My fourth article in Manila Times
Friday, 10 December 2010 31st Conference on National and Local History By Bryan Noel Lazaro The Philippine National Historical Society, the oldest voluntary professional organization on the study and research in Philippine history, held its 31st National Conference on Local and National History, from October 21 to 23 at the Family Country Hotel, General Santos City. This year’s theme, “Towards a National History: Mindanao and Sulu Local History in the context of National History,” sought to look at the researches and writings about Mindanao, Sulu and other regions; situate these studies in the context of national history; identify gaps that can be addressed by future or further researches; and encourage systematic studies on local and national history. The participants consisted of elementary and secondary teachers/administrators, college professors, history major students and even high school students. Papers in the three-day conference included the following: Conference sessions bega...