The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) joins the People of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, and the Bangsamoro People in remembering the Tacbil Mosque Massacre that occurred 50 years ago today. Beginning on 24 September 1974, large numbers of residents of Malisbong, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat were massacred by State Forces when they were forced into … Read more
Divisoria (Manila’s Sprawling Market Area) The term “Divisoria” refers to the vast market area in North Manila, centered at the Divisoria market in San Nicolas, Manila. The name “Divisoria” was used to refer to the wide street (Azcarraga, or Recto) which were laid down to act as fire breaks and separate flammable Tondo from the … Read more
Traslacion or Feast of the Black Nazarene (Manila’s Great Religious Procession) An annual religious festivity centered on the veneration of the image of the Black Nazarene at Quiapo Church. The feast, which takes place on January 9, commemorates the transfer of the copy of the image of the Black Nazarene from the Recollect church in … Read more
Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados of Santa Ana (La Gobernadora de Manila) The famed Marian image is enshrined at Santa Ana Church. Brought to Manila by Fray Vicente Ingles in 1717. The image was created in 1713 and was a copy of the original image in Valencia, Spain. In 1720, Acting Governor-General Archbishop Francisco dela … Read more
The kalesa is one of several examples of horse-drawn public conveyances from the early days of Manila. The kalesa had two variants, the carromata and the karitela. The carromata had seats facing forward which can carry one to two passengers. The karitela had seats on the side facing each other and can carry up to … Read more