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Salt and Sea: Iloilo's Pre-Colonial Trade

Pre-colonial Iloilo traded salt and goods with China before Spanish rule. Written by Glenn Junsay Pansensoy  ·  History  ·  13 min read Pre-Colonial Trade & Salt-Making in Iloilo | Poetic Codes Pre-Colonial Trade and Salt-Making in Iloilo: A Coastal Economy Before Empire By Glenn Junsay Pansensoy Published November 1, 2026 poetic-codes.pages.dev @PoeticGlenn pansensoyglenn150@gmail.com This video depicts the salt production and trade of salt in pre-colonial Iloilo, a coastal economy that flourished long before Spanish colonization. Long before 1565, Iloilo—centered around Oton, Molo, Jaro, and the river-mouth settlement later known as Irong-Irong—was alr...

Babaylan: Spiritual Leaders, Healers & Advisers of the Pre-Colonial Philippines

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Discover the Babaylan: healers, priestesses, and spiritual leaders of the pre-colonial Philippines. Written by Glenn Junsay Pansensoy  ·  History  ·  17 min read Babaylan: Spiritual Leaders of the Pre-Colonial Philippines | Poetic Codes Poetic Codes Babaylan: Spiritual Leaders of the Pre-Colonial Philippines Journey into the rich spiritual world of the Philippines before colonial rule — where healers, priestesses, and ritual specialists shaped society, culture, and identity. As we step back through time, join me as I guide you into the rich world of the Philippines before colonial rule. Historical documents, oral traditions, archaeology, and the memories preserved by communities help us understand who we are today. We cannot separate ourselves from the past, because it has shaped our society, culture, beliefs, languages, and identity. In this episode, I will share fa...

Corruption in the Philippines: A Deeply Rooted History

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Corruption in the Philippines is not new—it is deeply rooted in history. Written by Glenn Junsay Pansensoy  ·  Local Politics  ·  1 min read Tags: corruption in the Philippines Philippine history pre-colonial Philippines Spanish colonization Principalia governance public funds flood control scandal social inequality colonial legacy Comments Please enable JavaScript to view comments. Share this essay Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Reddit Email About | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Cookie Policy © 2026 Glenn Junsay Pansensoy. All rights reserved. Published on poetic-bytes.blogspot.com  ·  #corruptioninthePhilippines #Philippinehistory #pre-colonialPhilippines #Spanishcolonization #Principalia