Philippine E-Journals

The Decolonizing Quest in Light of History: The Philippine Reality

Bryan T Froehle

 

Abstract:

It is an honor to speak before you in this Plenary Session. I admire and appreciate your leaders, Esmeralda Sanchez and Rhuda Mujal, who invited me. Above all, I admire the vision of your Association, which brings together the passion and intellectual depth of the Philippine Historical Association and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. This extraordinary association is affiliated with the International Association for the History of Religions and the South and Southeast Asia Association for the Study of Culture and Religion. When I address you, I am indeed addressing a global conversation. I am grateful to be among you during this remarkable online program and the sixth of your Association. Many thanks to Dr. Parreno, Dr. Calairo, Dr. Landy, and all who spoke on the opening day of this remarkable conference.