Arrest and trial of Jose Rizal

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Arrest and Trial of Jose Rizal On this day, December 6, in 1896, the first day of José Rizal’s trial began. He was charged with rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy (“por rebelion, sedicion y asociacion ilicita”) against the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. His trial would conclude with a death sentence via a firing squad. … Read more

Sack Race: Larong Pinoy

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Sack Race: Larong Pinoy This fiesta favorite also made its way into Children’s Games (CG)! The Padada, Davao del Sur leg of this UNESCO-recognized program was a blast, with the sack race as one of its games. Having teams with an equal number of members, each participant has to jump to the finish line with … Read more

Luksong Tinik

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Luksong Tinik: Larong Pinoy This game requires a mother, and her children to jump over thorns, a backyard, or any open space, and lots of jumping! The mother is the head of the team, and the other team, with its two members, will sit on the ground face-to-face to form the thorns. These thorns (fingers … Read more

Karerang Takbo

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Karerang Takbo: Larong Pinoy This game stays true to the teamwork, speed, and agility themes of Filipino games tested in not just one, but three activities! This relay race features teams of equal members battling it out to finish the obstacles. The first obstacle is piko or hopscotch where members of both teams simultaneously hop … Read more