Chasing Windmills - Political Autobiography Book by Maya Butalid Discover Chasing Windmills, the powerful political autobiography of Maya Butalid. Follow her journey from Cebu to the Netherlands—activism...

The legacy of the underground movement in modern Philippines continues to appear in discussions about democracy and social memory.

Readers exploring these themes sometimes encounter contextual references at www.mayabutalid.com

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The history of how people came to the Philippines and how it’s history began youtu.be/SqP22aYrMXg?... #PhilippineHistory

When the U.S. installed a Confederate officer in charge of its new Philippine territory On Feb. 1, 1904, America changed its tone on its new oriental territory. To hell with democratization. The new policy: tax and subjugate Filipinos to benefit the U.S. and its military.

Feb. 1 in U.S. imperial history. Congress said, “Those Confederates lost the Civil War but we could use that kind of institutional racism somewhere else.” Unfortunately, Presbyterians were complicit

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When the U.S. installed a Confederate officer in charge of its new Philippine territory On Feb. 1, 1904, America changed its tone on its new oriental territory. To hell with democratization. The new policy: tax and subjugate Filipinos to benefit the U.S. and its military.

Feb. 1 in U.S. imperial history. Congress said, “Those Confederates lost the Civil War but we could use that kind of institutional racism somewhere else”

#manifestdestiny #americanimperialism #whitesupremacy #confederates #philippines #philippinehistory

POV: You’re doctor/writer/revolutionary/renaissance man Jose Rizal and you’re about to match with hot señoritas in your area 🌹

Happy 129th birthday Jose Rizal! 🇵🇭
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“We rise to dignity by giving
not by asking.” - Elpidio R. #Quirino, 6th President of the #Philippines.
We honor and remember our Lolo on his birthday anniversary today November 16.
And family reunion memories in Vigan, Ilocos Sur ten years ago.

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Integrity-driven President, avoiding political dynasty: Paco Magsaysay on grandpa Ramon Magsaysay in Manila, Philippines. #PhilippineHistory https://fefd.link/mXsIw

Hand-pulled print of the Katipunan flag. The flag is red, with a white sun in the center and "KKK" written below it. Beside the print is the matrix and carving tools used for the print.

Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK) was founded today, July 7, 1892, marking its anniversary. The flag featured in this print is based on the design used during the Sigaw sa Pugad Lawin.

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"The flag as composed of a sea blue field with three white stars arranged in a triangle inside which the letters P. and F., initials of the party written in Latin characters, stood out in red." More details: https://www.deviantart.com/ramones1986/art/Recreation-Partido-Federal-de-Filipinas-1906-1197136920

Recreation: Partido Federal de Filipinas (1906)

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Ancient Sailors of Southeast Asia Rewrite Human History Long before Polynesian voyagers, the ancient inhabitants of the Philippine islands were building boats, catching sharks, and crafting shell tools. A stunning new discovery proves they mastered the seas over 35,000 years ago.

Long before Polynesians sailed the Pacific, ancient Filipinos were navigating open seas and shaping tools from giant clams. Their story is just being uncovered. #AncientTechnology #MaritimeOrigins #PhilippineHistory

Overhead view of how Tondo might have appeared at its peak.

Precolonial Philippines is often misunderstood or oversimplified.

Let's bust some of the most persistent myths about Tondo and the complex world that existed in the era before the Spanish set foot on the islands. 🧵🔍

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Next up in the Tondo mini-series: Let's separate fact from fiction. What are the myths and misconceptions about Tondo and early Philippine history? 🧵🧐

Follow now to continue this journey together.

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A performer depicting a babaylan in a Babaylan Festival in Bago City. Hptina24, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Legacy of Tondo: Echoes in Modern Philippines

Tondo's ancient kingdom may be gone but its legacy lives on. In countless place names, prominent family names and the very fabric of Filipino identity, the spirit of whispers from the past. 🧵🔍👇

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Next up:

What remains of the once-great Kingdom of Tondo today? Its spirit endures in monuments, myths and collective memory. We'll talk about the lasting legacy of Tondo in the next instalment.

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Spanish conquistadors arrive in the Philippines in the 1570s,. AI generated.

When the Spanish arrived in the Philippines in the 1570s, they didn't find tribes; they found kingdoms. Tondo was one of them: organised, wealthy, and ruled by a Lakan. What followed was diplomacy, betrayal… and colonisation. 🧵⚔️🇪🇸

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Next up:

⚔️ What happened when the Spanish finally arrived?
👑 How did Tondo's leaders react?
💔 What losses did they endure?

We'll cover the encounter, subsequent betrayals, and courageous resistance. Don't miss out, follow for the next instalment!

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Illustration showing Tondo's foreign relations with China, Brunei, and Visayan polities. It depicts a harbour scene with various ships and traders, highlighting the intercultural exchange. AI generated.

Tondo wasn't just trading with its neighbours; it was engaged in diplomacy. Its rulers sent envoys, forged alliances and navigated a politically complex region.

Let's talk about Tondo's foreign relations, from China to the Sultanate of Brunei, and the Visayan polities.🧵📜🌏

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A performer depicting a babaylan in a Babaylan Festival in Bago City. Hptina24, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

The Spanish were quick to label native beliefs as idolatry or superstition. They targeted babaylans for elimination. Yet echoes of Tondo's spiritual world survive, evident in folk healing, fiestas, and even in the language itself.

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Ever wondered about daily life in the Kingdom of Tondo? Let's explore who held power and how that shaped the lives of ordinary people. What beliefs guided their world? Dive into the tapestry of class, community, and spirituality in precolonial Tondo. 🧵🏠🔥

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Article 1 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, handwritten in Filipino Baybayin script. Matthew Relucio, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Did the people of Tondo write? Absolutely.

Long before Spanish rule, Tagalog-speaking peoples had their own writing system: an elegant, flowing script; and almost erased from memory. It was known as Baybayin.

Let's talk about the fascinating language of Tondo. 🧵✍️

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Next up: Wonder how Tondo documented its world? We're diving into their language, the ancient script Baybayin, and what the Spanish saw when they first encountered native writing. Follow so you don't miss out! 🧵🖋️

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Illustration depicting the shores of Manila Bay around 1570, showing the Kingdom of Tondo and the Rajahnate of Maynila facing each other across the Pasig River. AI generated.

Across the river from Tondo stood another power: the Rajahnate of Maynila. Islamic, backed by Brunei, and ambitious; for a time, two rival states faced off on the shores of Manila Bay.

Let's talk about this war before colonisation. 🧵⚔️

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Tondo's wealth wasn't mined; it was moved: on rivers, through ports, and between cultures. It was a trading kingdom, one of the most connected in early Southeast Asia. 🧵🌏

Don't miss the next chapter: Tondo's rivalry with the Rajahnate of Manila! Follow to stay tuned!

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Tondo as a thriving commercial hub in ancient Asia. The scene shows a bustling waterfront with diverse trading vessels, traditional architecture, and merchants engaging in commerce. AI generated.

Tondo's prosperity wasn't gained through conquest, but rather from its dominance in regional trade. Long before the Spanish arrived, Tondo was a commercial hub, integrated into the maritime economy of ancient Asia.

Let's explore how this kingdom amassed its wealth. 💰🌊

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Up next:

- How did Tondo rise as a regional trading powerhouse? 🌏
- What goods did it sell, and to whom? 🐚🛶

In the next thread, we look at Tondo's economic engine: trade, tribute, and diplomacy. Don’t miss it - follow for more! 🧵💰

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Illustration depicting Tondo's origin as a tapestry of interconnected influences, showing its geographical features, trade networks with ships, oral traditions with storytellers, and cultural influences from India and Southeast Asia, alongside a detailed artist's impression of Lakandula in traditional attire, emphasizing his leadership. AI generated.

Let's talk about the rulers of Tondo...

Not kings. Not sultans. Not rajahs. These leaders were known as Lakans, a unique Tagalog title.

So who exactly were they, and how did they govern one of the most powerful precolonial polities in Luzon?

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Illustration of the ancient riverine polity of Tondo, Philippines, showing a bustling trading port with indigenous boats and a pre-Islamic temple, reflecting its historical significance and cultural heritage. AI generated.

Where did the Kingdom of Tondo come from? Who were its founders, and when did it emerge? We don't have a clear origin story, but we do have fragments: oral traditions, foreign records and archaeology. Let's piece them together. 🧩🇵🇭

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