resolution. Malacanang website that says: (The following of Public History.