The character of the Philippine Revolution

and manufacturing businesses put him in the middle of “the most advanced sector of the colonial economy.” Tondo, where he lived and worked, was not the same as it is today; it was then “Manila’s most vital urban district” due to its proximity to the sea and rivers. Why does it matter whether Bonifacio was a lowly plebeian or someone of a higher standing?

As I said at the beginning, it has to do with how the Philippine Revolution is interpreted. Was it a movement of the masses or of the colonial elite? The masses, epitomized by farmers and peasants, have a rich and powerful imagery in Philippine history. Often portrayed as “true” Filipinos, they are those who work hard, live modest lives, value family and traditional values, and fight against oppression. The elite, most notably the ilustrado, represent a different image of the Philippines, one that was connected to broader global forces such as manufacturing, modernity, intellectual excellence. These were ones who, having received a Western education, conceived the intellectual, theoretical theories of Philippine nationalism and independence.

If the Philippine Revolution, proclaimed on 12 June 1896 – an event the Winnipeg Filipino community is now gearing up to celebrate – is the founding moment of the modern

Philippines, it’s character affects the nation today. Is the Philippines one for the “masses” (however we might interpret that term today) or for the elite? The answer to this has had significant effects upon the writing of Philippine history.

During the period of American colonialism, when integrating into a “respectable” world order was important for Filipino development, Bonifacio was downplayed and the importance of Rizal was built up. With the advance of more left-wing politics in the Philippines, especially during the Cold War and the period of Marcos’ Martial Law, the figure of Bonifacio was “resurrected as an exemplar of the masses.” As Mojares notes about this shift in emphasis on the origins of Philippine nationalism, “the political necessities of the ‘present’ determined how the past was represented.” first I got mad, but then I realized they’re just ignorant. That is why I believe more awareness and education is needed. We are not going away. We also want to make a mark in this world. We need real acceptance.

The complicated reality is that Philippine nationalism and independence didn’t come from Bonifacio or Rizal alone. They developed amidst incredibly varied motivations in the late 19th and early 20th century Philippines. Today’s society needs to recognize that just as the past affects us today, so does our world today affect our understanding of the past. The way we see the past reflects that past itself while also showing us our own reflection.

Jon Malek received his PhD from Western University and currently teaches history at the University of Manitoba. He is working on a book manuscript on the history of the Winnipeg Filipino community.

PE: How can kababayans in Winnipeg help or support your quest for the crown?

Adrian: They can support my social media, @thequeenadrian. I also have a Go Fund Me page.

*** The Miss International Queen is an annual pageant held in Pattaya, Thailand since

2004. It aims to bring awareness to the LGBTQ + community and equality in society as well as in the workforce, while all the monetary profits from the television broadcast go to the Royal Charity AIDS Foundation of Thailand.

This year’s pageant will be held on June 24, 2023.

The reigning Miss International Queen is Fuschia Anne Ravena from the Philippines who was crowned on June 25, 2022.

Are Sarah Geronimo, John Lloyd Cruz reuniting for a project?

Sarah Geronimo left her followers abuzz Thursday (May 25) after she posted on social media new photos of her with John Lloyd Cruz

The pictures were taken at the Viva office, with Geronimo seemingly hinting that they are reuniting for a project through her caption.

The pop superstar simply left emojis of video cameras and a clock, which some interpreted as an indication that they are about to start filming a project together.

Others, meanwhile, were just happy to see them together again six years since they worked on Finally Found Someone, their last movie together.

In the past, Cruz admitted that he once had feelings for Geronimo, but said that “bad timing” was the reason why their friendship didn’t blossom into something more. “Timing wasn’t a friend,” he said.

Geronimo, for her part, shared that she did have a “crush” on Cruz back when they worked in A Very Special Love, a 2008 romantic comedy that gave birth to their love team’s passionate following.

Geronimo is now married to Matteo Guidicelli, while Cruz is rumored to be in a relationship with Isabel Santos. He is also now a dad to Elias, his son with his former girlfriend Ellen Adarna

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Tito, Vic and Joey announce Eat Bulaga! departure from TAPE

Noontime variety show Eat

Bulaga! main hosts Vic Sotto, his brother Tito Sotto, and Joey de Leon have announced that they will be parting ways with Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE).

Confusion first arose when on a rerun of Eat Bulaga! aired on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, suddenly, the feed cut to the show’s production area.

The three hosts were standing in the middle while other cohosts and staff were taking their places in preparation for the announcement.

Tito began by saying they arrived to do their regular work, however, were not allowed by new TAPE management to air a live show.

Joey then recalled that he and the Sotto brothers have been on the variety show for 44 years since starting it on July 30, 1979, “Lubos ang aming pasasalamat sa mga naging tahanan namin, unang-una ang RPN-9 for nine years, and ABS-CBN for six years, at ang GMA for 28 years.”

Vic offered his gratitude for

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After calming down the voices inside the studio, Vic said: “Hindi na namin iisahin ang laman ng aming puso at damdamin. Ang hangad lang namin ay makapagtrabaho ng mapayapa, walang maaagrabyado, at may respeto sa bawat isa.”

Vic then confirmed that beginning May 31, 2023 that he, Tito, and Joey would be parting ways with TAPE Inc.

“Karangalan namin na kami’y nakapaghatid ng tuwa’t saya mula Batanes hanggang Jolo at naging bahagi ng buhay ninyo. Marami-maraming salamat sa inyong lahat, hanggang sa muli, saan man kami dalhin ng tadhana, tuloy ang isang libo’t isang tuwa,” ended Vic, raising his fist as his brother followed suit.

The trio’s co-hosts who were present – Paolo Ballesteros, Maine Mendoza, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Allan K, and Ryan Agoncillo – all gave them embraces as Vic and Joey said one more time before leaving the stage area, “We love you, byebye.”

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Albee Benitez for a transfer to rival network TV5.

Benitez is the founder and owner of Brightlight Productions, the TV production company behind Eat Bulaga! former rival noontime show Lunch Out Loud that was later reformatted into the now defunct Tropang LOL, as well as Korina Sanchez’s show Rated Korina and variety show Sunday ‘Kada’ - both still airing on TV5 and ABS-CBN’s affiliate platforms.

Last month, Tito alleged that TAPE owed Vic and Joey at least P30 million each for the year

2022 alone, although Vic said in early May it was a much bigger figure.

“Pero sa’min ni Joey, wala ‘yun. Wala ‘yun. Ganu’n namin kamahal ang Eat Bulaga,” Vic said at the time, stressing that he and Joey do not mind getting their pay postponed.

Source: Philstar