1. Who is Santiago Alvarez? How come his writing is a primary source?

-Gen. Santiago Alavarez born on July 25, 1972, he is also known as ‘Kidlat ng Apoy” or General
Apoy because of his inflamed bravery and dedication as commander of Cavities famous battle. He
was a Magdiwang man and the Commander-in-Chief of the said faction. Santiago Alvarez focus
and further explain what happened in the said election made by two factions- Magdiwang and
Magdalo in Tejeros convention. It is detailed and mentioned the delagations of the person
involved that only happens the day of the election.
-In my opinion, the writings of Santiago Alvarez which is the Memoir of the General is the
primary source because he was an eye-witnessed, he personally experienced the event.

2. Who is Teodoro Agoncillo? How come his writing is a secondary source?

-Teodoro Agoncillo is a prominent Filipino historian. He was among the first Filipino historians
who earned renown for promoting a distinctly nationalist point of view of Filipino History. His
book, The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan, is one of the most
influential books in Philippine history.
- In my opinion, Agoncillo’s writing is the secondary source because he just a historian.
Comparing to General Alvarez whose work has focus on election day, Mr. Agoncillo was not
there when the event was happening. However, his works helps people to know what was
happening before the election and he have a documents to give proofs on it.

3. Create a chart comparing in detail the accounts of the two writers regarding the “Tejeros
Convention”
 The account of Alvarez seems to be a
straightforward narration where the
event that occurred was illustrated as
just as it could be and there are some
information that are not clarified for the
readers to understand the context
 The assembly at Tejeros was finally
conveyed on March 25 1897.
 Alvarez's bodyguards stay outside the
meeting place.
 General Apoy's last angry sentence was
"I am now ordering your arrest!"
 Trining (Dr. Jose Rizal's sister) and his
widow, Josephine pleaded with General
Apoy not to arrest Mr. Montenegro, but
to let him stay at the estate house where
they themselves were staying. They
volunteered to be held personally
responsible for Mr. Montenegro while
in their custody.
the readers to understand the context.
4. Form your internal and external criticisms over the two sources.
The account of Agoncillo is widely
narrated by him. It is supported by
various documents that also narrate the
text. In this effect, the narration of
Agoncillo is well-narrated so therefore
the readers will easily understand this
context.
 It was March 22, 1897 when
concurrently the battle raged and the
assembly conveyed in Tejeros, at the
same time it is Aguinaldo's birthday.
 Alvarez's bodyguards stayed near the
stairs.
 Santiago Alvarez towards
Mr.Montenegro: " We of Cavite do not
need and will never need any adviser of
your own standing only"
 Nothing is stated about Trining (Dr.
Jose Rizal's sister) and his widow,
Josephine pleading to General Apoy
not to arrest Mr. Montenegro