PHA holds national conference on teaching the Rizal Course, December 11-12

As part of the celebration of Rizal Month this December, the Philippine Historical Association (PHA) will hold a national conference on teaching the Rizal Course on 11-12 December 2015 at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Intramuros, Manila.

The conference aims to gather historians, history teachers and Rizal Course instructors to share ideas, researches and strategies in teaching the Rizal Course as part of the general education curriculum in the higher education level.  

Prof. Wensley Reyes (Philippine Normal University) will speak on Reflective Teaching and the Ideals of the Rizal Law; Dr. Vernon Totanes (Ateneo de Manila University) on Rizaliana Online;  Ms. Gemma Cruz Araneta (Rizal Family) on Si Rizal bilang Kapamilya (Anak, Kapatid, Bayaw, Tiyuhin); Dr. Augusto De Viana (University of Santo Tomas) on Revisiting “Controversial Issues” on Rizal’s Life and Heroism; Dr. Jose Victor Torres (De La Salle University Manila) on A La Juventud Filibusteros (A Re-examination of Jose Rizal’s Second Novel El Filibusterismo);  Jonathan Balsamo (Museo Valenzuela) on Dis-Kursong Rizal: Pagkukumpara at Pagsusuri ng mga Silabo sa Kursong Rizal; Dr. Evelyn Songco (University of Santo Tomas) on Use of Active Learning in Teaching Rizal Course. Prof. Michael Charleston Chua (De La Salle University) and Prof. John Ray Ramos (Far Eastern University Diliman) will facilitate the tour of Rizal Shrine/ Fort Santiago on the second day of the conference.

Registration fee is 1,500 pesos which covers conference kit, meals and tour of Intramuros/Fort Santiago. PHA members are entitled to 10% discount. Interested participants must submit their accomplished registration form or confirm their participation on or before December 8, 2015.

For further details, contact Mr. Jonathan Balsamo at Mobile Number 0905-576-2181 or thru email at kasaysayan.ph@gmail.com.

 

PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TEACHING THE RIZAL COURSE
11-12 December 2015
Locsin Hall, National Commission for Culture and the Arts
NCCA Bldg, Gen. Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila

Day 1: December 11, Friday

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM    Registration

8:15 AM – 8:30 AM    Opening Ceremonies
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM    Keynote Speech
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM    Break
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM  Lecture 1
Reflective Teaching and the Ideals of the Rizal Law: A Pedagogical Approach
Wensley Reyes, Philippine Normal University
 
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM            Lecture 2
Rizaliana Online
Dr. Vernon Totanes, Ateneo de Manila University
 
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM            Lecture 3
Si Rizal bilang Kapamilya (Anak, Kapatid, Bayaw, Tiyuhin)
Ms. Gemma Cruz Araneta, Rizal Family

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Open Forum

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM    Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM      Lecture 4
Revisiting “Controversial Issues” on Rizal’s Life and Heroism
Dr. Augusto De Viana, University of Santo Tomas

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM      Lecture 5

A La Juventud Filibusteros (A Re-examination of Jose Rizal’s Second Novel El Filibusterismo)
Dr. Jose Victor Torres, De La Salle University Manila

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM      Open Forum

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM      Break
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM      Lecture 6
Dis-Kursong Rizal: Pagkukumpara at Pagsusuri ng mga Silabo sa Kursong Rizal
Jonathan Balsamo, Museo Valenzuela
 
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM      Lecture 7
Use of Active Learning in Teaching Rizal Course
Dr. Evelyn Songco, University of Santo Tomas
 
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM      Open Forum

Day 2: December 12, Saturday (Fort Santiago)

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM  Lakbay-Aral sa Pagtuturo ng Kursong Rizal            

(Guided Tour of Fort Santiago and Rizal Shrine)

Prof. Michael Charleston B. Chua, De La Salle University Manila
Prof. John Ray Ramos, Far Eastern University

11:00 AM                     Lunch

REGISTRATION FORM

 

CHED ENDORSEMENT

 

 

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PHA holds 2015 Independence Day Colloquium

The Philippine Historical Association (PHA) will celebrate the 117th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with a colloquium to be held at Arch. Leandro Locsin Hall, The National Commission for Culture and the Arts NCCA, Intramuros, Manila on June 13, 2015. The theme for the said event is 'Independence and Legacy.'

The experts that will give their respective lectures are the following: Prof. Kristoffer R. Esquejo of UP Diliman will talk about the Life and Legacy of Historian Gabriel F. Fabella in relation with the Declaration of Philippine Independence Celebration. Dr. Emmanuel Franco Calairo of DLSU- Dasmarinas will explain General Emilio Aguinaldo's rightful place in Philippine History. Prof. James S. Guidangen from Kalinga Apayao State College will discuss the Cordilleran Experience of celebrating Independence Day. Dr. Evelyn A. Miranda of UP Diliman will examine the relevance of Tydings-McDuffie Act to the Filipino's aspiration for independence. Lastly, Mr. Ian Christopher B. Alfonso of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines will share the experience of Project Saysay in promoting lessons in history through popular means.

Previous colloquia were held at Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite (2007); Casa Real Shrine, Malolos, Bulacan (2008); National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Manila (2010); University of Batangas, Batangas City (2011); Kalinga Apayao State College, Tabuk City, Kalinga (2012).

The event is open to the public. Free registration. For confirmation, kindly contact Wensley M. Reyes at 0915-7327444.

Invitation to the International Conference on "Historical Education in Asia: Issues and Challenges" on August 27-29, 2015 in Manila

In collaboration with the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the Philippine Historical Association (PHA) will celebrate its 60^th anniversary by sponsoring an international conference themed Historical Education in Asia: Issues and Challenges on August 27-29, 2015 at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.

Historical education, a broad field of research and learning which includes the teaching of history, harnessing historical thinking skills, training in historiography and dissemination of historical knowledge should be given priority in this fast changing world. In the age of globalization and with the ASEAN integration in 2015, historical education both in the local and regional levels require a convergence of ideas from historians, teachers, researchers and various practitioners related to the field of history.

In this regard, we would like to invite your school’s history/social science educators to attend this conference. Deadline for pre-registration (with discount) is on June 30, 2015.

Please take note that there will be a short welcome program in the afternoon of August 26 at the UST Civil Law lobby for early registration and distribution of conference kit. Also we would like to encourage conference participants to wear Filipiniana on August 27 for the opening ceremonies.

The conference program and other details are attached for your reference.

Should you need further details, you may contact Mr. Jonathan Balsamo at Mobile Number 0905-5762181 or email us at kasaysayan.ph@gmail.com .

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

DR. EMMANUEL F. CALAIRO

President, Philippine Historical Association

PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

The Philippine Historical Association is a professional and honor association of historians, history teachers and researchers in the Philippines, founded in 1955 by a group of historians that include Encarnacion Alzona, Gabriel Fabella, Gregorio Zaide, Nicolas Zafra, Celedonio Resurreccion, Teodoro Agoncillo, Esteban de Ocampo and Fr. Horacio dela Costa. A non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian and non-partisan organization, its main objective is to promote and propagate historical knowledge and studies through conferences, training programs and scholarly publications. It is affiliated with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Philippine Social Science Council.

CONFERENCE THEME: “HISTORICAL EDUCATION IN ASIA: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES”.

Historical education, a broad field of research and learning which includes the teaching of history, harnessing historical thinking skills, training in historiography and dissemination of historical knowledge should be given priority in this fast changing world. In the age of globalization and with the ASEAN integration in 2015, historical education both in the local and regional levels require a convergence of ideas from historians, teachers, researchers and various practitioners related to the field of history.

In our time, historical education should be viewed in various levels and institutions of our society. From the individual to institutions, historical knowledge is practical not only to preserve identity in this generation but to promote unity in diversity. Promoting historical education enhances opportunities towards a better future of Asian nations. The international conference will provide venue for discussion on new historical studies, research, writing and teaching methods. In particular, the said international conference shall develop among the participants  critical and deep understanding of new studies and researches on historical education, including strategies and methods in doing research, teaching and propagating historical, cultural and heritage studies.

               

REGISTRATION. Participation is open to all teachers, scholars, researchers here and abroad interested in historical education in Asia. Deadline for pre-registration is on June 30, 2015 (Note: Deadline for Cancellation/refund of registration: July 31)

	Regular rate		Pre-registered rate
	Conference only	Conference With tour	Conference only	Conference With tour
Non member	Php 4,000	Php 5,000	Php 3,500	Php 4,500
Member	Php 3,500	Php 4,500	Php 3,000	Php 4,000

Group participation (minimum of 10) and Undergraduate students can be given special arrangement. Please get in touch with the Secretariat. Registration fee will entitle the delegates to the following: Attendance in all sessions; Souvenir program; Conference kit (with ball pen, writing pads and freebies); 2 lunch and 4 snacks; Certificate of attendance/participation.

PRE-REGISTRATION. Participants must submit the completed Pre-registration Form together with their payment either in cash or manager's check made payable to the  Philippine Historical Association, Inc.   Payment can be deposited through cash or check deposit to any branch of BANCO DE ORO (BDO). Account name: PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. Account No.:  004558003041. Send a copy of the deposit slip with the accomplished registration form to kasaysayan.ph@gmail.com

For PHA membership application and other details, you may contact: MR. JONATHAN C. BALSAMO PHA Secretary c/o Museo Valenzuela, Valenzuela City Telephone Number: (+632) 2910672 Mobile Number: 0905-5762181 E-mail address: jobal_kasaysayan@yahoo.com

For inquiries on venue and possible accommodation, you may contact: DR. EVELYN SONGCO PHA Executive Director Office of Student Affairs, University of Santo Tomas Telephone Number: 731-2985 Mobile Number: 0920-908-2524 Email address: easongco@yahoo.com

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DOWNLOAD TENTATIVE PROGRAM HERE

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE

DOWNLOAD CHED MEMORANDUM HERE

DOWNLOAD PHA MEMBERSHIP MECHANICS HERE

DOWNLOAD PHA MEMBERSHIP FORM HERE

DOWNLOAD PHA INVITATION KIT HERE

PHA PRESIDENT CALAIRO GUIDED PH PRESIDENT NOYNOY AQUINO THROUGH THE NEW AGUINALDO MUSEUM

Emmanuel Franco Calairo, President of the Philippine Historical Association and foremost Cavite historian, guided H.E. B.S. Aquino, III, President of the Republic of the Philippines through the new Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite last 20 March 2015. Joining him in guiding the president was Chairperson Ma. Serena Diokno of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Mr. Angelo Jarin Aguinaldo, curator of the Aguinaldo Shrine and direct great grandson of President Aguinaldo.