Ever feel like your life is stuck in a teleserye? Drama everywhere you look? Well, get this: life in pre-colonial Philippines had its own share of plot twists! And no, I’m not talking about who stole the last pan de sal from the bakery. We’re talking epic tales, myths passed down through generations, stories whispered around flickering fires. We’re…
Author: R.M.C.Ablir
Pre-Colonial Philippines: Did We Have “Police” Back Then?
Ever wondered what life was like before the Spaniards landed in the Philippines? Like, did we have laws? Did we have police? Was it all just barangays chilling by the beach, or were things more… organized? Get this, pre-colonial Philippines wasn’t some lawless land of “bahala na.” We had systems, pare. We had structure. And…
Pre-colonial Philippine Times: The Watchful Eye: Understanding the Role of Tanods in Community Surveillance
Ever heard the neighborhood chismis? Lolo and Lola talking about the good old days? Back then, we didn’t have fancy CCTVs or high-tech security systems. So how did our ancestors keep their communities safe? Enter the Tanod – the unsung heroes of pre-colonial Philippine society. No, not the tanods we see nowadays, directing traffic with their iconic…
Pre-Colonial Badasses: Why Kawal Leaders Were the OG Heroes
Ever wondered about life in the Philippines before the Spanish galleons rocked up? We’re talking way back, before Jollibee, before K-dramas, even before your lolo’s lolo’s lolo was born! It was a time of barangays, fierce warriors, and leaders who didn’t need fancy titles to command respect. These leaders, the kawals, weren’t just your average warriors. They were…
Life Before Barangays: Unpacking the Mighty Sandig in Pre-Colonial Philippines
Ever heard your lolo talk about the “good ol’ days?” You know, back when kids played patintero till sunset and nobody worried about snatchers? We’re about to go WAY further back, mga ‘tol. Like, before cellphones, before jeepneys, even before the Spaniards rocked up in their big boats. We’re diving deep into pre-colonial Philippines, a time when…
Living Like a Datu: Unpacking Moro Life Before the Spaniards Arrived
Ever wonder what the Philippines was like before Magellan dropped by for some chicharon and unintentionally kicked off centuries of colonization? Was it all just barangays and boodle fights? Well, buckle up, history buffs, because today we’re diving deep into a fascinating slice of our past: Moro life before the Spanish conquest. Beyond the Beaches: Exploring Pre-Colonial Moro…
Lumad Life Hacks: Thriving in Pre-Colonial Philippines
Ever wonder what life was like before the Spaniards landed on our shores? Imagine a Philippines painted in vibrant hues of indigenous culture, a tapestry woven with the threads of our ancestors’ wisdom. We’re diving deep into pre-colonial Philippine times, focusing on the Lumad, the resilient heart of our archipelago’s story. Forget your history books, mga ‘tol!…
Pre-Colonial Philippines: Sino Nga Ba Ang OG Tribes Natin?
Narinig mo na ba ‘yung “history repeats itself”? Parang teleserye lang, di ba? Pero bago tayo ma-hook sa mga susunod na kabanata, kailangan muna nating balikan ang pinaka-unang episode ng kwentong Pilipinas. Sino nga ba tayo bago pa dumating ang mga mananakop? Tara, samahan mo ako, at kilalanin natin ang mga OG tribes ng Pilipinas…
Pre-Colonial Island Life: More Raids Than Resorts
You think Boracay is lit? Try island hopping pre-colonial Philippines – but instead of banca rides and mango shakes, it’s WAR CANOES and TRIBAL SHOWDOWNS! Yeah, kabayan, our ancestors weren’t just chilling in bahay kubos all day. Let’s dive deep into the chaotic yet fascinating world of pre-colonial island warfare. Why Fight? This Ain’t No Pukulan ng Swerte Forget Instagram-worthy vacations. Back then, island hopping…
Warriors, Not Soldiers: Unpacking the Myth of a Unified Military in Pre-Colonial Philippines
Ever find yourself scratching your head, wondering how the pre-colonial Filipinos defended their islands without a standing army like we picture today? It’s a question that puzzled me for ages. We hear whispers of fierce warriors and epic battles, but the picture always felt incomplete. Did they have organised platoons, strategising generals, maybe even a…