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History of the Philippines
Two narratives from Canada covering the beginnings of the archipelago all the way to the present, from Frasier Weir and from Daniel Young. Also, an account of the 85-year-long Dagohoy revolt in Bohol, by Alan Cajes.

Humabon, Defender of Cebu
Rajah Humabon massacred the men of Ferdinand Magellan after the battle of Mactan and other historical scenes re-created by Manuel Panares in his paintings of Cebu's past.

Idols of Philippine History
Brief biographies of Rizal, Bonifacio, Ninoy, Tandang Sora, Mabini and other luminaries from pre-colonial times to the EDSA People Power revolution.

Jewels of Imelda Marcos
Photos and brief history of jewelry that supposedly belonged to the former First Lady.

Jose Rizal
Comprehensive website about the national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal. Includes an article on the rumored relationship with a former Nazi dictator.

Jose Rizal's 'Sweet Foreigner'
Biography of Josephine Bracken, Irish wife of the national hero, Jose Rizal, who stood by his side during his execution and joined the Katipunan struggle later.

Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere
The complete text of the novel that inspired the Philippine Revolution. With both contemporary and recent criticism.

Jose Rizal's Retraction, Or Not
Did the national hero renounce all his writings against the friars, or not? Details of the multiple copies, doubtful document sources and vague testimonies sustain the long and still ongoing debate.

Jose Rizal, Hero of the Filipinos
Jose Rizal, the national hero, declared his opposition to the 1896 revolution. By Charles Edward Russell and B.B. Rodriguez, published in 1923

Jose Rizal: Reflections of a Filipino
And other writings by the Philippine national hero, from the Cavite State University.

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