Disciplines and Ideas in the

Social Sciences

Key Concepts Rooted in Filipino

Language and Experiences in the
Social Sciences
Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences - Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – LAS 1: Key Concepts Rooted in Filipino Language and Experiences in
the Social Sciences

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Welcome to the Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences – Grade 12 Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Learning Action Sheet on Key Concepts Rooted in Filipino
Language and Experiences in the Social Sciences.

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DISCIPLINES and IDEAS in the SOCIAL SCIENCES

(Key Concepts Rooted in Filipino Language and Experiences in the Social
Sciences)
ACTIVITY SHEET No. 1

I. Learning Competency with Code

After going through this Learning Activity Sheet (LAS), you are expected to:

1. Examine the social ideas of Filipino thinkers starting from Isabelo

de los Reyes, Jose Rizal, and other Filipino thinkers
(HUMSS_DIS 11-IVe-1)

II. Background Information for Learners

The learner will be able to learn the following concepts:

1. Ideas of Filipino Thinkers starting from Isabelo de los Reyes, Jose Rizal,
and other Filipino Intellectuals

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

(With Possible Materials for experiments/activities)

1. Discipline and Ideas in the Social Sciences, pp. 129-135.

Mary Dorothy Jose and Jerome Ong, Vibal Group, Inc.

2. “Isabelo de los Reyes.” National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

Posted 6 September 2012. Accessed on 17 October 2016.
http://nhcp.gov.ph/isabelo-de-los-reyes/

IV. Activity Proper

1. KEEP THIS IN MIND

Through the years, there are already a lot of Filipinos who extensively
studied on the different traditions and attitudes in the Philippine society itself.
These new series of lessons therefore will deal with the new state of social sciences
in the Philippine setting including different social factors vis a vis Filipino as a
social thinker, key values, Philippine psychology and Filipinos over-all intellectual
and cultural atmosphere in the society.
 IDEAS OF FILIPINO THINKERS

Social Thinker: Jose Rizal

Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 at Calamba, Laguna. He was a writer, poet,
teacher, ophthalmologist, novelist and a renowned social thinker. A genuine
scholar and one of the great Filipino thinkers of all time, Rizal had numerous
works that reflected his ideas on society, education, women, history, culture,
language, colonialism, and revolution. A prolific writer at such a young age, Rizal
wrote “To the Filipino Youth, 1879” and “The Council of Gods, 1880” that won him
top honors in a competition while still studying at University of Santo Tomas.
The ills of society as a result of deteriorating colonial rule are reflected in two
of his major works, the Noli Me Tangere (1887) and El Filibusterismo (1891). In Noli
Me Tangere, Rizal pointed out the various weaknesses of Philippine society as a
result of oppressive colonial policies and the lack of reforms to address the pressing
needs of the time. The sequel to the Noli Me Tangere, the El Filibusterismo begins
with the return of the main protagonist-turned-villain Simon. The main theme of
this sequel connotes ill-system of the colonial government during Spanish regime
including corruption, frailocracy, and unjust government regulation which led to
opposition and sedition even by the most loyal citizens.

Social Thinker: Isabelo de los Reyes

Isabelo de los Reyes was another famous social thinker who criticize the
Spanish and American invaders in the Philippines. He was a former journalist,
writer, and senator of the Philippines. He authored several novels and essays
including “Ang Singsing ng Dalagang Marmol” and “Genesis Cientifico y Moderno”.
As a journalist, he wrote some articles elaborating the Spanish friars’ corruption
which eventually led to the imprisonment of the Spanish officials. He was also
merited as the first Filipino socialist. Upon his return from imprisonment in Spain,
de los Reyes brought with him several works by socialists, Karl Marx and Friedrich
Engels, among others. This led to an empowered de los Reyes that campaigned for
workers’ rights that eventually landed him government positions and even a senate
seat. As a socialist, his opinion towards Philippine society is based on the teachings
of Karl Marx which emphasizes the pursuit of a communist state. He died on
October 10, 1938.

Social Thinker: Pedro Paterno

Born on February 27, 1858 in Santa Cruz, Manila from an affluent family.
He was another intellectual who had a great interest in early Filipinos and their
culture.
He wrote the following poems and novels:
1. Sampaguitas y Poesias Varias (1880), the first Filipino collection of poems.
2. Ninay (1850), the first Filipino novel.
While in Spain as part of the Propaganda Movement, Paterno wrote
numerous dissertations on Filipino culture that include:
1. Antigua Civilization Tagalog (1887)- Paterno described the initial development of
the “Luzonic islands” while trying to show the resemblance of this native civilization
to the early cultures of European nations (Schumacher, 1997).
2. Los Itas (1890)- described the customs of Negritos where Tagalog and the
Visayans evolved.
Unfortunately, most contemporaries of Paterno, such as Rizal and de los
Reyes, give little or no importance to the works of Paterno because of their
absurdity and irrationality.

Social Thinker: Emilio Jacinto

Emilio Jacinto, the so-called “Brains of the Katipunan” was born on
December 15, 1875 at Tondo, Manila. In 1894, Jacinto joined the Katipunan and
rose to become the right-hand man of Andres Bonifacio. He became the secretary of
the Katipunan and editor of the newspaper of Katipunan.
The second most important item in Kalayaan is Jacinto’s Manifesto
(Pahayag, 1896) where Kalayaan is personified and appears to a youth caught up
in darkness (Ileto, 1979).
Another work of Jacinto is entitled Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan
(Association of the Sons of the Nation) aimed at informing prospective members of
the conditions for joining the secret society.

Social Thinker: Andres Bonifacio

Considered as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution” and one of the
greatest Filipino heroes, Andres Bonifacio was born on November 30, 1863 at
Tondo, Manila. Bonifacio was able to enrich his knowledge on social issues by
reading popular works of his time, including books about the:
1. French Revolution
2. Life of the Presidents of the United States
3. Les Miserables
4. The Ruins of Palmyra
5. Wandering Jew
Bonifacio was one of the original founders of the radical group Katipunan
with the objective of overthrowing Spanish colonial regime in the Philippines. He
was also a contributor to the organization’s newspaper. From his essays and poems,
one can appreciate his views with regards the cultural identity of the pre-colonial
natives and his lofty ideals of ushering a new dawn to the once great Tagalog
nation.

2. EXERCISES

ACTIVITIES: A. Try This!

 Direction: Complete the following concept map based on your understanding of
the lesson.

Filipino Thinkers

Isabelo Pedro Jose Andres Emilio

de los Paterno Bonifacio Jacinto
Reyes Rizal

B. Direction: Choose one among the Social Thinkers given below and read (in
English) its entirety. Examine their work and answer the following guide questions.

Social Thinkers and their work

A. To the Filipino Youth- Jose Rizal
B. Ang Singsing ng Dalagang Marmol- Isabelo de los Reyes
C. Antigua Civilization Tagalog- Pedro Paterno
D. Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan- Emilio Jacinto
E. Katipunan- Andres Bonifacio

Guide Questions:
1. What is the main point of the particular work of your chosen Social Thinker?
2. How did the Social Thinker support his arguments and claims?
3. Are these articles still relevant in today’s time? Expound your answer.

C. Apply your Learning:

Direction: What are the contributions of Filipino thinkers (Paterno, Rizal,

Bonifacio, Jacinto and De los Reyes) in enriching the literature about Philippine
society, culture and experiences? Give your ideas through completing the scroll

PATERNO RIZAL BONIFACIO

1. 1.
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2. 2.
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3. 3.
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JACINTO DELOS REYES

1. 1.

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3. 3.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY: Let’s Think! ESSAY!

1. Explain the factors that gave rise to Filipino Social Thinkers in the
19th Century?
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Reflection

Direction: Provide reflection guide question below, write your answer in

your activity sheet.

If you were given a chance to be a Filipino Thinker what would be the

title of your work? Do you think your work will have relation to the
social issues we are facing now? Why?

RUBRIC FOR RECLECTION PAPER AND ESSAY

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS

Content The work was very informative with regards 10

to the topic/ issue.
Analysis Analysis was clear and concise. 6

Organization The work was well-written with ideas easily 4

conveyed to readers.
TOTAL 20