“The start of the Philippine-American War”

S.S Script American Occupation

Characters:
Narrator- AMBER
Priv. William Walter Grayson - RODOLFO
Filipino Soldiers- DIEGO, DYLAN
2 shot soldiers - FRANCES & RAVEN
Nebraskan Soldier, Orville Miller- Sean 2

Amber- Greetings fellow classmates! We are here today to deliver you 3 scenarios that
led to WWII, starting with our first scenario being the outbreak of the American War.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

Amber- And now, we will introduce ourselves. Starting with myself, once again,
greeting. I am the leader of our group and I will be narrator for scenario one. I will
now call on Rodolfo

Rodolfo- Good day, I am Rodolfo Lao here today to represent William Grayson for
scenario one, I will pass the spot to Frances

(BOTH FRANCES AND DYLAN WILL GO TO THE FRONT)

Frances- Hello classmates! I am Frances Sevilla representing Corporal Anastacio

Felix, one of two shot soldiers for scenario one.

Dylan- And I am Dylan Alip, your second shot soldier.

(TWO REMAINING FIL SOLDIERS GO TO FRONT)

Raven- Good afternoon, I am Raven Denum acting as Filipino soldier 1.

Diego- Good afternoon to you all, I am Diego Concengco and I am also a Filipino
soldier.
Sean 2- Good day, I am Sean Chua playing as the assistant of Private Grayson, the
Nebraskan soldier, Orville Miller.

(EVERYONE GOES OUT OF THE ROOM EXCEPT AMBER)

SCENARIO 1 “The First Shots”

Narrator: February 4, 1899. Private William Grayson, also known as the American
soldier who started the Philippine-American war. When the war between the US and
Spain broke out. He had already left for Manila, Philippines. Tension between the
American Soldiers and the Filipino locals were high. Then William Grayson noticed a
Filipino, and that Filipino’s name is Anastacio Felix.

(RODOLFO AND SEAN ENTER TO THE SIDE)

(WILLIAM GRAYSON WALKS AROUND WHILE ORVILLE FOLLOWS HIM)

Rodolfo: Quite a cold and gloomy night here in Sta Mesa.. Make sure to keep an eye
everywhere Orville. We need 100% Focus

Sean: Yes Private.

(Whistle)

Sean: A whistle.. (pause) Private Grayson! Did you hear that?.. That could be a..

Rodolfo: A signal..

Sean: I’m sure that was a whistle by the insurgents!

Rodolfo: Be on high alert!.. This could be a rebellion from the Filipinos..

(Dylan Diego Frances enters the scene, slowly walking.)

(RODOLFO AND SEAN GETS SHOCKED)

Rodolfo: WHO ARE YOU? WHAT ARE YOUR MOTIVES INDIO??

Sean: A Filipino! (point it out to William)

Rodolfo: Don’t you dare step one more!

Sean: STOP RIGHT THERE!

Frances (Shot soldier 1): Anong pinagsasabi nyang Americano na yan?

Dylan (Shot soldier 2): Hindi ko nga alam eh..

Rodolfo: (walk a bit forward towards the Filipino) ..Halt!

Frances: Bakit parang galit sila?

Dylan: Siguro may kausap na iba..

…(No response from the Filipino, slow walking continues.)

Rodolfo: I said halt! (raises gun)

Frances: HALA MAMAMATAY ANG MGA TAO!! (scared voice) (Scream while
trying to run away)
Dylan: TAKBO!! (scared voice)

(Dylan and Diego run outside the room)

Rodolfo: (shoots gun)

(Frances falls to the ground)

(Raven enters room)

Raven (Shot soldier 2): HOY ANONG NANGYAYARI DITO?

(Sean shoots Raven)

(Raven falls to the floor dramatically)

Narrator: On the evening of February 4, 1899, is when Private Willaim Grayson and a
Nebraskan soldier on duty fired the first shots along Sociego Street that started the
Philippine American war.

(EVERYONE GETS UP AND LEAVES THE ROOM)

Narrator: That concludes the summary of the outbreak that led to the Philippine-
American war. Let us now commence with the 2nd scenario, the tragic suppression of
Filipino Nationalism.

SCENARIO 2 “The Suppression Of Filipino Nationalism”

Narrator: The Americans suppressed the Filipino’s freedom, August 23, 1907 1st law.
The Flag. Prohibited any flags that would rebel against the Americans.

(Rodolfo and Frances enter the scene)

(Rodolfo sits on chair pretending to write something)

(Frances beside rodolfo standing)

Rodolfo: There! This flag law should probably help us with controlling those natives'
nationalism..

Frances: Indeed sir.

Rodolfo: We can not risk the Filipinos to grow and gain back their nationalism.. Or else,
they will rebel upon us.

Frances: Yes. We must prohibit any display of flag that may cause rebellion.

Narrator: Two officials representing the American government have just signed the Flag
law.

(Rodolfo and Frances go near the door)

(Raven and Sean 2 enter room with PH flag)

Raven: GUMISING KAYO MGA MAMAMAYAN, WAKE UP! LOOK AT THIS
COUNTRY AROUND US

Sean 2: BAGONG BUHAY! JOIN US IN RAISING THE FLAG OF OUR BEAUTIFUL

COUNTRY!

Raven and Sean 2: TAMA NA! (3x chant)

(Frances and Rodolfo walk in)

Frances: ~sigh~ Another bunch of rebellions..

Rodolfo: No more mercy! General, send them behind bars!

Frances: Sir yes sir!

(Frances handcuffs both then goes to back of class, Rodolfo follows)

Narrator: Nov. 12, 1902, 2nd Law, Brigandage. The Americans prohibited Filipinos from
advocating Independence.

(Dylan and Raven walk to the front of class)

(Raven walks around like a teacher)

Raven:Mga kababayan, let us gain strength and courage! We must stop this and rise from
colonization!

Dylan: Mabuhay Pilipinas

Raven: MAGSALITA, AT WAG MAHIYANG LUMABAN!

(Rodolfo enters)

Rodolfo: HEY! SHUT YOUR INDIO MOUTHS.

Dylan: NEVER! WE WILL FIGHT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PHILIPPINES!
Rodolfo: You have left me with no choice..

(Pretends to handcuff dylan and raven)

(Frances enters the scene)

Rodolfo: General, send these revolts to jail!

Frances: Sir got it Sir!

Raven: YOU CAN NEVER DEFEAT US YOU AMERICAN BASTARDS! (while

handcuffed)

Narrator: October 24, 1901, 3rd Law, Libel. Prohibited defamation in writing, printing
and theatrical exhibitions.

(Sean 2 Raven and Diego walk in)

(Sean 2 sits on chair while raven and diego on the side of the chair)

Sean 2: Amazing! With these letters, we can convince more people to join our forces!

Raven: Correct! These letters will help because it highlights exactly what American
atrocities they have acted upon us Filipinos!

Diego: Wait.. I hear something..

(Frances enters the scene)

(Frances gets the book and reads it)

Frances: WHAT IS THIS DEFAMATION YOU ARE WRITING YOU NATIVES??

(Frances slams the book closed then throws the book to the ground)

Frances: GENERAL, HERE!

(Rodolfo walks in)

Frances: SHOOT!

(Rodolfo shoots three of them)

Rodolfo: *sighs* These damn natives.

Frances: GREAT! Now help me drag these bodies to the dump.

Narrator: November 4, 1901, 3rd law, Sedition. Prohibited act of highway robbery.

(Raven and Sean 2 enter)

(Raven walks around)

(Sean 2 grabs Raven and points a gun at him)

Sean 2: BIGAY MO SAAKIN LAHAT NG PERA MO!

Raven: PLEASE HAVE MERCY

Sean 2: Wala akong pake! Bigay mo saakin ang pitaka mo

(Raven gives wallet)

(Raven walks up to Rodolfo at the back of class)

Raven: Sir please help me, I have been robbed!

Rodolfo: Show me who.

(Raven points to sean 2)

(Rodolfo runs to sean 2 gets wallet and handcuffs)

Rodolfo: You think it was that easy??
Sean 2: Let me go!

(Exit the scene)

REFLECTION:
We learned that the Americans truly suppressed our Country, they took from us, took
advantage and most of all disrespected our nationality. Because of what had happened,
there was a costly conflict and lasting impact on the Philippines. It was provoked by
decades of colonialism, oppression, and mistreatment which had left a deep resentment
among the Filipinos. The Filipino’s really did struggle for their independence. Though we
did learn, at a great cost, the Filipino’s resilience in the face of adversity serves as a
reminder of the importance of defending one’s rights and freedoms.

(Everyone enter the scene again and go to the front of class)

ALL: THANK YOU!

~Group bow~