Republica Filipina Reenactment Group

28/01/2025

Celebrating Don Julian Felipe’s 164th Birth Anniversary.

27/01/2025

The Republica Filipina Reenactment Group held its monthly Guarnicion En Bagumbayan (Garrison in Bagumbayan) at the Japanese Garden (formerly Cuartel de Bagumbayan), Rizal Park, Manila. During the event, many recruits attended, interviewed and signed in to join the group. However, due to COMELEC Gun Ban and as per request by NPDC, we used bamboo poles in the meanwhile, instead of replica rifles for its rifle drills. Also, in the past, bamboo poles were used as substitutes for Rifles for training purposes. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Photo credit to Potograper ng Signal, Ms. Karen Palma and Arlito Abuque Cnk. 🇵🇭 😊

25/01/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐧
Reenacting soon!

23/01/2025

23/01/2025

"Mabuhay ang Araw ng Republikang Pilipino! 🇵🇭!

23/01/2025

Where heritage and heartfelt care for sentient friends unite. Bringing history to life, one furry companion at a time, Republica Filipina Reenactment Group’s timeless love for cats and dogs. 🐱🐶

Today is the 126th anniversary of the First Philippine Republic. Born in the Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan in 1899, this was the first democracy and constitutional republic in Asia.

Busy fighting the Americans in a war 12 days later (not even a year since our proclamation of independence from Spain), the First Republic had no animal welfare policies. YET, they did condemn the American brutalities against Aspins killed unmercifully only because of the latter's noise.

Learn more about the dogs during the First Philippine Republic in our book Dogs in Philippine History. Purchase a copy via shopee.com/dogsphi .

23/01/2025

"Ating ipagdiwang ang pagsibol ng Unang Republika ng Pilipinas- ang kaunaunahang Republika sa Asya!

"Tunghayan ang pagsasalaysay ng mga kaganapan sa inagurasyon ng unang Republika ng Pilipinas o kilala bilang Republika ng Malolos. At alamin ng naging kahala...

22/01/2025

MALIGAYANG ARAW NG REPUBLIKANG PILIPINO!!! Sa ika-126 Annibersayo ng pagkakakatatag ng Unang Republika ng Pilipinas, ang Unang Konstitusyonal at Demokratikong Republika sa Buong Asia, ating alalahanin ang kagitingan at pagpupursigi ng Ating Mga Ninuno sa Pagbuo ng Republika ng Pilipinas. Nawa siya'y magpatuloy ng marami pang siglo, upang tayo'y umunlad at matamasa nang lubos ang biyaya ng Kalayaan.

VIVA LA REPUBLICA FILIPINA!!!
MABUHAY ANG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS!!!
🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

21/01/2025

𝙂𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙞ó𝙣 𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣: 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜
Join us once again this Sunday, January 26, for an immersive journey into history!
At Japanese Garden, Rizal Park Luneta.
While our rifles rest due to the gun ban season, the spirit of camaraderie and tradition marches on. Get ready for an enriching experience, new skills, and a deeper connection to our past. We can’t wait to see you there!

20/01/2025

¡𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐙 𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀Ñ𝐎𝐒! Alphonse Sumangil
From the battles of the past to the camaraderie of today, your dedication to keeping history alive with the Republica Filipina Reenactment Group is truly inspiring. May your special day be filled with joy, laughter, and memorable moments. Here's to many more years of reenacting history together. ⚔️

20/01/2025

A cultural organization is calling for immediate support for photo archivist John Tewell, known for preserving Philippine history through his vast photo collection.

READ: https://tinyurl.com/4thjdc9y

16/01/2025

NEW UPDATE as of 20 January 2025: HE'S SAFELY DISCHARGED, AND BACK HOME!

UPDATE: Immediate Support needed for John Tewell

John Tewell is a collector of thousands of historical photos of the Philippines, made publicly available on Flickr.

John Tewell (81 y/o) is alive; he has no access to the internet upon moving to a temporary home last March 7, 2024. However, he is already frail with difficulty walking and needs general care support (assistance during hygiene, etc.) They need to move out of their temporary home as soon as possible, but they have no money for the last 7 months.

His wife Dorothy (72 y/o) is suffering from heart complications, making it hard for her to take care of John anymore. An e-mail has been sent to the American Citizen Services of the US Embassy Manila, but in the meantime we need urgent support.

We need help with any of the following:
- A friend who can welcome John Tewell & his cat in their home
- Transfer to a hospice/ home-for-the-aged facility
- Financial support to sustain a rental place*
- Medical support: For check-ups, medicine and transport
- Basic needs like food
- Ready finances in case of emergency
- Cost of passport renewal ($130)

You may donate via the QR codes provided, c/o Bea Dolores (Co-founder and VP, Renacimiento Manila). For PayPal or transactions via credit card, go to paypal.me/BeaDolores. For in-kind donations and other inquiries, you may coordinate with Ms. Bea via our Facebook and Instagram pages.

More information:
They are still residing in Imus, Cavite. The US Embassy of Manila provided John Tewell with an emergency passport (one-year validity) on June 20, 2023, assisted by Ms. Bea Dolores. Due to having no internet and aid for the elderly couple, they haven't been able to set an appointment for passport renewal, and it costs 130USD or 7,500+ Php.

Financial concerns are rooted in a technical and complicated family affair. Pension coming from United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds abruptly stopped 7 months ago (no actions taken yet). He could no longer use his debit card from Bank of America (kinain ng atm machine). Friends have recently assisted in their transportation to Bank of America BGC branch but no avail. Dorothy, Bea, and the bank have been contacting his son in the US but there's no answer.

We are in direct contact with Mrs. Dorothy since January 1, 2025. Her contact information can only be shared with direct friends of John. Starting Friday afternoon, we will personally visit their temporary home with a wheelchair and food.

John wants to stay in the Philippines. Let us help our important figure in Philippine heritage preservation.

Access the donations tracker here: bit.ly/TRACKER-DonateforJohnTewell2025

14/01/2025

2025’s First "Stop and Salute" in Rizal Park Luneta.

09/01/2025

Last January 8, 2025, Representatives from RFRG and Philippine Army NCR-RCDG held their Coordination Meeting at Reserve Command HQ, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The meeting presided by Colonel Ferdinand Ga of the Philippine Army, Reserve Command, NCR - Regional Community Defense Group. The agenda during the discussion includes the promotion of the Philippine Military History thru the use of Living History/Historical Reenactments to the Philippine Army Reservists as well as the possibility of long-term partnership between RFRG and PA NCR-RCDG.