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Todd Sales Lucero
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Cebu before and after Claveria
by Todd Sales Lucero - November 22, 2023 - 12:00am
A continuing interest and confusion of Filipinos about their surname origin is due to the fact that no one has bothered to dig deeper into the implementation of the Claveria decree.
Ten things to know about the Catalogo
by Todd Sales Lucero - November 15, 2023 - 12:00am
For some historians, the 1849 Claveria surname decree created nothing but confusion for Filipinos.
Palestine: Genealogy and etymology
by Todd Sales Lucero - November 8, 2023 - 12:00am
While not his only accomplishment as governor-general of the Philippines, Narciso Claveria’s 1849 surname decree remains his lasting contribution to the Filipinos today.
Filipino centenarians and supercentenarians
by Todd Sales Lucero - November 1, 2023 - 12:00am
Every November 1 and 2, I often wonder how old I would be when I kick the bucket.
October 1898 from a trooper’s diary
by Todd Sales Lucero - October 25, 2023 - 12:00am
Often, historians depend on primary sources like government documents, church records, and other official records.
Understanding Spanish-period baptismal records
by Todd Sales Lucero - October 18, 2023 - 12:00am
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) recently changed the birth date of national hero and renowned painter Juan Luna to October 25 from the previously accepted October 24.
The Jews and the Filipinos
by Todd Sales Lucero - October 11, 2023 - 12:00am
Last October 7, hundreds of Israelis died due to a surprise attack by Hamas.
Martial Law Rallies, then and now
by Todd Sales Lucero - September 27, 2023 - 12:00am
During last week’s 51st anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, rallies were held and progressive groups denounced alleged attacks against activists as well as supposed disappearances and other human...
Laurel, Marcos, and Martial Law
by Todd Sales Lucero - September 19, 2023 - 12:00am
This week, especially September 21st, is often associated with President Ferdinand E. Marcos, since he signed proclamation number 1081, which placed the whole country under Martial Law, this week.
Rizal’s cohabiting grandparents
by Todd Sales Lucero - September 13, 2023 - 12:00am
Today, September 13 in 1814, Don Lorenzo Alberto Alonso married Paula Florentino in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Lorenzo was the son of Capitan Don Cipriano Alonso and Doña Maria Florentina de Jesus of Biñan,...
September, Marcos, and psychohistory
by Todd Sales Lucero - September 6, 2023 - 12:00am
Many significant events in Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s life happened this month. First, he was born on September 11 (1917) in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. He first became nationally known on September 21 (1935) when Julio...
Rice, rice baby (Em)
by Todd Sales Lucero - August 30, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippines has once more been facing the continued price increases in basic commodities, particularly the price of rice, for the past year and a half.
Of history and books
by Todd Sales Lucero - August 23, 2023 - 12:00am
Last August 18 to 20, the National Book Development Board held a National Book Festival at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City
Were your ancestors exempted from forced labor and tribute?
by Todd Sales Lucero - August 16, 2023 - 12:00am
Today in 1742, a royal cedula was issued exempting Cebuanos from paying tribute for helping Spaniards in their pacification efforts.
Rallos, Sotto, and the Duterte women
by Todd Sales Lucero - August 9, 2023 - 12:00am
This week, on August 10 in 1903, Florentino Rallos was suspended as municipal president (now the post of mayor) of Cebu.
Juan Luna and King Alfonso XII
by Todd Sales Lucero - July 25, 2023 - 12:00am
Last week, I decided to catch the exhibit of Juan Luna's artwork at the Ayala Museum.
The last American governor-general of the Philippines
by Todd Sales Lucero - July 19, 2023 - 12:00am
Today in 1949, Frank Murphy died in Detroit, Michigan.
They loved the Philippines!
by Todd Sales Lucero - July 12, 2023 - 12:00am
The brouhaha (to use Governor Gwen Garcia’s term in one of her posts) over the DOT’s latest slogan “Love the Philippines”, to replace “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”,...
July 4 and the issue of independence
by Todd Sales Lucero - July 5, 2023 - 12:00am
This week on July 4 in 1902, US President Theodore Roosevelt issued amnesty to Filipinos who participated in the revolution against Spain and later against the United States.
VP Sara and the myth of the Jewish ancestor
by Todd Sales Lucero - June 28, 2023 - 12:00am
A hot issue today is the request of the United States government for the Philippines to take in 50,000 Afghans to temporarily stay in the country while the Americans fix their papers.
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