The March of Contradictions
As we near the close of International Women’s Month, we feature the column of UP Manila Prof. Bernard Karganilla, who provides readers a view of affairs in the country from the lens of history. It has been a nation of contradictions indeed. Prof. Karganilla[READ]
Great news! The Alas ng Bayan exhibit is extended by a day!
Interested folks are invited to attend the Crisis Preparedness 2026: A Global Futures Colloquium and the exhibit’s closing ceremony on March 24. Museum of a History of Ideas, UP Manila 2:00–5:00 PM Scan the QR code on the poster to register and secure your[READ]
‘Alas ng Bayan 2.0’ Exhibit Highlights Filipina Heroes Through Art and History
March12, 2026 | Text by: Charmaine A. LingdasPhotos by: Sarah Hazel Moces S. Pulumbarit The University of the Philippines Manila Museum of a History of Ideas (MHI) launched the “Alas ng Bayan 2.0” exhibit on March 10, 2026, as part of the university’s celebration of[READ]
Alas Ng Bayan 2.0 opens at UP Manila.
Alas ng Bayan 2.0 continues its run at the UP Manila Museum of a History of Ideas in celebration of National Women’s Month. Through the visual language of komiks, the exhibit reimagines five Filipina heroines—Gregoria “Oriang” de Jesus, Apolonia Catra, Remedios Gomez-Paraiso “Kumander Liwayway,”[READ]
#ALASNGBAYAN2 is now open at the UP Manila Museum of A History of Ideas!
We thank UP MOAHI for hosting this exhibit, which traces the unbroken line of Filipina heroism from the nineteenth century to the present through the visual language of komiks. By situating these narratives within an academic space, the exhibit invites sustained engagement with questions[READ]
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Following its exhibition at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Official) , Alas ng Bayan 2.0 will open at the UP Manila Museum of a History of Ideas on March 10! The exhibit traces the unbroken line of Filipina heroism from the nineteenth century to[READ]
Kasama sa Kalsada – Karina Constantino-David
Walang permanenteng tagumpay, at wala ring permanenteng kabiguan. Pagkatapos ng aklasang EDSA, maraming nagising. Marami rin ang muling natulog. Hinarap ng marami ang bukas at ang iba nama'y tinalikuran ang nabawing dangal. Ang ikalimang tula, pagkatapos ilikas at iligtas ng U.S. ang pamilya ng mga[READ]
Pagkatapos ng Rebolusyon ni Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo
Pagkatapos ng rebolusyon, hindi natapos ang rebolusyon. Pang-apat na tula sa ikaapat na araw ng EDSA, serye ng berso para sa EDSA-40, mula sa sinulat ni Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo, dakilang makata ng bayan na, tulad ni Lacaba, Popa, at Sunico, hinahangaan ng Constantino Foundation. Pagkatapos ng[READ]
Panalangin ng Punyal ni Ramon C. Sunico
Kapag nabasa mo itong sinulat ni Ramon C. Sunico, maiisip mong para sa kasalukuyan ang ikaapat na tula sa serye para sa EDSA40. Totoo, parang mas kailangan natin itong dasal ngayon: Nag-uumapaw ang ngitngit sa mga kawatan. Namumuo ang mga kamao at dumadalas nang naghahanap[READ]
YOU ARE INVITED! Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Edsa Revolution & What is its Relevance, Lessons for the Philippines today
Tertulia-Inspired & Non-Partisan **Pandesal Forum** You are invited to a morning of meaningful dialogue — where ideas are shared as warmly as freshly-baked pandesal & brewed coffee. This session shall discuss a pivotal chapter of Philippine history Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026 Time: 9:00 AM[READ]
