Rizal's Annotations on Antonio Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas Sucesos - whoever made the writing is the eye witness of the situation. It is a work of an honest person who has a full knowledge of what is happening. De Ias islas Filipinas - The Philippine islands. Published on 1609, it is one of the most important works that explains the politics, economy, and social aspects of the Philippines. It showcased that the country already has its own government, own proper economy. It is based on Morga's observation. It covers 1400s to 1600s. This was intended for the Indos prior to the Spanish government. Sucesos de Las Islas Filipinas book is the first book that talks about the Philippines Dr. Antonio de MorgaHe was a lawyer, historian, and had a Doctorate in Canon and Civil Law (the highest position given to a Iwayer and a historian) He had the proper credential to write the sucesos. Chapters le o “Ni First Discoveries of the Eastern Islands The Government of Don Francisco de Spande . The Government of Don Gonzalo Ronquillo de Penalosa . The Government of Dr. Santiago de Vera . The Government of Gonez Perez Pasnarinas . The Government of Don Francisco Tello . The Government of Pedro de Acuna . Account of the Philippine Islands: Pre- Hispanic Philippines Rizal's Annotation Jose Rizal annotated this book because he was eager to understand Philippine historybefore it was conquered by the Spaniards. His annotation was published on 1958. It was the first document about the Philippines that was written by a Filipino. He was in London when he finished the annotation. His close friend, Blumentritt was the one who recommended Morga's book which is the perfect material to understand the state of the Philippines. According to him: 1. The book is objective (not opinionated). 2. It is civil — unbiased. Hindi siya hinaluan ng kung ano ano. Sinulat lang niya kung ano ang nangyari. 3. It is trustworthy. 4. It is sympathetic. He understand the situation of the Pre-hispanic filipinos. He theorized that: 1. The Philippines was economically self- sufficient. 2. The conquest caused the deterioration ofthe Philippine culture and tradition. Kung hindi daw dumating ang mga kastilyo, ay malamang buhay na buhay ang kultura at ~ tradisyonngbansa. e Babaylan - fortune-teller, manggagamot, e Dowry - e Balangay - a community led by the Datu Preface A preface is a message from the author or the introductory remarks. Blumentritt wrote the preface of Rizal's annotation before it was published. He had a couple of comments, namely: 1. That rizal was judgemental about the past which is incorrect when annotating. 2. Rizal should not condemn the Catholic even though they did not do anything. Purposes of Rizal 1. To awaken the consciousness of the6% not superior to its past Filipinos. . To correct what has been distributed about the Philippines. . To prove that the Filipinos were civilized/ advanced. . To prove that the Philippines had a culture on its own. . To prove that the Filipinos were demoralized, exploited, and ruined by the Spanish government. e Polo y servicios - forced service To prove that the present Philippines was