Thanks, Prof. for this brilliant, fascinating series on our local history.
Where were you when I needed you for that demo teaching I had to do to get
a spot as History teacher at DWA?
Ben Soloria
Virginia
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Mr. Costes,
I have to thank you for your updates and especially the recent entries about
Philippine history. I have always been a history buff; I read many stories
and texts that I could get my hands on... even when I wasn't asked to by
educators. I have always taken interest in flags and studied historical
maps, all for my own interest. So I really do devour each entry that you
send when I can get the chance to read them.
Knowing the long history of the Philippines... the good, the bad, and the
ugly... has only increased my interest in your great and storied homeland.
Please keep the updates and photos coming! I am an eager pupil in your
history class, Mr. Costes. Hahaha.
Looking forward to seeing you and Mrs. Costes soon. I'm sorry to say that
it's a busy summer for me, as I'm sure that it is for you. Hope all is
well.
--Bartlett
Mike Batlett is a good family friend from Toronto.
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Next, I will relate the story of the SANTA IGLESIA ( Spanish for the Holy Church ) which rose from the ashes of the GUARDIAS DE HONOR. Most Filipinos ( both here and back home ) are Religious what with the 3 centuries of Catholicism taught to us by the Spanish missionaries. But when some people become too religious about a faith which they do not take seriously, then trouble starts.
The story of the SANTA IGLESIA had many qualities of a regional folk epic. Yes, there will be blood, a little sex and lots of violence : the very elements that makes a movie interesting.
So join us!!
Vic
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