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Michael Charleston Chua: HISTORYADOR, PILIPINO

Manila, Philippines
Joined August 2011
Yesterday, I brought our students in Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal (GERizal) to a tour on the life and context of our National Hero. We went to the Heneral Paciano Rizal Shrine to pay tribute to the contribution of the Rizal Family to the Philippine Revolution and to
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"Pretty special / Imperfections make me better." -Xonara, Imperfect
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Bisitahin ngayong LIS Month ang inyong lokal na Aklatan. 🫶📚 Mula kay AnakniRizal l I wish we had more public libraries and reading spaces that stay open until late at night like this. Not everyone has the luxury of reading or studying during the day. Some are students who spend their mornings and afternoons in school, while others are employees who only get to pursue personal interests after office hours. Imagine having more accessible, welcoming spaces where people can simply walk in, pick up a book, study, or spend a quiet evening reading. Even though I'm not from Valenzuela, I'm genuinely grateful to have a public library nearby that is free and open until 12 midnight. It may seem like a simple thing, but having a place like this makes a huge difference, especially for people who want to keep learning beyond the confines of their classrooms and workplaces. I hope we continue to build a culture that encourages reading, not just by telling people to read more, but by making books and reading spaces more accessible to everyone. Sometimes, all it takes is a welcoming space, a good book, and a little time to nurture a lifelong love for reading. This National Reading Month, may we be reminded that reading should not be a seasonal habit but a lifelong pursuit. Let us cultivate a culture where books are valued, libraries are accessible, and learning never stops. After all, a nation that reads is a nation that thinks, grows, and dreams. 📖✨️ #library #NationalReadingMonth #books #reading
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LDS Alabang Philippines Temple from the Skyway just now. #XiaoChuaDiaryLifeOfAHistorian
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I felt so legit when finally, I officially became part of an event of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation as a moderator for the discussion with CARD MRI (Center for Agriculture and Rural Development Mutually Reinforcing Institutions) founder Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip, who
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Recited the opening prayer and gave a message on behalf of the godfathers earlier at the dedication of Siv Cadaing, the child of my cousin in the Briones side Butchoy and his wife Joy at the Rustica Restaurant in Tarlac City. #XiaoChuaDiaryLifeOfAHistorian
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