2. Letter of Introduction: Reclaiming the Truth
To whom it may concern,
This letter serves to introduce a significant historical and spiritual perspective regarding the ancient identity of the Filipino people, specifically those in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. It challenges the colonial narrative that portrayed our ancestors as "pagans" and reveals the systematic demonization of the name of the One True God.
The Hebrew Connection to the Land of Ophir
The foundation of this restoration is the identification of the Philippines as the biblical Land of Ophir. Historical and biblical evidence points to the following:
Ancient Expeditions: Around 950 BCE, King Solomon sent his fleet to the Land of Ophir to retrieve 666 talents of gold.
Worship of Yahwah: The Hebrew troops stayed in Ophir for extended periods, during which they worshipped Yahwah (YHWH).
Local Adoption: The inhabitants of the Visayas and Mindanao observed this worship and integrated the name Yahwah—pronounced locally as Yawa—into their own spiritual identity.
Biblical Evidence: This connection is clearly documented in 1 Kings 9:26-28, 1 Kings 10:14, and 2 Chronicles 8:18, describing the vast wealth and consistent travel to Ophir.
The Colonial Deception
For thousands of years, the people of this land held an attachment to the One True God. However, with the arrival of Spanish colonizers in 1521, a strategic effort was made to erase this link:
The Transformation: Spanish friars, under the mandate of "God, Gold, and Glory," intentionally reclassified the sacred name Yawa as the Devil or Satan.
Historical Erasure: By turning a holy name into a profanity, the colonial powers effectively severed the Filipino people's conscious connection to their Hebrew heritage.
Respectfully,