Ambita, John Moises D.

GE2 “Reading in Philippine history

Tanauan Batangas cluster

1.Reflection on “the Philippines a century hence” by Dr. J.P Rizal

This four-part sociopolitical essay was written by Rizal with the intention of reminding Spain of the
catastrophic repercussions of continuing to abuse the indigenous peoples. He illustrated how the Spanish
administration kept the Filipinos in the dark because they were only expected to serve their home country in
order to demonstrate how hopeless the country was. Unfortunately for Spain, people like Rizal, Jeana, and
del Pilar among others did not accept less and saw that there was more.

In essence, Rizal composed this article because he believed it was past time to warn the
Spaniards of what had occurred during the French Revolution and to remind them that it might occur in the
Philippines. The Philippines knew that such treatment could not be condoned because they had previously
experienced Spanish oppression. Back then, it was obviously obvious that the Ilustrados' resolve to defend
the rights of their compatriots was proof that the Filipinos were making progress.

2.Make a written discourse: “exact location of CRY OF PUGAD LAWIN”

An insurrection by the Katipunan, commanded by Andrés Bonifacio, took place in late August 1896
near Caloocan, which comprised portions of modern-day Quezon City.

The first struggle between the Katipuneros and the Civil Guards was what the term "cry" originally
referred to. The phrase can also be used to describe the destruction of personal tax certificates that have
been torn up in defiance of their allegiance to Spain. The phrase "Viva la Independencia Filipina" is also
used to describe the cry. Patriotic cries could literally be heard in the background.