Xiao Chua

Xiao Chua
曾華紹
Chua in 2026
Born
Michael Charleston Briones Chua

(1984-01-19) January 19, 1984 (age 42)
Tarlac City, Philippines
OccupationsHistorian, Academic, TV host
Academic background
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (BA, MA, Ph.D.)
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of the Philippines Diliman
De La Salle University
WebsiteOfficial Website

Michael Charleston "Xiao" Briones Chua (Chinese: 曾華紹; pinyin: Zēng Huáshào; born January 19, 1984) is a Filipino historian, academic, and television personality.

He is best known for his academic works on Philippine history and his numerous appearances as a commentator on historical topics on Philippine television, including a regular appearance on a news segment called "Xiao Time" on the public television station People's Television Network. He has also served as a historical consultant for shows such as Katipunan, its companion show Ilustrado, as well as the TV documentary series History with Lourd.

He is currently a professor at De La Salle University and a leading member of the August Twenty-One Movement. He hails from the province of Tarlac.

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  1. ↑ "Meet our ILS Speaker: Xiao Chua". Intramuros Administration. May 12, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  2. ↑ Chua, Xiao [@Xiao_Chua] (January 19, 2020). "Salamat sa mga mahal sa buhay sa simpleng pagsasalu-salo at mga pagkain na ibinigay ninyo para sa aking kaarawan. Ano pa ba ang kakailanganin ko sa buhay? Meron actually, Ph. D. Pero na nakaligtas tayo sa taong…" (Tweet). Retrieved March 29, 2025 – via Twitter.
  3. ↑ "Philippines official: Imelda Marcos' shoes have no historic value". The Washington Times. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Historian Xiao Chua offering free walking tour in honor of Rizal". GMA News Online. December 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Philippine historian Xiao Chua says Aquino Cojuangco video is propaganda -". November 7, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Xiao Time: Ekonomiya noong Martial Law" (in Filipino). October 18, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Faculty Profile". De La Salle University.
  8. ↑ Manalo, Jown (June 28, 2026). "WATCH: Public historian and August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) leader Xiao Chua denies allegations that members of the so-called "yellow" movement have sided with the Marcoses". Bilyonaryo News Channel. Retrieved September 13, 2026 – via Facebook.
  9. ↑ Manabat, Jazzel Llaneli M. "Local historian turns over rare books to TSU". Tarlac State University.