In an interview with the Communications Bureau, Jose looks forward to 鈥渕ore awareness of our history and heritage in our daily lives, to shape our values.鈥� In particular, he called on Thomasians to 鈥渂e keenly aware of UST鈥檚 role in shaping Philippine history. This includes, among other things, learning to read historical documents in their original Spanish (in the same way that many like to learn Korean).鈥澨�

Jose is an authority in Church heritage and has published and read papers extensively on Church architecture and art. He continues to engage in the conservation and restoration of built heritage of Churches and works with government and non-government agencies alike. In the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, he chaired the Committee on Monuments and Sites (2001-2004), Committee on Archives (2011-2013), and Commissioner for Cultural Heritage (2011-2013). In 1999, he was feted with the Cultural Center of the Philippines Centennial Award for the Arts.

The NHCP is the country鈥檚 鈥減rimary government agency responsible for history and has the authority to determine all factual matters relating to official Philippine history.鈥� Among its mandates are to support and engage in research activities on Philippine history, its people, and important events. It maintains a historical data bank and Resource Center and recognizes places of historical significance.

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The records for these sacraments and/or events were based on administration of the same in the different parishes all over the country, from the early 1600s to the first decades of the 20th century. The records, found in meticulously written canonical books, were produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (CJCLDS), who donated a bulk of the same to then-CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles, D.D. in 2019.

In his message, CBCP President David thanked the University 鈥渇or serving as guardians of these important documents鈥攎icrofilm form of the same documents.鈥� David recalled how the Latter-day Saints worked with Catholic bishops in producing the records, and how encouraging it is that despite the changes in media technology, 鈥渢he old can always be transferred to the new one.鈥� Ultimately, the transfer of the documents to UST, David said, will 鈥渕ake the data more readily available for research work.鈥�

The Rector expressed gratitude to the CBCP, saying: 鈥淢alaking bagay po ito na ipinagkatiwala sa amin ng CBCP. Parati kaming handang tumulong sa pangangailangan ng CBCP.鈥�

UST was designated as the recipient given the fact that it maintains one of oldest existing archives in the country, the Archivo dela Universidad de Santo Tomas, whose 鈥減riorities are the selection, preservation, and accessibility for research of historical materials.鈥� Per the Deed of Donation signed on March 28, UST will ensure that the materials will be placed in an environmentally controlled space that ensures the proper handling and use of the digital files. It will also provide access to the contents to researchers, including graduate students, professors, genealogists, journalists, and other academics while complying with the provisions of the Data Privacy Act.

Witnessing the donation were Msgr. Bernardo R. Pantin (CBCP Secretary-General), Fr. Bryand Restituto (CBCP Assistant Secretary-General), Rev. fr. Gaspar R. Sigaya, O.P. (Archivist of AUST), and Rev. fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P. (Assistant Archivist of AUST).

Photos by Hans Lawrence Malgapu.

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As one of CBCP鈥檚 flagship projects in the celebration of the 500 years of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines,听 the capacity-building initiative was conceptualized to review the past and guide the future narrative of the Church. Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortez, Chair of the CBCP ECCHC, highlighted in his opening message the 鈥減revalence of truth and fallacy, reality and fantasy, claims and counter claims that often lead to historical revision to lionize events, places and people.鈥� It is envisioned that more clergy and laity will be equipped not only with the research skills and methods but with the right attitude of discipline, humility and patience.

The inaugural episode was a panel discussion participated in by highly respected church historians of the country- Fr. Tony de Castro SJ of Ateneo de Zamboanga, Fr. Emil Quilatan OAR of the Archivo Recoleto, Fr. Albert Flores of the Archives of the Archdiocese of Manila (AAM), Prof Regalado Trota Jose of Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas (AUST), and Fr Milan Ted Torralba of the Tagbilaran Diocesan Church Heritage Commission. Attended by clergy and church enthusiasts from Dioceses across the Philippines, the inaugural episode was viewed by an overwhelming attendance 180 on-liners in the zoom and 800+ netizens in the FB platforms of CBCP ECCHC, CBCP News, UST GS CCCPET, and the 500 Years of Christianity.

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UST Archivist Prof. Regalado Trota Jose, MCH launched his latest book entitled “Simbaha虂n: An Illustrated Guide to 50 of the Philippines鈥� Must-Visit Catholic Churches” through RPD Publications.

With illustrations by Architect Allan Jay Quesada, the book features 50 of the most notable churches in the country, spanning those from the Cagayan Valley Region to Mindanao, particular those churches dating from the Spanish period to the mid-20th century.

According to Jose, the churches were selected for their cultural, architectural, and aesthetic significance, as well as their picturesque locations. Some of the churches featured in the book were Church of Saint Raymund Pen虄afort in Cagayan; Church of Saint Paul the Hermit in San Pablo, Isabela; Church of Saint Catherine de Alexandria in Tayum, Abra; Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity in Agoo, La Union; Church of Saint James the Great in Bolinao, Pangasinan; Church of Saint William of Aquitane in Bacolor, Pampanga; and National Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, known as the Baclaran Church in Paran虄aque.

An authority of Philippine church art, Jose鈥檚 previous publications were Images of Faith: Religious Ivory Carvings from the Philippines, Impreso: Philippine Imprints (1593-1811), Power, Faith, Image: Philippine Art in Ivory from the 16th to the 19th Century, Visita Iglesia Bohol: A Guide to Historic Churches, and Of War and Peace: Lantakas and Bells in Search for Foundries in the Philippines.

First featured in Tribune.net (Mr. Edgar Allan M. Sembrano)

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The Davao-based Quichon family and the Robert Biggert Collection entrusted the stamps, postcards, and books to the University because of its 鈥渃ollecting efforts into this greater life of reminiscence, relevance, and accessibility.鈥�

Likewise, the , the , and the Miguel de Benavides Library were entrusted in preserving the historical memorabilia and in sharing nostalgia with the Thomasian Community who valued history.

According to the Prefect of Libraries, Rev. Fr. Angel Aparicio, O.P., the exhibit showed the form of communication that almost vanished due to the technological advancement. 鈥淸Sending postcards and stamps] has an element of surprise and romanticism that can touch a person,鈥� Aparicio said.

The collection donated to the University bore two themes: on one hand, the first theme depicts the rural life of Filipino societies and their cultural development; and on the other hand, the second theme depicted the Western mindset in terms of religious, political, and the business forces of the Americans in the Philippines.

Moreover, the collection provided a snapshot of three mailing periods, namely: Pioneer (pre-1898), Private Mailing Card (1898-1901), and Undivided back (1901-1907).

Philippine Postal Corporation Chief of Staff Gilbert B. Javier underscored the integral task of recording history and the rich culture of our country through stamps.

鈥淭he stamps are no longer just pieces of paper that we place on the upper right part of the envelope,鈥� Javier said.

The Quichon family, represented by Mr. Expedito Quichon, likewise expressed gratitude to the University for housing the collection that was significant to the family for it provided a panoramic view of the old Philippines through small things.

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The presentation consisted of two parts. In the first part, the materials used in the constructions during the Spanish colonial period were featured, including hardwood, adobe (volcanic tuff, different from the mud-and-straw bricks used in Latin America), coralstone, andesite (volcanic stone), and lime. A thin wall consisting of woven bamboo strips plastered with lime locally called tabique pampango was also presented.

In the second part, the types of edifices built during the period were featured, according to several categories: civil (plazas, administrative buildings, jails, bridges, dams); domestic (houses); defensive (forts, watchtowers, blockhouses); commercial (parian, markets, alcaiceria, aduana); industrial (factories, piers, light houses); and social (theaters, hospitals), among others.

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Included in the exhibit were the deeds of sale of land written in Baybayin script dated each at 1613 and 1625 and now considered as National Cultural Treasures; the plan of the UST compound in Intramuros in 1690; and various maps detailing several parts of the Philippines, like Map of Puerto de Sisiran, Camarines (1757), Celebes Islands (1788-1792), East China and Southeast Asia (1788-1792). Several maps of the Philippine archipelago were likewise exhibited.

Apart from maps, UST’s collections in the Archives, like the Foundation Act of 1611 and the Libros de Piques (an examination book), were showcased. The participants were likewise toured around the Antonio Vivencio del Rosario Heritage Library for a demonstration of UST’s conservation efforts.

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Jose鈥檚 paper examined 鈥渢exts that form part of a dossier on the lands of Luis Castilla鈥he papers themselves forming a volume documenting lands eventually acquired by the 探花精选. The oldest document in the volume dates from 1593. Two land contracts in Castilla鈥檚 dossier are written in baybayin, the pre-Hispanic script of the Tagalogs of Manila. Two other contracts are written in romanized Tagalog. The dossier presents hardly known and surprising glimpses of how Manila citizens were encountering Hispanic norms and culture.鈥�

According to Jose, 鈥淪ome attempt at modernization of the text has been undertaken, such as the addition of accent marks. However, certain archaic features have been retained to give some flavour to the text. Words left incomplete due to tears in the paper, obstruction due to scotch tape, etc. have been completed, with the letters added to complete the words enclosed in brackets. In the translations, some Spanish words and phrases have been italicized and placed within brackets to indicate some difficulty in the proper translation.鈥�

The workshop, according to Jose, presented a chance for a renewed spotlight on the Philippines, which is again 鈥渟een as an important player in the Hispanic world instead of a mere receptor of Spanish influences.鈥� Several researchers in the workshop have already conducted studies in the UST Archives, with new scholars planning visits soon.

Also presenting a paper was , whose work was entitled 鈥淎n Early Transpacific Account on the Spice Islands by Andres de Urdaneta (1536).鈥�

The presenters were invited by the organizers, who gathered delegates from Pennsylvania State University, University of Iowa, Princeton University, University of Virginia, Connecticut College, University of Washington, Columbia University, University of Colorado Denver, University of London, and the National Archives of the Philippines, among others.

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Preserving the culture of intellectual transfer

n his welcome remarks, the Rector, the Very Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P., stressed that our history, immortalized in fragile books and ephemeral vessels, must be preserved and transmitted to succeeding generations. 鈥淲e do not want the culture of intellectual transfer to end,鈥� Dagohoy said.

It was on this note that he lauded the Miguel de Benavides Library鈥檚 administrators and staff, as well as UnionBank鈥檚 Corporate Social Responsibility arm, for being the University鈥檚 partner in restoring, digitizing, and eventually cataloguing the more than 30,000 rare and historical books stored in the troves of the University鈥檚 Library and Archives.

Hallowed ground

UnionBank Chairman and CEO Mr. Justo Ortiz fondly recalled his first time to set foot in the University鈥檚 Library and Archives, and recalled the feeling of 鈥渂eing in hallowed ground,鈥� for the edifice contained the Philippines鈥� educational, cultural and religious history for the last four centuries.

Ortiz said that this marvel at such an expansive collection prompted him to ask Mrs. Maria Gonzalez Goolsby, then-Executive Director of UnionBank, to make the digitization and dissemination of such documents a priority area of the company鈥檚 social responsibility thrust. Thus began the fruitful partnership between UST and UnionBank.

Light is the best symbol for God

With a heart overflowing with gratitude and joy, the Prefect of Libraries, Fr. Angel Aparicio, O.P., paid homage to UnionBank, the University officials and staff, and all those who helped the Library in publishing the Lumina Pandit II and mounting the exhibit.

Aparicio said that Lumina Pandit II, and its predecessor, Lumina Pandit, are testaments to how the 探花精选 has answered the call of spreading the light to dispel the darkness of ignorance. He, however, said this is a task that must not stop鈥攈ence, the subtitle 鈥淎 Continuum,鈥� for the second volume.

The longtime Prefect of Libraries offered the project to the Lord Almighty, and quoted Scripture, particularly the story of King David, by saying that this project is meant to glorify the Lord, who in the first place bestowed upon mankind the same gifts they now offer.

Reaching the global populace

The three-stage project has gone from the cataloguing, digitization to the publication of the rare books. So far, eight catalogs of rare books have been published鈥攁 work that began as early as the 1990s鈥攁nd several of the digitized books are now available for viewing via the University鈥檚 Digital Library.

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