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1. Why were Rizal’s annotation of Morga’s book significant to Filipino’s?

I. OPENING STATEMENT

Dr. Jose Rizal was well-known for his exceptional talent in writing various novels.
Essays and articles He is a gifted writer who has captivated the hearts and minds of his
readers with works that will help you understand the world around you more deeply. Dr.
Jose Rizal annotated Antonio Morga’s book Sucesos de las Islas, or Events of the
Philippine Islands, which was originally published in 1609. Governor Antonio de Morga
was not only the first to write a Philippine history, but also the first to publish it. His book
was regarded as one of the most important works on early Spanish history. Governor
Antonio de Morga was not only the first to write a Philippine history, but also the first to
publish it. His book was regarded as one of the most influential works on the early
history of Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

IIa - 1ST – RRL

According to Jean Quintero Hall in his 1999 article, by publishing Dr. Jose P. Morga’s
Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas (Events of the Philippine Islands) annotated by Rizal
Islands, first published in 1609), Rizal’s intention was not only to provide the Filipino
people with their pre-Spanish history, but also to present them with their own authentic
culture and identity. He chose the Sucesos because he “considered it necessary to
invoke the testimony of an illustrious Spaniard who governed the destinies of the
Philippines in the beginning of her new era and witnessed the last moments of our
ancient nationality.” His annotations included clarifications and amplifications of details,
as well as refutations of statements as needed. His annotations included clarifications
and amplifications of details, refutations of statements as needed, and confirmations
when compared to other sources

IIb - ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION OF THE 1ST RRL

According to the preceding statement, Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s annotation of Morgas’ book
was It is significant to all Filipinos because, despite seeing the book as a great
testimony during the time of Spaniard colonization in our country, he included some
clarifications, details, and confirmations in his annotation. Dr. Jose P. Rizal wanted us to
be aware of our own authentic culture and identity, in addition to being informed about
early history. Dr. Jose Rizal, as we all know, is a nationalist, and he wanted us many
Filipinos to have an idea of how we should view ourselves in the midst of a growing
nationalism that eventually led to the formation of our nation through educating and
telling using stories.Dr. Jose Rizal, as we all know, is a nationalist, and he wanted us
many Filipinos to have an idea of how we should view ourselves amidst a growing
nationalism that eventually led to the formation of our nation through educating and
telling using his word of art, which is considered sacred as literary works of art
IIIa - 2ND RRL

Furthermore, according to Harry Sichrovsky (1997), Dr. Jose P. Rizal intended to

publish It was obvious to start over with the “Morga” and add lengthy annotations to it.
He wished to demonstrate, through a credible work, that the people of the Philippines
possessed a high level of culture and morality prior to the arrival of the Spaniards,
possessed mastery of a distinct handicraft art (perhaps ship construction), developed a
flourishing trade, and maintained good contact with the outside world. Knowledge of
their own history should boost his countrymen’s self-esteem encourage their political
and scientific development.

IIIb - ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION OF THE 2ND RRL

In the preceding statement, I reflected on how Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s annotations in

theMorga had aided many people, particularly Filipinos, in opening our eyes and minds
to what the Filipinos had before the Spaniards came and colonized us. Through his
annotations, he simply demonstrated to us how beautiful and abundant the Filipinos and
the country in which we live are. He wanted to give us a better idea and understanding
of what he knows about the past because he believes it will boost the self-confidence of
many Filipinos and will help to promote the political and scientific growth of our country,
which will help to preserve and protect what we have now.

IV - GENERAL CONCLUSION

Eventually, Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s annotations to Governor Antonio de Morgas’ book

Sucesos de las Islas, or Events of the Philippine Island, were very influential in the lives
of many Filipinos. His annotations helped everyone of us to have a better and deeper
understanding of how beautiful, abundant, and different our past was before the
Spaniards colonized us. Thus, Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s annotations have been an instrument
for us to depict the actual situation in the Philippines, and it has given and strengthened
our confidence, which today leads to the political and scientific growth of our nation, that
as Filipinos, we are working and joining together as a nation as one.

V - CLOSING STATEMENT

In the end, Dr. Jose P. Rizal was a remarkable, intellectual, and brilliant writer. His
literary masterpieces served as a tool in opening the eyes and minds of all people,
particularly Filipinos, to the reality behind everything. Dr. Jose P. Rizal wishes to teach
us that understanding our past is critical to understanding the present. Thus, armed with
yesterday’s knowledge and appreciation, he can arm himself for tomorrow. As a result,
Dr. Jose P. Rizal gave the annotated Sucesos to the Filipinos with the wise advice that
“to foretell the destiny of a nation, it is necessary to open the books that tell of her past.”
We can conclude from him that no one can judge everything around them. As a result,
Dr. Jose P. Rizal gave the annotated Sucesos to the Filipinos with the wise advice that
“to foretell a nation’s destiny, it is necessary to open the books that tell of her past.” We
can conclude from him that we cannot judge everything around us unless we know the
past. To summarize, as individuals living in this world, we must fully comprehend our
past in order to appreciate its beauty.
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“Annotating Colonial Histories: José Rizal and The Rethinking of Filipino Identity
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Jean Quientero Hall (1999). Aiming for the Stars “THE FIRST PHILIPPINE HISTORY
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