Palawan Studies Center

The National Museum of the Philippines- Tabon Cave Complex is honored to welcome our visitors, Dr. Manny Calairo, former Chair of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines; Dr. Jose Diaz, President of the Bacoor Historical Society; Prof. Jonathan Balsamo, Tourism Officer of Valenzuela City; and Prof. Michael Angelo Doblado of the Palawan Studies Center.

Their visit is a privilege for the institution, as it affirms our shared commitment to the appreciation and advancement of Philippine history and cultural heritage.

𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗣 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝟴𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡

PILAR, BATAAN ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Chairperson Lisa Guerrero Nakpil together with His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., will lead the 82nd Araw ng Kagitingan on 9 April 2024, Tuesday at 8:00 AM with the theme, ‘Pagpaparangal sa Kagitingan ng mga Beterano: Saligan para sa Nagkakaisang Pilipino.’

Arrival honors will be facilitated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) followed by the national anthems of the Republic of the Philippines, United States of America, and Japan. The wreath-laying ceremony will be led by His Excellency President Marcos Jr., followed by Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Y. Ewing from the Embassy of the United States of America and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya.

Rev. Fr. Josue Enero, Vice General, Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga and Parish Priest of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Balanga will lead the invocation. The tolling of the bells will be done by veteran Felicisima Pajarin dela Cruz assisted by Yeshua Brylen Flores of Luakan National Highschool, Dinalupihan. This will be followed by welcome remarks from Bataan Governor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III and an overview given by NHCP Chairperson Nakpil. Messages from Ambassador Endo Kazuya and Mr. Ewing will then be delivered. Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro will introduce the guest of honor and a speech by the President will mark the end of the program. The AFP will once again facilitate the departure honors.

The nation commemorates Araw ng Kagitingan in remembrance of the Fall of Bataan when Filipino and American forces surrendered to the Japanese after resisting for months with limited weapons, ammunition, and supplies.

The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research, and publications, and to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures.

Refer to:

NHCP Communications Team
T.M. Kalaw Ave., Ermita, Manila 1000
[email protected] | [email protected]
(+632) 5335-1217 | (+63960) 328-4200

Maligayang kaarawan, Gurong Kaagapay, Bb. Ara!

Pagbati sa Direktor ng Palawan Studies Center sa kanyang kaarawan ngayong ika-7 ng Disyembre.

Pagbati sa Direktor ng Palawan Studies Center, Prop. Michael Angelo A. Doblado, sa kanyang pagkakahalal bilang isa sa mga lupon ng Philippine Historical Association!

The new set of Philippine Historical Association Board 2023-2025 (m

President: Dr. Chas Navarro (Ateneo de Manila University)
Vice-President: Atoy Navarro (University of the Philippines Manila)
Secretary: Jonathan Balsamo (Museo ni Dr. Pio Valenzuela)
Treasurer: Dr. Arlene Calara (University of Santo Tomas)
PRO: Prof. Xiao Chua (De La Salle University Manila)
Assistant PRO: Gloria Melencio (University of the Philippines Los Baños)

Board Members:
Dr. Wensley Reyes (University of the Philippines Manila) (concurrently the representative to the NCCA National Committee on Historical Research)
Mr. Michael Angelo Doblado (Palawan State University)
Atty. Teodoro Kalaw IV (Ateneo de Manila University)
Mr. John Ray Ramos (Ateneo de Manila University)
Mr. Ian Christopher B. Alfonso (National Historical Commission of the Philippines)

Immediate Past President: Dr. Ma Luisa Camagay (University of the Philippines Diliman), also the concurrent representative to the Philippine Social Science Council and the editor-in-chief, Historical Bulletin

The election took place during the PHA General Assembly at the Rizal Park Manila on 2 September 2023.

📷 Gerwill Cruz

Daghang salamat, LHCN Members :) #LHCN10 #NHCP2023 #MakeItHistoric

Pagbati sa Direktor ng Palawan Studies Center, Prop.
Michael Angelo A. Doblado at Bb. Ara Dell Beatrice D. Abe, sa kanilang pagtatapos ng Graduate Diploma in Cultural Education bilang mga NCCA Teacher-Scholar, ngayong ika-15 ng Agosto sa Marinduque State College.

Four teacher-scholars from Palawan Studies Center and DepEd are about to finish their Level II of Graduate Diploma in Cultural Education (GDCE) with National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Marinduque State College.

31 teacher-scholars continue their cultural educ diploma in MSC BOAC, Marinduque -- A total of 31 teacher-scholars from Mimaropa, along with Quezon and National Capital Region (NCR) continued with Level II of Graduate Diploma in Cultural Education (GDCE) at Marinduque State College under the supervision of Director Ruby Ann Lantita and Sharmaine Balut. Participa...

In one of her research, Jackie, NGOHP fellow and an anthropologist specializing in Palawan studies, mentioned a particular ethnolinguistic group in Palawan that practices "kaingin" or slash-and-burn cultivation to grow rice that they deem as superior and deserving to be offered to their ancestors. These practice, however, has been banned in Palawan and is declared destructive to environment. Due to this, the culture of said community diminished and can't continue with the traditional subsistence that they have and the belief systems that they practice.

With this, Jackie mentioned that collaboration should be all about balance and align to the context of affected communities. Through collaboration, we are able to understand the practices of communities and indigenous groups and make sound judgment and tangible solutions that could accommodate to their culture and the needs of the majority.

Learn more about sustainability, conservation, and community participation from our fellows' perspectives here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVFcQXJ73sQ