The Philippine Embassy in Mexico, in partnership with Dr. Tomas Calvillo of El Colegio de San Luis, conducted the first episode of "La Historia Olvidada: Filipinas-México 2024" on 16 February 2024 via Zoom. The virtual event attracted more than 100 participants from all over the world, including those who watched the livestream via the Embassy´s Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@MexicoPE2023

In this episode, Mr. Xabier Agote Aizpura, a shipwright and founder of Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria (a maritime museum and shipyard based in Spain), spoke about "Maritime Heritage as Social Development and the Characteristics of the First Manila Galleon." He emphasized on the importance of maritime heritage in the promotion of culture and history, as well as its impact on the economy and society. Moreover, he discussed the characteristics and the significant role played by the first Manila Galleon in the relations between the Philippines and Mexico.

Read the full story here: https://dfa.gov.ph/.../34184-ph-embassy-conducts-first...

The Embassy expresses its sincerest appreciation to the collaborators and attendees of this virtual colloquium series, which highlights pivotal events and contexts that have shaped the engagements between the Philippines and Mexico.

Catch the next episode on 15 March 2024, 18:30-20:00 (Mexico Time).