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The Philippine National Historical Society is the Philippines' oldest professional organization focused on academic study and research in Philippine history.[1] Composed of volunteers, the organization has a membership that spans the historians from the academe and local communities.

History

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The PNHS began as a student history club at the Philippine Women's University organized by educator Eulogio B. Rodriguez in the late 1920s. With the help of another educator, Eufronio C. Alip, the student club was transformed into the Philippine Historical Society in 1941.[2].

In February 2, 1941, the society's constitution and by-laws were approved by charter members, who included the following:

  • Antonio K. Abad
  • Elias M. Ataviado
  • Evergisto Bazaco, O.P.
  • Conrado Benitez
  • Manuel I. Carreon
  • Horacio V. de la Costa, S.J.
  • Jose Lopez del Castillo
  • Gabriel Fabella
  • Leandro H. Fernandez
  • Tomas Fonacier
  • Mariano del Prado Goyena
  • Maximo M. Kalaw
  • Pura Villanueva Kalaw
  • Leoncio Rizal Lopez
  • Paz Policarpio-Mendez
  • Camilo Osias
  • Jose Villa Panganiban
  • William C. Repetti, S.J.
  • Walter Robb
  • Miguel Selga , S. J.
  • Benito T. Soliven
  • Leopoldo B. Uichanco
  • Jaime C. de Veyra
  • Gregorio Yabes
  • Nicolas Zafra
  • Gregorio F. Zaide

Publications

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The society publishes the Journal of History (JOH), an annual refereed journal that compiles the papers presented during the society's annual National Conference on Local and National History.

During the conference, members also receive the PNHS Newsletter, which contains the latest news, updates and activities of the society.

Aside from the annual JOH, the society has also published the following:

Book title Author Year of Publication notes
In Search of Historical Truth Leslie E. Bauzon ?? ??
The Story of a Province - Surigao Across the Years Fernando A. Alameda, Jr. 1993 Example
Land of Hope, Land of Want - A Socio-Economic History of Negros (1571-1985) Violeta Lopez Gonzaga 1994 Example
The Revolution in the Provinces edited by Bernardita Reyes Churchill 1999 Centennial Volume
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