Know Our Roots

🇵🇭 Maligayang Araw ng Maynila! ☀️ On June 24, 1571, Manila was officially founded as a Spanish colony, but its story stretches back even further. Long before the Spanish conquest, Manila thrived as a fortified city known as Maynila, a pivotal trading hub and seat of power.

🔥 Tragically, on May 24, 1570, this bustling metropolis was burned to the ground. This Manila Day, step back into 1570 to witness the fiery siege that forever altered Manila’s fate and explore the city’s vibrant precolonial days and the intense battle with Spanish invaders.

Did you know divorce was once practiced in the Philippines? 😱 How did colonial rule change our ancestors' practices? 🤔

🇵🇭 Explore the rich history of divorce in the Philippines, from ancient practices to colonial impositions, and see how these lost traditions can help influence today's debates.