Openning of the Exhibit in the National Museum Dec 3 2009. It was attended by distinguished guest like
Manuel Quezon III, the Lopez Family, Escudero Family, Gov't Officials,
Ambeth Ocampo, etc..
Jojo Nicolas, Philippine Scouts 26th Cavalry Regiment trooper; Eric Nicolas, Philippine Scout infantry regiment submachine gunner (father and son)
Buhay na Kasaysayan Pilipinas in full array at the exhibit entrance
Jojo Dy, Philippine Republican Army guial (brigadier general) in Rayadillo uniform
Eric Nicolas, Philippine Scouts infantryman with Thompson M1 submachine gun and Colt M1911 .45-cal pistol
Sumaquel "Macky" Hosalla, Philippine Republican Army sarhento (sergeant) in Rayadillo
Selwyn Clyde Alojipan (aka "Sandata"), Guardia Civil Veteranos (1860s-1898) sargento (Civil Guards police sergeant) with infantry saber and revolver
Daks (?) (cousin/uncle of Jojo Nicolas), Guardia Negra ("Black Guards") (25-man special operations unit of Gen. Antonio Luna)
Pedro Antonio "Perry" Javier, Gen. Tinio's Ilocano Brigade with rifle, bayonet, upo (gourd) salakot, blanket roll, Cordillera basket knapsack, upo water canteen
Mariano "Boy" Angeles, Tiradores dela Muerte (Sharpshooters of Death) sniper with 1898 Spanish Mauser rifle (actually a German Kar98K version), with Mauser leather webbing
Dennis Nicolas (brother of Jojo), Macabebe Scouts mercenary sergeant equipped with US infantry kit and uniform
Teddy, Philippine Commonwealth 1941 dungaree uniform, khaki webbing, guinit-type pith helmet, and M1A1 Thompson submachine gun
Selwyn Alojipan, Nina Nicolas (daughter of Jojo) dressed in Maria Clara costume, Macky Sumaquel
Parade of the National Colors
Escorting the National Colors to the front stage
Preparing to render the Salute to the National Colors
Dennis Nicolas as US Macabebe Scout infantryman in front of vintage 39-star US Flag
Jojo Dy and Jojo Nicolas enjoying the reception dinner
Dennis Nicolas toasting the success of Philippine Military Historical Reenactment, War & Dissent exhibit opening ceremonies, National Museum, 03-Dec-2009.