What are some of the facts about the author that makes him dependable in writing the document?

- Gregorio F. Zaide was a prolific writer and historian writing about 67 books and more than 500
articles about history published in both national and international newspapers and academic
journals. A multi-awarded author, he was known as the “Dean of Filipino Historiographers.” He
is also one of the founders of the International Association of Historians of Asia (IAHA), and
president of the Philippine Historical Association for three terms. Thus, making him dependable
in writing the document