EXERCISE/ACTIVITIES

1 A "The Philippines a century a hence") is a socio- political essay written in four parts
(1889-1890) in the magazines La solidaridad by jose rizal.He underscores the need to
establish a new kind of political relationship between Spain and the Philippines if the former
does not wish a total break up with the letter

B Dr Jose P Rizal (1861-1896) the national hero of the Philippines was a multi-faceted
genius.He was a humanists,a politico-religious activists of his time,and the earliest exponent
of nationalism in asia. Rizal was eventually executed for his writings and beliefs. Dr Ramon
G Lopez a descendant of General Paciano Mercado Rizal, brother of Dr Jose Rizal, presents
fascinating insights into Dr Rizal's dreams and aspirations for the Philippines.

C (1) "La Solidaridad", Rizal wrote a four part socio-political essay" filipinas dentro de cien
años"(Philippines,A century Hence) where discusses the future prospect of the Filipino
nation under Spanish rule. Although he still Believes that the Philippines should not separate
from mother Spain,he always Believed in the birth of the Filipino spirit of a nation.(2) Heavy
handed rule the Filipino population has decreased dramatically. There is widespread
poverty.By this time,spain has ruled the Philippines directly after the independence of its
American colonies from Mexico to Argentina.(3)

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MY COUNTRY

I am a Filipino I am honored to be a Filipino and may country deserve a respect and

virtue

Where different colors and cultures

Combine to form rainbow nation
Under the proud eyes of birds
Adorning the sky

Our time to shine,our time to fly

We feel it,the spirit of love
The spirit of joy,for love to our country
Say it! Unite for our country

3 (A). ZEUS SALAZAR

Zeus Atayza Salazar is a Filipino historian, anthropologist, and philosopher of history, best
known in pioneering an emic perspective in Philippine history called Pantayong Pananaw,
earning him the title “Father of New Philippine Historiography.

His pioneering works include Ang Pilipino sa Agham Panlipunan at Pilosopiya;

Pantayong Pananaw (1991); Ugat at Kabuluhan (1997); Liktao at Epiko: Ang Takip ng
Tapayang Libingan ng Libmanan, Camarines Sur (2004

(B). RENATO CONSTANTINO

Renato Constantino was a Filipino historian known for being part of the leftist tradition of
Philippine historiography. Apart from being a historian, Constantino was also engaged in
foreign service, working for the Philippine Mission to the United Nations and the Department
of Foreign Affairs

Constantino's books such as "The Nationalist Alternative," "The Making of a Filipino: A Story
of Philippine Colonial Politics," "Dissent and Counter-Conscious- ness," "Identity and
Consciousness," "Neo-Colonial Identity and Counter-Conscious- ness," "Synthetic Culture
and Development," "Insight and Foresight,"

C. TEODORO AGONCILLO

Teodoro Andal Agoncillo was a prominent 20th-century Filipino historian. He and his
contemporary Renato Constantino were among the first Filipino historians renowned for
promoting a distinctly nationalist point of view of Filipino history. He was also an essayist and
a poet.

His notable works include The History of the Filipino People; Malolos: The Crisis of the
Republic; The Writings and Trials of Bonifacio; and Revolt of the Masses. To celebrate his
birth centennial, we are publishing two essays from the book History and Culture, Language
and Literature

(D). GREGORIO ZAIDE

Gregorio F. Zaide was a Filipino historian, author and politician from the town of Pagsanjan,
Laguna in the Philippines. A multi-awarded author, Zaide wrote 67 books and more than 500
articles about history, he is known as the "Dean of Filipino Historiographers.

A Documentary History of the Katipunan (1931) History of the Katipunan (1939) Philippine
Political and Cultural History (1949) Great Events in Philippine History (1951)