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GE002:
READINGS IN THE
PHILIPPINE
HISTORY

MODULE 1 - THE MEANING OF HISTORY, SOURCES OF HISTORICAL

DATA, AND HISTORICAL CRITICISMS

Lady Mheliza C. Reolada

Mr. Roms Pilongo
BSA 1A
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Name: Lady Mheliza C. Reolada
Year Level and section: ____
BSA 1A
Date: 09 -24 - 2022

What is the essence of studying HISTORY as

a student?

To get where you're going, you must first understand

where you've been. It is essential. History repeats itself. Who
knows, what we learn about the past now might come in
handy later. In all cases, understanding History is essential
to having a good understanding of the human condition.
This allows people to build and, if necessary, change on a
solid foundation. Neither of these options is feasible without
a thorough understanding of the context and starting
points. All living things exist in the here-and-now, but it took
a long time for everything to get to this point. And that
history is situated in time-space, which is what holds the
universe together and frames both the past and the
present. Well, history does repeat itself, and it's best to be
prepared for it by knowing the outcomes of previous
instances and being able to make educated decisions based
on these that will help to a greater extent in the long run.
It assists us in resolving any problems that may arise in the
future. So, before you do anything, learn about the history
or the past.
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Name: Lady Mheliza C. Reolada
Year Level and section: ____
BSA 1A
Date: 09 -24 - 2022

Why Prof Xiao Chua explain that according to Prof

Zeus Salazar, "History/kasaysayan na may SAYSAY
ay may katuturan, kabuluhan at kahalagahan?"
Explain.

While a historian's biases and opinions may

influence the writing of history, as Prof. Xiao Chua
stated, it is still based on methodology and
evidence. Prof Chua interprets Prof Salazar's
statement, saying that HISTORY is a STORY about
past events that give meaning and significance in
our society and culture. He means that history is
the story of our past selves. It is a past event story
that becomes history because it helped shape us
and can still be seen today. It depicts the evolution
of our culture from the past to the present and is
supported by solid evidence and witnesses that it
occurred in the past.