Editorial:

Recalling history as part of development

Cherry Joy D. Garma
History is inescapable. It speaks for the truth and reflects for the success as byproduct of the scars of which one has gone for battles, fighting for its freedom and
development, with the use of a sword, explosives or a pen, perhaps.
As such, when the Philippines, during the year 1521 (at least 67,000 years ago)
when the great Ferdinand Magellan first landed in Homonhon Island (now Samar
Island) and believed to be the first human arrival and the discovery of the Philippine
island.
In Ilocos Norte, foreign tourists drawn to the abundant historic physical remains
that spells the hypnotic value of its rich culture and landscape, which contributes
well to the provinces now booming economy and tourism.
It is not a hidden treasure that Ilocos Norte appears to have been largely
contributed to the countrys abundant history. From that of Basi Revolt during the
Spanish regime at Piddig, Ilocos Norte, the Tobacco Monopoly of the American time
in Laoag City to the most high profile President of the Republic of the Philippines,
Ferdinand Marcos.
Numerous places in this province Batac City (hometown of the Marcoses), Sarrat,
Ilocos Norte (Birth place of Marcos), Badoc, Ilocos Norte (hometown of Artist Juan
Luna), Cape Bojedor in Burgos, Ilocos Norte - are constant evocations of persons
and events raised to iconic status by former regimes.
These historical epic are now being utilized by the province to enhance its physical
couture in order to continuously prosper for its growth and development.
It also provides examples of four different processes through which memory is
created, manipulated and conveyed by ordinary people: the collection and storage
of materials using digital technologies; demonstrations, marches, and memorial
services; renaming of civic spaces; and artistic activism.
It seems that history, beyond propaganda or not, reflects a lot to a places present
disposition, in society, economy, tourism and politics. (MCA/CDG, PIA-1, Ilocos
Norte)

Editorial:
History reminds growth and development
By: Cherry Joy D. Garma
History is inescapable. It speaks for the truth and reflects for the success as by-product of
the scars from the past in which, heroes had gone fighting for freedom and development
through the use of a sword, bows and arrows, explosives or a pen.
Historical notes in the Philippines started in 1521 or nearly 500 years ago when great
Ferdinand Magellan first landed in Homonhon Island (now Samar Island). It was believed to
be the first arrival of a foreigner, who discovered the Philippine Islands.
Afterwards, Galleon trade in the country boosted due to the arrival of several foreign
businessmen that eventually help for sustainable economic growth upnorth.
In Ilocos Norte, foreign tourists drawn to the abundant historic physical remains that spells
the hypnotic value of its rich cultures and landscapes. These were contributing well to the
provinces now booming economy and tourism.
Nobody can deny that the province was a landmark of countrys abundant history. From the
Basi Revolt during the Spanish regime started at Piddig, Ilocos Norte; the Tobacco Monopoly
of the American period in Laoag City to the time of the most prominent President of the
Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos.
Numerous places in the province Batac City (hometown of the Marcoses), Sarrat, Ilocos
Norte (Birth place of Marcos), Badoc, Ilocos Norte (hometown of Artist Juan Luna), Cape
Bojedor in Burgos, Ilocos Norte - are constant evocations of persons and events raised to
iconic status by past regimes.
These historical epics are now being utilized by the province to enhance its physical couture
in order to continuously prosper for its growth and development.
It also provides examples of four different processes through which memory is created,
manipulated and conveyed by ordinary people: the collection and storage of materials using
digital technologies; demonstrations, marches, and memorial services; renaming of civic
spaces; and artistic activism.
It seems that history, beyond propaganda or not, reflects a lot to a places present
disposition, in society, economy, tourism and politics. (MCA/CDG, PIA-1, Ilocos Norte)