READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY – GED103 | E01

Going inside the museum is like travelling to the past through a time
machine. Light and sound museum was divided into different parts, wherein each
segment depicts some of the highlights of the Philippine history. The light and
sound museum consists of dioramas and manequins which shows the histrorical
event of the Philippines from the pre-colonial times to the life and death of Jose
Rizal. This museum showcases the history of our country and journey to freedom.
On the first part, we were shown how Magellan arrived in the Philippines in
16th of March 1521. He was the first european that arrived in the country. The
bravery of Filipinos can be clearly seen when the colonizers went in our country.
Lapu-lapu’s fearlesness to resist Spanish colonization delayed the subjugation and
conquering of our country for about 40 years. Indeed, Filipinos’ patriotism,
courageness and nationalism is deep-rooted from our ancestors.
We were also able to see the life of Jose Rizal and his works, from the
publishing of La Solidaridad and the characters of Noli me Tangere. How he studied
in Germany and Spain and his venture in conquering the Spanish colonization
through his words and writings. Jose Rizal used his proliferate skill of writing to fight
for our freedom. His devotion to change and strive for the well-being of our country
is prodigious and remarkable.
In this trip, I’ve also learned more about the walled city of Manila, which is
Intramuros. It was one of the highlight of the show, on how the intramuros was built.
I have learned that, back then, only the spaniards were allowed to go inside the
Intramuros. It was exclusive only for the spanish friars, government officials, and
their guests. The narrator of the museum also said that it was a happy place for the
spaniards before where they held feasts and meetings, leaving the Filipino outside
of the walls, starved and oppressed. Filipinos, through time, have shown their
bravery and resiliency. They have continue aspiring for independency admists of
chaos.
This museum trip made me treasure more our history and value our national
hero. Despite with his wealthiness and brillancy he never forget to look back from
where he was raised. He bacame the voice of the voiceless, and instilled the sense
of nationalism among Filipinos.

After Rizal’s execution, I know his legacy, undertakings and ideology will
always remain and will still live on. He died but his teachings and ideologies did not
and will not. Philippine history will always be my most favorite story. It symbolizes
strength, courage, freedom, love, and hope. Hope is one of the most powerful tool
that the Filipinos of the past have and never lost. Their sacrifices and sufferings are
remarkable.

READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY – GED103 | E01 SUBMITTED BY: ELIZA KATE MIRASOL
 READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY – GED103 | E01

Filipinos may not be armed with weapons and guns in the spanish
colonization but they were armed with their strong faith, hope and perseverance.
Jose Rizal is the hero of our country but I think Filipinos before were also the hero of
themselves. They may not be achieved the freedom earlier but their valor and
courage in still moving forward for their love ones were astounding.
If I were in these years, where the Spaniards were the ruler of our country, I
think I will not be able to live longer than they can. The struggles and adversity that
needs to overcome before were far beyond my strength, that only stronger people
can overcome. Everyday is a battle of survival. The battle for oppression, the battle
for freedom. Every drop of blood and every shed of tears were their everyday lives. I
can’t imagine the pain and sorrow they have experienced to obtain the freedom
that we have now.
From this museum trip, I realized that it is the Filipino fortitude that made us
win the battle for our freedom. I also learned that agression does not always
siginifies power but silence with rational mind can do so. “On this battlefield, man
has no better weapon than his intelligence, no other force but his heart.” – Jose
Rizal.

READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY – GED103 | E01 SUBMITTED BY: ELIZA KATE MIRASOL