Readings in Philippine History

1. MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM
(Member, APSOM) NURSING PROGRAM (Re-Accredited Level 2-AACCUP) P. Manguera Sr. Road, Tanza,
Boac, Marinduque Learning Task No. 2 Name: Claire Alcober Date: Course/Section: BSN-1A Rating:
TOPIC MAIN ARGUMENT BIAS IMPORTANCE IN UNDERSTANDING PHILIPPINE HISTORY First Voyage
Around the World by Magellan Magellan travelled the around the world because of the spices but the
truth is he was funded by the King of Spain because of the gold that can be found in Butuan, Philippines.
Magellan was the one who introduced Christianity in the Philippines. The written document is based
on the perspective of Antonio Pigafetta. It proved that the world is not flat. It explained that the cultures
and traditions of countries vary from one another.

2. MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM
(Member, APSOM) NURSING PROGRAM (Re-Accredited Level 2-AACCUP) P. Manguera Sr. Road, Tanza,
Boac, Marinduque Lapu-lapu defeated Magellan in the historical fight in Mactan. The KKK and the
Kartilya ng Katipunan The organization was made to rebel against the government in regards with the
captivation of Jose Rizal. And to overthrow a colonial regime. The illustrados were treated as very
important persons in Cawit, Cavite. The unjust hierarchy wherein indios were treated as inferior while
the ilustrados as dominant. It showed the heroic acts of the main proponents in fighting with the
Spaniards and the Americans. Understanding the Kartilya will thus help in understanding the values,
ideals, aspirations and even the ideology of the organization. Proclamation of the Philippine
Independence The revolution against Spain, the war for independence and the future of the new
republic under Emilio Aguinaldo. The blue, white and red colors of the Philippine flag was based on the
American flag. Only the persons involved throughout the historical event was included in the
document. The proclamation gives us all the impression on how the victorious revolutionary
government of Aguinaldo historicized the struggle for independence.

3. MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM
(Member, APSOM) NURSING PROGRAM (Re-Accredited Level 2-AACCUP) P. Manguera Sr. Road, Tanza,
Boac, Marinduque Even official records and documents still exude the politics and biases of whoever is
in power. Katipunan was only mentioned once toward the end of the document. Political Caricature of
the American Era The Cartoons: Depicts the patronage of the United States being coveted by
politicians from either of the party. Transition of Catholic- centered, Spanish Filipino society to an
imperial American assimilated one and its complications. Sexual revolution; young people engage in
daring sexual activities in public spaces like cinemas. The post-independence and post-Filipino-
American period in the Philippines were experienced differently by Filipinos coming from different
classes. The upper class experienced economic prosperity while the majority of the Filipino remained
poor, desperate and victims of state repression. Cartoons became an effective tool of publicizing
opinions not just at that time but up until at the present time.

4. MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM
(Member, APSOM) NURSING PROGRAM (Re-Accredited Level 2-AACCUP) P. Manguera Sr. Road, Tanza,
Boac, Marinduque The conditions of the poor Filipinos while governed by the United States. Police
authorities oppress petty Filipino criminals while having a blind eye on hoarders. Corazon Aquino’s
Speech Cory Aquino led the country away from the two decades of social and political oppression.
The speech centers on the miserable experiences of the Aquino family, how the family mourns about
their loss and how the government treated their family. She did not state the positive contributions of
the Marcos’ administration and only focused on the negativity of his term. Corazon Aquino is the most
competent politician in the Philippines because of her countless contribution inside and outside of the
country and to the Filipino citizens. The speech stated Cory’s individual ideas and aspirations and also
the guiding principles and framework of the government that she represented. The First Catholic Mass
in the Philippines Magellan was the one who made Catholicism possible in the Philippines. Magellan
used his leadership in making the Kings look jackass. It shows that despite of the dark plans of the
Spaniards towards the Philippines,

5. MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM
(Member, APSOM) NURSING PROGRAM (Re-Accredited Level 2-AACCUP) P. Manguera Sr. Road, Tanza,
Boac, Marinduque He was able to change the point of view of the locals in worshipping objects such as
anito, bul-ol, etc. He took advantage of the Kings’ low comprehension. they were able to create
changes; the locals should believe in Catholicism and should not worship objects. Cavite Mutiny The
real happenings behind the Cavite mutiny. The injustice acts of the Spaniards. The three martyred
priests are not really the ones behind the revolt. Polo y servicios is not the only reason of Cavite
mutiny. It informed us student about how brutal the society was at the time that the Spaniards were
here in the Philippines. The Cry of Rebellion The exact time and location of the Cry of Rebellion
Inconsistencies in the real venue of the historical event. It widened the knowledge of us students and
the ones who are able to read the documents about the further stories/details behind the cry of
rebellion and how the himagsikan started.

What is the importance of studying Philippine history?

Studying history allows us to gain valuable perspectives on the problems of our
modern society. Many problems, features, and characteristics of modern Philippine society
can be traced back to historical questions on our colonial past, as well as our pre-colonial
culture. Our export-oriented economy, for example, can be traced back to the ending of the
galleon trade and the subsequent liberalization and tying of the country to the world
market, coupled with the lack of industrial advancement in the islands. This and other
lessons can be uncovered by digging deep into the country’s past.

This also applies to other countries’ histories, and while studying the past may not actually
present a solution to current problems or directly answer questions, they lend new and
alternative perspectives to current situations and allow us to further understand current
problems.

History as a discipline allows us to see beyond textbooks and see the past through
new lenses. There were times in the Spanish colonial period where the clergy and religious
orders assigned to the country were the ones causing misery to the Filipinos, while there are
times when the Church truly cared for the natives and the government was the one doing
the people harm. This is an interesting part of our history that sadly reaches the textbooks in
a boring, oversimplified version that says all the Spanish were bad. If we cling to what the
textbooks tell us then we will already have a wrong understanding of Philippine history. The
study of history allows us to see beyond the standard textbook and to the primary source
itself, interpreted into new and alternative viewpoints.

Philippine history is in and of itself very interesting. Philippine history is a unique

narrative of colonialism, reaction, and revolution. It is also a culturally diverse country from
precolonial times. There’s an emerging trend to study the social history of the country (i.e.
more on the day-to-day experience of the Filipinos during certain periods) and uncover
more stories beyond the usual stories taught in schools across the country. The country’s
experience of colonialism, the rise of nationalistic feelings, and the people’s subsequent
reaction may allow us to gain more perspectives on nationalism and revolutions.