@@MrMGLo I’m sure there are but the problem is during the Khmer Rouge era, half blooded Cambodians had to secretly change their surname to avoid getting caught and executed by suspicious Khmer Rouge soldiers. Thus, nowadays those descendants might’ve forgotten their roots. You can take me as an example, as a half Chinese Cambodian my grandpa had to change our Chinese surname to avoid getting caught in order to survive the regime.
I consider myself a consumate ameteur researcher of odd or unusual Filipino history. But I never even heard of a hint or a rumor about this topic. It really goes to show you how bad our education system is by hardly ever linking us to the rest of the region.
Ikr? I didn't really learn much when they were trying to explain the philippine revolution when i was is 3rd grade. Like what? Y'all expect ME?!! A 7y-old to completely understand that?!! XD
True. In part, they're trying to teach things too early (a lot of topics taught to students from Grade 3-6 are a bit too advanced for their young minds, especially when they use old Spanish or native terms that the students don't know). But also there's a lack of teaching when it comes to Mainland Southeast Asia. At best we get taught about trade with Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, and Japan, but not much about Cambodia or Vietnam.
Pepita declined Cause she would have to change her religion and didnt want it......nothing to do with him having 47 wives tho......he never even met some of his wives😂😂😂😂
@@mariajason3547 Yes that too. I think it is still related somehow cos Norodom's religion allows polygamy while in Pepita's devotion to her religion, she doesn't believe in it and sticks to Catholicism which practices monogamy
Kahit sino siguro simpleng babae, not greedy for power and wealth would not accept that marriage. Yes, he's smitten temporarily but who knows in the long run, baka isa lang din siya sa ilampung asawa na hindi man lang nakikita. Men are fickle, royalty or not. Better stay single than fight for attention with all those wives. Good for her, may paninindigan.
U r a very good historian. I hope ur channel will grow not only for the history of philippine, but also detail history of all south east asian. Love from 🇲🇾.
Terima Kasih!! I have a series of video about Southeast Asia (not just Philippines) coming up this year 😊 I'm also releasing my book on Ancient Southeast Asian Women (queens, warriors, etc.) very soon!
@@KirbyAraullo Nice... im looking forward to it... that book also interest me... i like hearing stories of lady warrior, especially if it is from our regions...
Gusto ko sana gumawa sila ng pelikula tungkol sa kasaysayan na ito! It is sooo interesting how it all came to be! Worthy of a movie! Along with all of the depths of political issues.
Hello Kirby, have you investigated Filipino influence in Mexico? I have read there was a lot of cultural exchange between Mexico and Philippines up until Mexico got its independence. The area of Acapulco has a centuries-old Filipino community, some of whom became important figures in Mexican history. Ricardo Pinzon made a list of historical Mexican governors and even one president (Juan Alvarez), who he found out they had Filipino ancestry. Drinking tuba is also common in some parts of Mexico. Small boats are called "pangas". A type of shirt called guayabera in Spanish is believed to come from what Filipinos call barong tagalog. Mango Manila and mango Ataulfo are Mexican-produced mangos but both originate in the Philippines. And one last thing, probably what surprised me the most, cockfighting also reached Mexico (and from there, many other countries) via Philippines.
The Manila-Acapulco Trade was the reason of my Family's existence, my fourth great grandfather was a Half Spanish Half Mexican, son of a Insular Lady and a Mexican Man. He then came in the Philippines as he was shipping loot and merchant products, Married a a Filipina Mestiza and moved from Manila to Samar.
One thing we have in common with Cambodia is their use of coconut on their dishes. When I had visited the country, I found they have their version of kalamay sa latik.
Excellent documentary, Datu Kirby. If there was a possibility of chance, that the King of Cambodia and Ms Roxas do get married, it will still be a sad story. Because Ms Roxas's life will still end after eleven years, unless the King would determine that there was something wrong with her health and cure her.
Kirby, this is my first time to chance upon your channel and I got hooked. You got superb researching skills, very creative delivery of the historical narrative, and the professional editing skills. You are indeed PH’s glimmer of hope in this time of PH’s search for its truest identity and its early days of diplomatic and foreign relations. Kudos! And, I can’t wait for more historical “enlightening”.
I often visited Cambodia before going to the neighboring countries whenever I am on a long week days break from the office in Bangkok anyway I remembered a Cambodian tour guide told me about the story of the King and Josefa when he'd learned that I am a filipino born. I couldn't forget the tourists priceless reactions who at that time heard our conversation. One of them said " maybe the reason why my eyes keep looking at her" and (laughters broke out) that I noticed from the airport lol😀. Those old couples said they'd thought that I am a European in w/c I didn't know how to react but said they had many filipino friends who looks naturally charismatic and quite beautiful. The gentle nature and a sophistication of a Filipina is regarded as one of the top most beautiful women in the world the Cambodian tour guide said. In Cambodia in the mid 1990's filipino was well accommodated and respected differed when the millennials entered.
Maria Simone: I agree wholeheartedly with your description of the generation of Filipinas before the millennials, although of course, there are a few exceptions. My estranged British husband said: “One day, the world will wake up and see that the Filipinos are running the world!” IF, by miracle that happens, the world will be a kinder, more God-loving, caring and happy world, so long as the corrupt politicians and the “manlokoko” do not join in.
Cambodian see Filipino as "Western High Class People" as their skin color and culture are almost the same. They kinda have a bias toward "white westerner" but a beautiful brown skin filipino act like westerner? Yeah, that a goddess for the Cambodian
This is very interesting. I never heard before that a Cambodian king has visited the Philippines during the Spanish era. I should subscribe to this channel because I think I'll learn so much from this channel 👍👏
I only know a very popular song composer in Cambodia’s golden age in the 60s was half Filipino his father is half Filipino Portuguese who came to Cambodia through French troops to play saxophone for the royalty and his mother is Cambodian and a royal ballet dancer/singer. He was well known for producing beautiful melodies and skillful in playing saxophones.
@@KirbyAraullo yes he is but he is old and forgetful now he’s got a daughter but she has no interest in music industry she’s a boxer. But he is known for being a violinist I’ve found a clip a him ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-43BxYX0SoGA.html
@@KirbyAraullo I think that's the person Atom Araullo was looking for during his travel documentaries, at least we found out that he retired of being a musician by himself
hi sir! skl po hehe. your videos inspired me to weave stories about pre colonial Philippines. i want more people to know about our history and be proud of ourselves as the Filipinos we are. just thank you very much and more power!
@@YYC403NOYP bka ang aquino afterall malapit lng ang tarlac sa pampanga. And i also know that aquino likes to own something they dont lol... Even name the an airport to ninoy🤮
In addition, a story about a royal beyond the Windsors, although I do enjoy hearing about their hot mess lives. It is nice to take a break from them for Pete's sake.
Hi Kirby, can you do a video on Marcelo Azcárraga Palmero. I think Filipinos would be shocked to know that a Filipino (technically born and raised in the Philippines and with Filipino blood) was Prime Minister of Spain during the times of the Philippine revolution no less. I only found this out by perusing different Philippine colleges in Wikipedia and I found him on the notable alumni in the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy formerly Escuela Nautica de Manila.
Hehehe... A lady just commented that her estranged British husband once quipped - " Someday the the world would wake up to find Filipinos ruling the world! Really tickled me, hehehe! May be someday me thinks.
Oh I would love to compile all the videos of you Kirby since you know so well the entire relationship or connection befor the Spanish empire came to the Philippines.
This is a beautiful piece of history. I wish more kids right now would have genuine interest and not neglect these things instead of just focusing mostly on social medias and superficial entertainment. You did well in providing appropriate and vivid visuals for this, and we all love a well-researched prof 🤗. Will binge more on your content 😁
Thanks for sharing this. As a filipino monarchist I'm proud to know that Philippines is not only a land of datus rahas and sultans BUT also a land where asian royals go for a trip! Vocabulary: Filipino monarchist- A filipino who believed in a cultural relevance or importance of history and heritage under the persona of notable rahas, sultans, and datus who contributed a lot in Philippine history.
I didn't learn that a Cambodian king visited the Philippines in 1872 when I studied Oriental History as a third year high school student in FEU in Manila. Thank you for sharing that story. It was so sad that Pepita died at a young age and rejected the king's marriage proposal.
I'm also a product of FEU now I'm 69 yrs old loves historical story just like my motherland d one n only d Philippines islands composes of 7.643 islands during low tide
I have just recently (within the past couple of years) discovered your site. As an American married to a Pampangan; I have gotten "hooked" on your histories as they give me insight into your history & culture BEYOND what I have found in my studies of the early days of WWII & the attack on the Philippines & the attack on Pearl Harbor HI.
Ayo im early! But can you talk about the Philippine (Luzon specifically if possible) Royal architectures like the Torogan of Maranao in a next video, so I would have references pls thanks!
Spanish accounts mentioned that Rajah Sulayman's house and as well as those of other elites were made of huge planks and posts of wood. It had been reported that Rajah Sulayman's home had many "rooms" and "comforts", it's also said to have contained many luxury items, such as jewelries, money, silks, and blankets that were made of expensive cloths. The furniture in Sulayman's home was also estimated to have been worth approximately 5,000 ducats. Another structure next to Rajah Sulayman's house was said to be a storage room where he kept cannons and large amounts of copper. One of the cannons was reported to have been approximately 17ft long. During the colonial period, Spanish and indigenous architecture merged together, and this gave rise to the "Bahay na Bato" of the colonial period which clearly has a unique and very distinctive appearance that isn't found in other Spanish colonies.
Very interesting, Kirby. A good revelation of our ancient history. The Philippines is, indeed, the most blessed, and GOD-cared-for, country in southeast asia. Thank you for this information.
As a full blood Mindanaoan and Catholic, I applaud this Josefa's decision based on her conviction. Nakikita ko as a Mindanaoan ang ugaling "stick to what you believe" mentality na hindi nagkokompromiso sa faith at culture versus "feelings" lang. (I'm from Surigao)
@Lemuel G Abarte people in Mindanao were Pagans. Islam came because of Trade from Indonesia. People here came to their religious affiliation because we are convinced by the soundness of Catholicism or Islam. Kung umasta kang ogag ka parang mas may alam ka pa kesa samin ah. Hunghang
@@hepatitis Tama ka ! But you dont have to spit fire , cursing words could not help to inform someone who is eager to learn more 😊 , your knowledge and information must be very helpful and appreciated well, spread kindness ...
Watching from Florida,USA. I came upon this vlog while channel surfing, and oh ! my,I am so glad I did! What an informative piece and a beautifull history bit. I am going to binge watch your vlogs. You are a treasure indeed! May I ask if you are a full blooded Filipino? Also, are you a history major in higher education? Thanks for your answer.God bless.
I like history subjects but I never learnt this. Very interesting! Thanks, Kirby! Also, I must commend u r a good story teller of history. Though u talk too fast, clear pa rin ang dating sa akin. Kudos 2u!
If just in case they ended marrying then the revolutionaries will think of a unifying figure or a monarch that can be installed during the commonwealth's first year and maybe they will elect the "filipino cambodian royal" descendant of Norodom. Who knows? similar things also happened in the past(especially in europe). Just my wild guess and wild imagination hahahha
This so good. First time to watch a video from your channel, will watch your other videos. I feel like I'm in a history class, your narration is spot on! I love how you use pictures here and the transitions for each of them.. people wouldn't get bored of just hearing stories or just by watching you tell it... they can actually visualize them. Kudos! It's engaging and so interesting. Thank you for the great content! 👍
I Feel Bad for this Royal Love-Affair. One more thing that burdens me is this Colonizers that wiped out almost every Culture, Identity and Heritage of the Country they have been.
kimusta pu, as a kampanpangan ( from Sn .Fdo) that gave me more interest to visit The Kingdom of Cambodia n near by countries to go deeper very interested in History ( a score of 10 ) why well explained, ur audio visual is intetesting, as an interior designer ( i can even use this on my Humanties class) keep it up !
Cool chibi illustrations. Hope you sell merch someday or books of these videos illustrated in chibi with real life pics of the characters in the last page.
No, never heard in our philippine pre-colonial history in Philippines because of the issue of Philippine history books in DepEd. Did the OFW knows the first budget in the list na pinondo ng government?
Interesting. It's definitely taught nowadays, especially in private schools, but most of it focuses on pre-history (caveman times, especially the remains found in Cagayan and Palawan) along with things like anito, the manunggul jar, the Laguna Copperplate inscription, a brief mention of Baybayin, a few dieties from various ethnic groups, and trade with China and Arabia, plus Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Japan. It's definitely lacking, but it's at least there now. Sadly, a lot of schoolbooks are outdated. Kahit na mas marami nang nasa curriculum, marami paring school na luma ang ginagamit na books. Yung high school nga namin bago lang nag-pandemic nakakuha ng bagong libro eh.
@@moondust2365 kailangan na lang mag tanong sa pinoy historian na perpective sa atin ng social studies at philippine government and politics diyan iyon gulo diyan na part.
Magtanong sa mga nakakatanda na ang kanilang karanasan noon ng Ferdinand Marcos Sr. administration kung wala sa mga aklat dahil revised ang sa public o palitan ang mga luma aklat.
I have visited Angkor Wat and other temples in Siem Reap and found it quite amazing while imagining what it was like during those ancient times. The bas reliefs on their temples depict a very sensual nature in their culture. Of course Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft:Tomb Raider movie made it more exciting and I did visit Ta Phrom where the iconic root-bound temple was located where they shot some movie scenes. Too bad Norodrom's religion specifically allowing someone many wives became a deterrent to his romance with Pepita, our beautiful filipina. How romantic indeed!
This is the first time I came across your channel. I wonder if you already have the story between Dimples and Gen. Douglas McArthur. 😉 More power to your channel.
thank you for this story, i also heard that a Khmer king offered a buffalo as a gift to a Filippino chieftain of which the origin of the Tagalog word "carabao" for the buffalo which is similar to the Khmer word "Krabai", is this story has any substance in the Philippino history?
what i wish you can dig out is one question that most filipinos take for granted, is how this spanish sounding names came about owning big parcel of lands here in the philippines
Nice to see a picture of the gift to the younger sister. Question, the picture of the garrotte; do you have details on who were those unfortunate ones who were executed?
Watch someone make a YA contemporary retelling!!! P.S. The fact that Pepita chose to stay Catholic instead of marrying a foreign king is one many female Catholic saints understood all too well. Sad that she died so young.
LMFAO! LOLZ! WE SUFFERED A LOT BECAUSE OF THIS DEMONIC CULT EMPIRE! AND TO THE COLONIAL MENTALITY THESE POWER HUNGRY DEMONS PROGRAMMED THE FILIPINOS.. WTF! WHO NEEDS WELFARE AND HEALTHCARE IF YOU GOT THE BIBLE AND JESSUS RIGHT?
@@evildisaster8149 and no wonder that the Philippines cannot afford telemedicine because of the traditional beliefs that doesn't make sense anymore, like being a religious person who doesn't rely to doctors because they have a stereotype that they only want money to people like WTF?! Nobody's taking care of you when you grow old or die in an illness. Religion my a**! 🖕
@@aoikanzaki6578 yeah!yeah! yeah! And you can still not trust the doctors nowadays, instead of cure and getting well in hospitals in a very short period of time, you will get shocked by hearing the doctors diagnosis that your disease or illness developed into other form of problem, then will do anything to prolong your stay in hospitals to the point of sucking everything what's your wallet. Why not? Big pharmaceuticals are giving medical scholarships to those who wants to become doctors, and they owed it to these pharma, and pay their debt by administering their new meds that doesn't cure health problems... Everything is about business and money. Healthcare, welfare, religion my as...!🖕....
