De La Salle University Department of History

Due to the high volume of online registrations, we would like to inform everyone that registration for the Public History in the Philippines: A National Conference is now officially closed.
We sincerely thank everyone for their interest and enthusiasm in this event. Please note that a confirmation email will be sent to participants who have been selected to attend the in-person conference at De La Salle University.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏–𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
The online registration for participants for Public History in the Philippines: A National Conference is now open. Join us at De La Salle University Manila on May 11–12, 2026, and be part of a dynamic gathering of scholars, practitioners, and cultural workers in public history and heritage.
This conference is jointly organized by the University of the Philippines Department of History and the De La Salle University Department of History.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
Online registration is open from 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/publichistoryph

The conference is 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜
We invite students, educators, researchers, cultural workers, and the wider public to take part in this conversation.
For inquiries, contact Chen Ramos at [email protected].

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭
Over the past two decades, public history in the Philippines has undergone a significant transformation. While it has long extended beyond the academe (through museums, commemorations, cultural institutions, popular media, and community memory practices), it now circulates with unprecedented speed and reach through high-grossing period films, digital platforms, community archives, and heritage mapping initiatives. This expansion has diversified the actors who shape public understandings of the past, from grassroots organizations to independent content creators. However, the same infrastructure that widens participation has also intensified contestation. Social media has become a volatile arena in which historical narratives are amplified, simplified, or distorted, as algorithm-driven visibility and political agendas often outpace scholarly verification and historical reflection. Public history in the Philippines today is therefore both vibrant and vulnerable.

This conference brings together practitioners and stakeholders in public history to critically examine the current state and emerging trajectories of public history in the Philippines. It aims to offer a space for conversations across academic institutions, cultural organizations, and community-based initiatives about the shared challenges of preserving memory, narrating contested pasts, and making historical knowledge accessible to diverse audiences. The conference also welcomes the sharing of innovative practices that are reshaping public engagement with history, including digital archives, oral history projects, and heritage mapping initiatives, while assessing their possibilities and limitations. Central to this inquiry is a sustained reflection on ethical concerns surrounding representation, inclusivity, authority, and accessibility, particularly in contexts where historical narratives remain politically charged and socially uneven.

Oathtaking of New Officers and Members of the National Commitee on Historical Research (NCHR)
2026-2028 (NCCA)

1. Dr. Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope- Head (Siliman University)
2. Mr. Arthur M. Navarro- Vice Head (PHA)
3. Dr. Charita A. Delos Reyes- Secretary (UP-Baguio)
4. Ms. Christine G. Dulnuan- Member (NHCP)
5. Mr. Rubollah Al-Husseini Javier Alonto- Member (PNHS)
6. Dr. Kristoffer R. Esquejo- Member (ADHIKA)
7. Mr. Neville Jay Manaois- Member (Ateneo de Manila University)
8. Dr. Marlon S. Delupio- Member (DLSU)
9. Dr. Archie B. Resos- Member (UST)
10. Dr. Ruel V. Pagunsan- Member (UP-Diliman)
11. Dr. Jamelyn B. Palattao- Member (Mindanao State University- Iligan)
12. Dr. Abubacar A. Ali- Member (Mindanao State University- Marawi)
13. Dr. Faina A. Ulindang- Member (Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan)

ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIFT TO ONLINE LECTURE

ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIFT TO ONLINE LECTURE

In view of recent university advisories, the public lecture:

“BEYOND THE NATION-STATE: TOWARDS A TRANS-ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF RISK AND DISASTER IN THE PHILIPPINES”
by Prof. Dr. Greg Bankoff

scheduled on 26 March 2026 (Thursday), 2:30–4:00 PM will now be conducted online via Zoom.

Registration remains required.
The Zoom link will be sent exclusively to registered participants.

If you wish to join, you may still register through the same link:
🔗 https://forms.gle/FuNvuUMVbJsix7uY9

We look forward to your participation. Thank you.

Abstract
The history of the Philippines has largely been framed within the boundaries of the nation-state, shaping both how its past has been interpreted and the societies with which it is most often compared. A trans-environmental perspective, however, situates the archipelago within broader geographies of environmental risk that transcend political borders. Located in the path of the powerful typhoons that form over the Western North Pacific and along the seismic and volcanic “Ring of Fire” stretching from Indonesia to Japan, the Philippines occupies a landscape defined by recurrent natural hazards. These environmental conditions link the archipelago to other hazard-prone societies whose histories have likewise been shaped by cycles of destruction, displacement, and recovery. This talk argues for a trans-environmental history that foregrounds shared regimes of risk rather than geopolitical boundaries as the basis for comparison. By placing the Philippines within wider hazard zones, it explores how repeated exposure to typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions has structured patterns of adaptation, resilience, and social response over time, revealing disaster as a fundamental historical condition shaping Filipino experience.

Please join us!

ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIFT TO ONLINE LECTURE

In view of recent university advisories, the public lecture:

“BEYOND THE NATION-STATE: TOWARDS A TRANS-ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF RISK AND DISASTER IN THE PHILIPPINES”

by Prof. Dr. Greg Bankoff

scheduled on 26 March 2026 (Thursday), 2:30–4:00 PM will now be conducted online via Zoom.

Registration remains required.

The Zoom link will be sent exclusively to registered participants.

If you wish to join, you may still register through the same link:
🔗 https://forms.gle/FuNvuUMVbJsix7uY9

We look forward to your participation. Thank you.

This lecture is open to the public but pre-registration is strictly required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/FuNvuUMVbJsix7uY9

Abstract
The history of the Philippines has largely been framed within the boundaries of the nation-state, shaping both how its past has been interpreted and the societies with which it is most often compared. A trans-environmental perspective, however, situates the archipelago within broader geographies of environmental risk that transcend political borders. Located in the path of the powerful typhoons that form over the Western North Pacific and along the seismic and volcanic “Ring of Fire” stretching from Indonesia to Japan, the Philippines occupies a landscape defined by recurrent natural hazards. These environmental conditions link the archipelago to other hazard-prone societies whose histories have likewise been shaped by cycles of destruction, displacement, and recovery. This talk argues for a trans-environmental history that foregrounds shared regimes of risk rather than geopolitical boundaries as the basis for comparison. By placing the Philippines within wider hazard zones, it explores how repeated exposure to typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions has structured patterns of adaptation, resilience, and social response over time, revealing disaster as a fundamental historical condition shaping Filipino experience.

ANNOUNCEMENT: EVENT CANCELLATION

The De La Salle University Southeast Asia Research Center and Hub (SEARCH) and the Department of History regret to inform you that the public lecture titled:

“Colonial Democracy in Southeast Asia: The Philippines as a Case Study”
by Dr. Shelton Woods
scheduled on 18 March 2026 (Wednesday), 9:15–10:45 AM at Pardo Hall, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, De La Salle University

has been cancelled due to the shift to a work-from-home modality this week.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Further updates regarding a possible rescheduling will be announced in due course.

Thank you.

PUBLIC LECTURE INVITATION (This event has been cancelled)

The De La Salle University Southeast Asia Research Center and Hub (SEARCH) and the Department of History invite you to a public lecture:

Colonial Democracy in Southeast Asia: The Philippines as a Case Study

Speaker: Dr. Shelton Woods
Associate Dean, Honors College and Distinguished Professor of Southeast Asian History, Boise State University, Idaho, USA

Date: 18 March 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:15-10:45 AM
Venue: Pardo Hall, 5th Floor, Henry Sy Sr. Building, De La Salle University

This lecture is open to the public but pre-registration is strictly required.

Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdsUFkSKjMAAS.../viewform
Registration Deadline: March 16, 2025
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About the Speaker:
Dr. Shelton Woods was born in Manila and spent his first eighteen years in Baguio City. As a child and teenager, his closest friends were members of the Kankanaey and Ibaloi peoples, though their common language of communication was Ilocano.
At eighteen he moved to the United States to play collegiate basketball. He earned his MA in Modern Chinese History and his PhD in Southeast Asian and Japanese History from UCLA. He has served as a distinguished professor and dean at Boise State University for the past twenty-five years, and during the summers he teaches at Oxford University.
Dr. Woods is the author of seven books and over a hundred scholarly articles.
More information about Dr. Woods and his latest book can be found at: sheltonwoods.com

The DLSU Department of History, in cooperation with
Sociedad de Historia and HISTPUB & HISTHER A51 class

presents

PANDAYAN Student Lecture Series

"Kasaysayang Panlipunan ng Pamilihan ng Baguio City, 1945-2023"

Kristine T. Baniqued-Dela Cruz
Mar. 10, 2025
12:45 pm-2:15 pm
Philippe Jones Lhuillier Conference Room, 14F Henry Sy, Sr. Hall

Abstract:

Ang pamilihan ng Baguio City ay naitatag noong 1908 habang ang gusali sa pamilihan ng gulay ay nakumpleto noong 1917. Naging kilala ito bilang ang Baguio Stone Market na nasira noong 1945 dahil sa pagbomba sa Baguio kaugnay sa Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaidig. Ang mga Ibalois, unang pangkat etno-linggwistiko na nanirahan sa Baguio, pati ang iba pang mga grupo sa Kordilyera gaya ng mga Kankanaey at Ipugao; mga migrante mula sa kapatagan (Batangueño, Ilokano, Pangasinense, Kapampangan, Bisaya, Mindanaoan); at mga dayuhan (Amerikano, Tsino, Hapones, Indiyano) ay naging bahagi ng palengke na may pinaghalong tingian (retail) at bultuhang pangangalakal (wholesale trade). Karamihan sa mga Pilipino ay nagtaglay ng tradisyunal na kabuhayan gaya ng pagkakaroon ng pwesto sa pamilihan pati pagtitinda sa kalye at bangketa. Nang lumaon, ang kanilang mga kalagayan ay nagbago dahil sa urbanisasyon at pagpapatupad ng mga patakaran ng pamahalaang lokal.
Pangunahing argumento ng pananaliksik na ito na nakisangkot ang mga Pilipino upang pangalagaan ang kanilang mga interes at karapatan sa pamilihan sa pamamagitan ng pagtatatag ng mga samahang pansibiko gaya ng Baguio Market Vendors Association, Baguio City Market Fire Victims Association (BCMFVA), Hilltop and Fish Vendors Association Inc. (HFVAI), at mga kooperatiba. Ang pag-aaral na ito ay nakasandal sa teyorya ng produksyon ng espasyo ni Henri Lefebvre. Ginamit ang mga batis mula sa artsibo, gaya ng mga artikulong pampahayagan mula sa Baguio Midland Courier, mga mapa, larawan, ulat ng pamahalaan, patakaran kaugnay sa pamilihan ng Baguio City, pati ang pasalitang kasaysayan (oral history) upang maisulat ang panlipunang kasaysayan ng pamilihan ng Baguio City.

Bionote:

Si Kristine T. Baniqued-Dela Cruz ay Assistant Professor II sa Departamento ng Kasaysayan, Kolehiyo ng Agham Panlipunan ng Benguet State University – Main Campus. Bago nagturo sa nasabing kolehiyo ay naging bahagi siya ng BSU Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon – Secondary Laboratory School (2012-2019). Siya rin ay nagturo at naging subject area coordinator sa St. Louis School Center High School Department (2004-2012). Tinapos niya ang kanyang kursong Doktorado sa Pilosopiya sa Kasaysayan sa De La Salle University – Manila bilang iskolar ng Commission on Higher Education - Scholarships for Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (CHED-SIKAP). Kinuha niya ang Masterado sa Araling Panlipunan sa Benguet State University at ang kanyang kurso na Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies, Cum Laude, sa Pamantasan ng San Luis noong 2004.
Sa kasalukuyan, siya ay tagapangulo ng Departamento ng Kasaysayan at Pilosopiya ng Kolehiyo ng Agham Panlipunan sa Benguet State University. Isa sa mahalagang posisyon na naitalaga sa kanya ang pagiging Section Head sa Edukasyon sa Benguet State University – Institute of Social Research and Development (BSU-ISRD) mula 2016-2019. Ilan sa kanyang mga pag-aaral ay nakaugnay sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas, Mga Katutubong Kaalaman, Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED), at Research Mentoring. Ang unang nailimbag na kanyang pag-aaral ay ang - “Initiatives in the Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs) in the Tertiary Level Curriculum of Benguet State University La Trinidad Campus” kasama si Dr. Gigy G. Banes ng BSU Main Campus. Siya rin ay nagsilbing tagapagsalita at tagapamahala ng mga pagsasanay sa mga g**o sa Araling Panlipunan sa Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) mula 2016-2020.