The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu celebrates Buwan ng Kasaysayan (History Month), with the theme "Salaysay ng Bayan, Saysay ng Bansa (Narratives of the Land, Value of a Nation)." This highlights the important role of local narratives in developing national history. When we put ourselves in the local context - where we live, study or work, we will gain a better understanding of our past and the lessons it seeks to teach us.