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Post by legionnaire on Dec 21, 2010 22:23:38 GMT -5
 Living history’ marks 75th AFP rites Tuesday By Dona Pazzibugan Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 03:32:00 12/21/2010Filed Under: Military, Anniversaries, history MANILA, Philippines—If you have an old Katipunero uniform stashed away in your closet, it’s time to put it on, go to Camp Aguinaldo and start marching. Guests at the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 75th anniversary ceremonies Tuesday will travel back in time and treated to “living history.” As part of the anniversary parade, which starts at 9 a.m., history buffs will wear authentic uniforms and accessories worn by Filipino soldiers since the Katipunan era down to World War II. They are from the Buhay na Kasaysayan and the Philippine Scout Heritage Society-Fort McKinley Chapter, two groups of passionate collectors of military memorabilia complete with their history. “Our attires are accurate down to the buttons and cuffs,” Sumaquel Hosalla, a public school teacher and freelance history researcher, told the Inquirer. “We are the first reenactment group focused on Philippine history,” said Jojo Dy, an engineer. They own authentic military uniforms and accessories which they have collected through the years at their own expense. They don them for reenactment purposes during special events. They agreed to render their services for free for Tuesday’s military ceremonies. On Monday, at the launch of the anniversary commemoration book, “75 years: Heroism and Sacrifice,” 12 members of the group put on rayadillo uniforms used during the Philippine-Spanish war by Filipino revolutionary forces under Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. They also donned khaki uniforms used by Filipino soldiers during World War II. Hosalla portrayed a Spanish Army defector in a light blue gray striped uniform. As part of his attire, he had a Mauser rifle with a bayonet, a buri hat, leather pouches for ammunition, a red felt blanket and a bottle cask. British national David Banaghan, a history teacher married to a Filipino, wore a white tunic and blue striped uniform. Banaghan portrayed Englishman Capt. Arthur Howard, one of the foreigners who trained Katipunero snipers under Gen. Licerio Geronimo. It was snipers who killed American Gen. Henry Lawton at the Battle of San Mateo on Dec. 19, 1899. Banaghan said he had been portraying Howard for six years now since he became interested in the Battle of San Mateo. He said his white tunic was authentic circa 1900s. He had gray striped trousers which he said was made in Spain and similar to those actually used by the Katipuneros. He also had specially made boots similar to those used by Filipino cavalry troops. Banaghan carried an authentic leather holder for rifle ammunition from the 1900s, a bolo, a pistol, a buri hat and a straw knapsack. Dy portrayed Chinese-Filipino Gen. Pawa, who he said, headed the artillery forces of Aguinaldo. He had a saber owned by his great-grandfather, a white cap, original shoulder boards showing the insignia of a brigadier general and a pistol holster. “We want to instill pride in the Filipinos because of what we go through thick and thin,” he said. The others who agreed to pose for the reenactment photo sessions for the anniversary book were Engineer Pedro Antonio Javier, Eduardo Dela Peña, Selwyn Clyde Alojipan, Jojo Nicolas, Dennis Nicolas, Isagani Ocampo, Paolo Javier and Benjamin Cabrito. |
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Post by indiosbravos on Dec 22, 2010 2:54:18 GMT -5
Mabuhay and great works guys.
I can see your membership increasing next year and more activities lined up for the group.
Praise and tap to the shoulder to each and everyone of you.
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Post by VeeVee on Dec 22, 2010 10:14:13 GMT -5
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Post by legionnaire on Dec 24, 2010 12:54:28 GMT -5
Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 75th anniversary ceremonies ? If you do Math 75 yrs minus the year 2010 comes down to the DEC. 21, 1935 So the “75 years: Heroism and Sacrifice,” would have directly focused on the birth of the modern AFP during it's creation in the period of the Commonwealth? The anniversary was held at Camp Aguinaldo which was originally Camp Murphy the home of the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines, 75 years ago. Right? I cannot understand why the AFP focused more on the Katipunan as it's direct decendants and having Katipunero Uniforms as the focus. Then it should have been 112th plus year anniversary based on the date of the founding of the 1st republican Army Created by Aguinaldo. Obviously not since they have to follow the traditional anniversaries of the AFP dating back to the 1st which originates 1935, commonwealth Period of President Quezon. Authorized by the Congress of the Philippines. Why was the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines overlooked? Where does the modern Philippine navy and Air Force trace it's roots? From the PAAC and OSP? Both branches of the Commonwealth PA, RIGHT? It's like celebrating D Day Aniiversary wearing Naploeonic era Uniforms.  |
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Post by labrador on Dec 25, 2010 1:59:55 GMT -5
Hi Philip,
While i understand your point, my view on this is that living history here is in it's infancy. Far too early to nitpick on intricacies. I think the important point is whatever we are celebrating, we are celebrating the heritage of our armed forces. Far more important to show the entire legacy of the AFP than to leave a great part of it out because of the particular anniversary being celebrated. Perhaps the commonwealth representation should have been larger but as i said, it's early days...and what i'm seeing is a good thing.
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Post by VeeVee on Dec 25, 2010 11:19:26 GMT -5
Don't worry Philip, just give it time. I suspect from now on there will be more and more commemorations and all sort of combinations will be used, including lots of Phil. Commonwealth. This is a good start either way. Cheers!
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Post by RayAdillO on Dec 26, 2010 9:47:53 GMT -5
Good God, i just realized that.....75 years? That would be 1935, ha, ha, ha. Off hand, even during the time of the pre-war commonwealth, there was indeed participation by members of the Veteranos de la Revoluccion dressed in rayadillo (and often lead by Emilio Aguinaldo) during offiicial parades and other ceremonies during the 1930s. So perhaps the katipunan participation in this 2010 AFP 75th book and parade is acceptable under that mindset? But then seriously, while it is understandable that these are 'preliminary" or "introductory" eye candy to AFP parades and ceremonies. It will be important to stress more on the correct historical context they should be viewed as such. The thing is that while these veterans of WW2 are still alive, it is their epoch of combat and sacrifice that needs to have some priority before they are all dead, which doesn't give us a whole lot of time.   |
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Post by labrador on Dec 26, 2010 9:56:26 GMT -5
good point Ray,
I think these points will work themselves out once we get beyond just simple invitations for participation to the point when we are actually consulted about our contributions to these ceremonies and events.
lovely artwork by the way!
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Post by drunkpunk on Dec 27, 2010 8:31:40 GMT -5
ang galing. congrats to all who participated. cheers to Buhay na Kasaysayan and the Philippine Scout Heritage Society-Fort McKinley Chapter!
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Post by insurrectomad on Dec 28, 2010 0:36:33 GMT -5
Dear Philip, Yes we took historic liberty, and chose not to confine our presentation to armed forces of post 1935, but our small band of 12 members that could attend the event ignited a flame of patriotic pride beyond even our wildest dreams! Only half of that 12 wore the uniforms of the 1st Republican & Revolutionary Armies, but WOW! We made the FRONT PAGE man, we were favourite! Filipinos in Manila on the day may have identified the soldiers of 1935-1945 (still led by American officers and under American control) not as heart warming as we who represented those of 1896--1910, who fought for and represented an independent Philippine Army & nation.
I hope that in future events we will have a large enough membership, enough uniforms and weapons of the correct vintage to meet the occasion, but that was not possible on the 21st December. A famous Hollywood director once said if fiction is more pleasing to the audience than truth then it is sometimes Ok to go with fiction. We The Sealed Knot (society of the English civil war) did their first battle on the fields of Edgehill, they numbered 68 members; over 50 of which dressed as Royalists. Few if any had authentic style of clothing or weapons. 40 years later they can field over 4000 Cavaliers (Royalists) & the same number of Roundheads (Parliamentarians). We all have to start somewhere. Perhaps in the not too distant future we could have a visit to an event in the Philippines by Pinoys from USA & Europe to make a great show. Wishing all a Great New Year! david
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Post by legionnaire on Dec 28, 2010 19:28:35 GMT -5
Hi David,
Filipinos in Manila on the day may have identified the soldiers of 1935-1945 (still led by American officers and under American control) not as heart warming
"Filipinos" specially the uninformed new generation of the masa would'nt have any clue and historical knowledge on who the Commonwealth of the Army of the Philippines were. As was our experience when we were always naively identified as "Japanese" even by the locals of the province of Bataan last April's Araw ng Kagitingan and Balanga Parade events have shown. What more in Manila.
I am not saying that the Katipuneros should not be included, they should always be a part of the legacy
Clear example of the official AFP origins in the AFP's new book clearly shows the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Jose de los Reyes a retired Filipino Constabulary officer who had risen through the ranks when President Manuel L. Quezon chose him to become chief of staff of the new Philippine Army.
After five months, Maj. Gen. Paulino Santos, Philippine Constabulary Academy (PCA) Class 1914, took over as chief of staff while serving as director of the Bureau of Prisons. A Medal of Valor awardee for heroic action against Moro outlaws in Lanao del Sur, Santos would earn the honor of having Dadiangas in South Cotabato renamed after him.
The Battling bastards of Bataan and Corregidor or the commonwealth heroes earned this right and recognition considering they are slowly fading away from our generation They should NOT be forgotten or ignored!
Philip
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Post by insurrectomad on Dec 31, 2010 23:01:32 GMT -5
The Battling Bastards of Bataan & Corregidor and other WW2 heroes memory can better be kept alive in the minds of this and future generations, with a little more support and commitment by the Phil. Govt. & Military Officials by undertaking some of the following. Regular maintenance of Mt Samat Shrine and Corregidor Island> The Shrine at Mt Samat is falling apart; one of the carved marble plaques has fallen off the side if the Alter wall of the shrine, concrete scuplture has fallen from the wall of the Cross, Marble steps to the Alter are broken, and the decorated iron gates to the museum/lecture rooms beneath have been vandalized and not repaired. when Valery Clinton attended the commemoration, only a lick of paint had been given! The Army is a last prepared to create units that will have period uniforms and equipt to stage living history events and re-enactments before the public. Greater coverage and support by Phil. TV companies would overcome the tight security that up till now prevents spectators and tourists attending these events. Unlike universities in USA, Europe and Japan, NOT ONE single student body at any Filipino Uni has an active military history re-enactment group. Neither Hollywood or any PHil. Nat. film company has attempted to make a film of The Battle of Bataan since John Wayne stared in one 50yrs ago. The 26th Cav. Regt.'s Charge in in Dec. 1941 (The Last Charge of horse in the history of the US Army), still fails to inspire re-creators, the maintenance of a squadron of Horse by the Nat, Army, or even a TV Doc. Series!! We have at last broken through the glass wall, and I pray we make progress form 2011 and onward! David
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Post by VeeVee on Jan 4, 2011 22:59:51 GMT -5
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Post by VeeVee on Jan 4, 2011 23:00:17 GMT -5
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Post by VeeVee on Jan 4, 2011 23:01:06 GMT -5
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Post by pedroscollection on Jan 5, 2011 4:18:28 GMT -5
Hi Guys;
Some corrections on the captions I placed on the photos above. The PSG means Presidential Security Group, not Philippine Security Group. (Sorry for the error, he-he, I'm quite in a hurry when I made those captions he-he).
By the way, the photos above are mixed photos from Jojo Dy, Art Garcia, some friends from Timawa & my camera too.
Mabuhay & Congrats to all for this successful event;
Perry
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Post by bulikiti2 on Jan 15, 2011 4:29:51 GMT -5
Yes congratulations. Enough of the historical debates. Reenacting has already started taking roots where it matters. Something that even Veevee did not think can happen a year ago just when I was starting to join this forum ( naalala mo Vic?). Parati mo nga akong pinagtatanggol kapag pumapalpak ako dito saka sa kabila he he. But look where we are now. This is more important to me. POTY pa di ba di ba di ba? ;D ;D ;D
You guys have mentored us a lot. Philip u have already done a good job here in Manila. Ray salamat sa mga pins na walang bayad ( libre kasi bago kami he he ). To everyone in this forum Vic, 26th, etc., u have inspired us all. Mag si uwi nga muna kayo ;D ;D ;D
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Post by RayAdillO on Jan 15, 2011 10:31:03 GMT -5
Glad you liked the pins McShine.
Here's some video about the parade while reviewing our local armored forces in the Philippines....
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Post by legionnaire on Jan 16, 2011 1:36:34 GMT -5
Mag si uwi nga muna kayoRamon Macasinag President of the Ft McKinley Chapter has sworn to prepare his special Paella recipe for all you guys na umuwi muna. Along with some San Miguel Beer!    How much saffron will we need for this paella like in the photo? ;D Courtesy of the Fort McKinley Chapter.
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Post by bulikiti2 on Jan 16, 2011 20:15:19 GMT -5
Mapapasubo yata ako. You have to get me a giant squid because I will be preparing "Black Paella" .... ;D ;D ;D
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