MENDIOLA MASSACRE- Comparing Primary Sources

Direction: Have student choose an historical event in the Philippines that they would like to know more about Then, have
them research to find 1 source about this event. They should then identify if this source is a primary or secondary and
explain why. Submit your answer using Google classroom and UMAK TBL.

Historical event refers to a well-known or significant occurrence in the past in many countries, such as the
Philippines, that had such an impact on people that it prompted future movements or learnings. History will be timely and
relevant to one's country using evidence such as photographs, recorded interviews, documentaries, artifacts, and even
newspaper article because it serves as the shadow of a country and could be a great solution to future change if that
specific history occurs again. We can't dispute that historical event provide a solid foundation for learning from our
mistakes and keeping track of crucial issues. And, as students, it is necessary that we get information from it because we
are tomorrow's potential leaders. Philippines is an example of a historical location around the world. Since this is one of
the most essential settings, our country has a rich history that the rest of the world admires. The Philippines has a variety
of important and detailed events that occur in cities and provinces, and the most of them are still relevant today because
people still want justice or continue to demand why the government has not taken concrete action.

One of the best examples of this is " The Mendiola Massacre". For those who didn't know, The Mendiola massacre,
also known as Black Thursday by some Filipino journalists, occurred on January 22, 1987, on Mendiola Street in San
Miguel, Manila, Philippines, when state security forces violently dispersed a farmers' march to Malacañang Palace in
protest of the government's lack of action on land reform. Calls for just and comprehensive land reforms to President
Corazon Aquino triggered marches and demonstrations by hundreds of farmers, workers, and students in the aftermath
of the Mendiola massacre. Antiriot personnel dressed as civilians opened fire on unarmed protestors, killing at least 12
and injured 51, according to reports.

Basically, this evidence - the recorded video of Mendiola Massacre is an example of Primary Source because videos
and photos are considered as primary source. Furthermore, because they were generated by people or things present at
the time or occurrence, recorded videos provide the most direct evidence of that time or event. This recorded film shows
how people perceive and react to situations at a specific time. You can observe how the farmers were greatly affected by
the massacre by watching these video clips, as well as how government officials handled the crisis by giving speeches and
regulations. They also used a video witness to make a compelling point about that historical incident. You can also notice
how quickly this event spreads due to the large number of newspapers and articles published at the time. We could
identify it as substantial evidence that the Mendiola Massacre occurred because of the QR code, and URL I supplied in the
poster I created. I chose video recorded because it elicited mixed emotions in Filipinos, as it was clear that this massacre
was massive and one of the darkest moments in the history of the Philippines, particularly among farmers, who are
frequently neglected, and their will and rights are easily abandoned by government officials. The Associated Press (AP),
one of the largest and most reputable sources of independent news gathering, presented and prepared this recorded
video. Over 1.7 million global news and entertainment video pieces, spanning back to 1895, are included in the collection,
sourced both from AP's own coverage and from our premium content partners. With coverage from AP's global news
collecting network, hours of new video footage are added every day.

The entire history of the Mendiola Massacre was shown not only by The Associated Press (AP), but also by other
platforms such as social media, publications, and networks. I hope that as Filipinos, we are accountable for filtering facts
and are knowledgeable about our country's past. Finally, our actions will determine the future. Always be responsible and
learn from your mistakes.