Navarro, Francis M., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Church History
Contact Info
Ground Floor, Faber Hall
Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights
1108 Quezon City
+63 2 8426-6001
loc. 4170-4172
Courses
Church History II: Fourteenth Century to the Present
Areas of Interest
- Philippine Colonial History
- Colonial and Modern South East Asia
- Hispanic Studies
- Paleography
- Heritage Conservation
Education
- Elementary Certificate, San Beda College, 03-1969
- High School Diploma, San Beda College, 03-1980
- Bachelor of Arts History, University of the Philippines, 06-1984
- PhD Library Science and Documentation, Universidad de Salamanca, 10-2004
Research and Publications
- Ronal Ridhoi (Universitas Negeri Malang), Arif Subekti (Universitas Negeri Malang), Francis M. Navarro, Hariyono (Universitas Negeri Malang), “Embracing New Perspectives in History, Social Sciences, and Education”, Published in 2022; ebook published 27 July 2022
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “FILIPINAS Y LA LLEGADA DE LOS ESPAÑOLES LAS VISAYAS Y SU PUEBLO INDIGENA”, http://vcentenario.es/actas-del-congreso-internacional-primus-circundedisti-me/?lang=en, NA (2021), NA, National (Spain)
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “El Español: Clave Imprescindible Para La Historia Filipina”, Revista Filipina, Verano 2020, Volumen 7, Numero 1, 7 (2020), 200, International
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Paleography and the Document”, International Archives Week 75th Anniversary of International Council of Archives School of Library and Information Science University of the Philippines, Diliman, National, 9 Jun 2023, School of Library and Information Science, University of the Philippines.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Using and Understand the Importance of the Archives through Paleography: The Case of the Philippines”, First International Conference on History, Social Sciences, and Education, International, 11 Sep 2021, Universitas Negeri Malang, Java, Indonesia.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “An Unfinished Story: When Papers Lead a Trail”, International Conference on Heritage, University of Santo Tomas Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and the Environment in the Tropics, International, 3 May 2021, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Mactan and Lapu Lapu As Seen From Historical Sources”, 500th Anniversary of the Victory of Mactan Permanent Mission to the ASEAN, Jakarta, Indonesia, International, 30 Apr 2021, Philippine Permanent Mission to the ASEAN, Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Looking into the Antonio Pigafetta and Francisco Ignacio Alcina, SJ Manuscripts: Using Paleography In Understanding Documentation”, Online Heritage Series for the Quincentennial Celebration, National, 10 Mar 2021, UST Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics Department of Tourism Region 8.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Looking into the Antonio Pigafetta and Francisco Ignacio Alcina, SJ Manuscripts: Using Paleography In Understanding Documentation”, Online Heritage Series for the Quincentennial Celebration, National, 10 Mar 2021, UST Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics Department of Tourism Region 8.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Paleography and the Document: Understanding Archival Research”, 456 Years of Kaplag and the Augustinian Presence in the Philippines, Santo Nino at 500!, National, 20 Feb 2021, Order of Saint Augustine – Province of Santo Nino de Cebu Basilica Minore del Santo Nino de Cebu.
- Francis M. Navarro, PhD, “Philippine Society In The Visayas before the Arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521”, Magalhaes, Magallanes, Magellan: Magellan in Philippine History Through Philippine Historians, National (Portugal), 2 Dec 2019, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Paleography, Transmission, and Translation: A Review of the sources and Aids in doing research in the Spanish Colonial period.”, International Conference on the 450th Christianization,Hispanization, and Urbanization of Luzon, National, 30 Sep 2019, Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City.
- Francis M.Navarro, Ph.D., “The Spanish Colonial Building Code in the Aftermath of the 1863 and 1880 Earthquakes in the Phlippines”, The Third Workshop of the ARC Linkage Project Hazards,Tipping Points, Adaptation and Collapse in the Ino-Pacific World, International, 28 Aug 2019, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Archives and Archives Management and”, Historiography and Historical Documentation, National, 10 Jul 2019, Ricarte Hall, Philippine Army Officers Club House, Fort Bonifacio.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Paleography and the Archives”, ANGKOP Alyansa ng mga Pangkasaysayang Organisasyong PangMag-AAral ng Pilipinas, National, 18 Apr 2018, UP Diliman.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS Y LA LLEGADA DE LOS ESPAÑOLES LAS VISAYAS Y SU PUEBLO INDIGENA”, Congreso Internacional de Historia Primus Circumdediste Me Claves de la primera globalization Marzo 20-22, 2018, International, 20 Mar 2018, Valladolid, Spain.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Archival Theory and Practice in the Philippines and Principles Preservation: The Archives of the Philippine Army”, Historical Archives Management Seminar, National, 13 Dec 2017, Philippine Army Museum, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Martin De Rada’s Contribution To Scientific Scholarship In the Philippines”, Fray Martin de Rada International Conference, International, 16 Nov 2017, Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Translation, Transmission, and Paleography”, Off The Pages Lectures Lopez Museum and Library Ortigas Center, Pasig, National, 21 Oct 2017, Lopez Library and Museum.
- Francis M. Navarro, PhD, “Translation, Transcription, and Paleography: Looking into Spanish Documents”, Off the Pages Lecture Series: Lopez Museum and Library, Benpres Building, Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila, National, 21 Oct 2017, Lopez Museum and Library, Benpres Building, Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “The Pedro Murillo Velarde Map of 1734: A Historical Perspective”, Forum and Special Exhibit of the Original 1734 Pedro Murillo Velarde Map, National, 9 Jun 2017, Faber Hall, Ateneo de Manila University.
- Francis M. Navarro, PhD, “The Importance of Military History”, Military History Writing Seminar sponsored by the Philippine Army Museum, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila., National, 3 Jun 2017, El Cielito Hotel, Santa Rosa, Laguna.
- Francis M. Navarro, PhD, “Practical Methods of Teaching History in the Classroom”, Xavier School Workshop for Teachers of Social Studies., National, 19 Nov 2016, Xavier School, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila.
- Francis M. Navarro, PhD, “And Still They Came: The Benedictines on the Eve of the Philippine Revolution in 1896”, Fr. Jose S. Arcilla, SJ Lecture Series on Spanish Colonial History, National, 16 Nov 2016, Faura Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.
- Francis M. Navarro, PhD, “The History of the Benedictine Fathers ( Order of Saint Benedict) and the Missions in Mindanao on the Eve of the Philippine Revolution in 1896”, 14th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day Conference with the theme: Founders, Pioneers, & Builders: Understanding Interactions and Connections in Colonial Philippines, National, 5 Oct 2016, NISMED Auditorium, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Rizal and Germany: Heidelberg’s Impact on His Intellectual Development”, First KAADAKAP Symposium and Public Lecture, National, 29 Aug 2016, Faber Hall, Ateneo de Manila.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Filipinos in the Spanish Civil War: 1936-1939”, 10th International Conference on Philippine Studies, National, 6 Jul 2016, Dumaguete City.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Una Historia Social de Manila: 1571-1898”, Seminario Internacional: Año de la Fraternidad Mexico – Filipinas, National, 27 Nov 2014, Guadalajara, Mexico.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Jose Rizal and the Spanish Language in the Philippines”, 12th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day Explorations and Transformations: Creating Texts, Shaping Identities., National, 7 Oct 2014, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines-Diliman.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., “Los Ultimos de Filipinas: The Siege at Baler”, Lecture sponsored by the National Historical Institute and the Department of History of the University of the Philippines-Diliman, National, 14 Aug 2014, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines-Diliman.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., 46th Anniversary of Philippine-China Diplomatic Relations and 20 Years of Philippine-Chinese Friendship Day, Listeners of Chinoy TV and Federation of Fil-Chinese Chamber of Commerse, 9 Jun 2021 – 9 Jun 2021.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., 500 Years of Documentation: Understanding Our Past, Students and Professors of the Mabalacat City Colleges, 17 Apr 2021 – 17 Apr 2021.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., History 201: Seminar in Historiography, Students, 9 May 2017 – 9 May 2017.
- Francis M. Navarro, Ph.D., Seminario Internacional A̱o de la Fraternidad Mexico-Filipinas РPaper: Ysigne y siempre leal ciudad de Manila: La historia social de la unica ciudad espa̱ola en Asia, 1571-1898, Mexican and Filipino experts, academics, and students in Mexico, 27 Nov 2014 Р28 Nov 2014.
Professional Experience and Consultancies
- Museum of the Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Chief Historical Consultant, 20 Jul 2017 – 31 Jul 2020.
- Chinatown Museum, Binondo, Director/Consultant of team for historical research, 7 Jan 2012 – 15 Jul 2012.
- Chairman of the Rizal Library Committee, 1 Aug 2022 – 31 Dec 2023.
- Rizal Library Board, 1 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2023.
- Committee on the Doctor of Philosophy in History, 1 Aug 2018 – 17 Dec 2018.
University-Related Service
- University Archivist, Director of the University Archives including the Manila Observatory and the Archives of the Province of the Society of Jesus, 3 Jan 2022 – 31 Dec 2024.
- Guest Speaker at the Jesuit Hour of Radyo Katipunan, Radyo Katipunan, 8 Jul 2021 – 8 Jul 2021.
- Organizer of the Contacts and Continuities: 500 Years of Asian-Iberian Encounters, School of Humanities, Loyola Schools, 23 Jun 2021 – 23 Jul 2021.
- Guest Speaker, Department of History, School of Social Sciences History Lecture Series, 5 Apr 2021 – 5 Apr 2021.
- Member, Rizal Library Board, Department of History, School of Social Sciences, 23 Sep 2020 – 23 Sep 2023.
- Co-convenor from the Department of History of Contacts and Continuitites: 500 Years of Asian-Iberian Relations”, an International Conference, Webinar Series, and Virtual Festival organized by the School of Humanities to Commemorate the 500th year anniversary of the Magellan expedition’s landing on our shores, History, School of Social Sciences, 11 Mar 2020 – 30 Jul 2020.
- Officer-in-Charge of the Department of History, History, School of Social Sciences, 31 Jan 2020 – 1 Feb 2020.
- Member, Disciplinary Action Commitee, Loyola Schools, History, School of Social Sciences, 6 Sep 2019 – 27 Sep 2019.
- Coordinator of the Philippine Academic Consortium for Latin American Studies., Department of History, School of Social Sciences, Loyola Schools,, Department of History, School of Social Sciences, Loyola Schools, 13 Sep 2018 – 31 Mar 2020.
- Coordinator of the Philippine Academic Consortium for Latin American Studies, Department of History, School of Social Sciences, Loyola Schools, 1 Sep 2018 – 31 Dec 2018.
- Member, Dissertation Committee of the Department of History., Department of History, School of Social Sciences, 15 Aug 2018 – 31 Dec 2018.
- Translator from Spanish to English., Department of History, School of Social Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University., 1 Aug 2018 – 31 Dec 2018.
- Coordinator for Ateneo de Manila University of the Philippine Academic Consortium for Latin American Studies, Department of History, 1 Sep 2017 – 30 Sep 2018.
- Assistant Coordinator, Cluster for History and the Social Sciences, 1 Sep 2017 – 31 Jan 2018.
- Translator (Spanish to English), Disaster History project with the Ateneo de Manila University and the Australian Research Council. Teachers from the Department of History and the Department of Environmental Science are involved in this project, 1 Dec 2016 – 31 Aug 2017.
- Officer in Charge of the Department of History, Department of History, School of Social Sciences, 3 Nov 2014 – 7 Nov 2014.