THE Bohol Arts and Cultural Heritage Council (BACH) Arts and Heritage Section launched on September 28, 2022 the book “History of Bohol 1521-1937: Essays, Notes and Sources” written by Retired Prof. Emmanuel Luis Romanillos.
The 802-page book chronicles Bohol History intertwined with the province’s Catholic historicity.
Romanillos said the book is a 45-year journey of his service to Bohol and her churches.
The author was joined by Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) chief of staff Atty. Antonio Amora Jr., Diocese of Tagbilaran Bishop Abet Uy, Diocese of Talibon Fr. Jose Conrado Estapia on behalf of Bishop Daniel Patrick Parcon, Perlina Alo of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) representing chair Rene Escalante and Rachel Lacea representing National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) Director Jeremy Barns during the formal launch at the 2nd floor of the National Musuem – Bohol.
Amora, representing Gov. Aris Aumentado, congratulated Romanillos on his work and expressed the intent to integrate Bohol history in the school’s curriculum across the province through the book, which he says is overflowing with factual accounts from primary sources.
Meanwhile, Marianito Luspo of BACH in his book review stated that the book responds to the needs of many in that it responds to questions on “who are we as a people, where do we come from, where are we going.”
The dynamics of history factors not only events but also interaction between events, people, environment, he said.
A 10-minute filmed version of the Dagon sa Hoyohoy Musical and a 10-minute excerpt from the Paingon sa Pagkasantos Musical by the Bantawan ni Jose ug Leon Diocesan Theatre Guild and Kasing Sining Theatre Ensemble concluded the short program before the book signing event.
The book launch was made possible through the institutional collaboration of the Provincial Government through the Center for Culture and Arts Development, the Dioceses of Tagbilaran and Talibon, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) as the publisher, and the National Museum. (rvo/Leah Marchill)
