Readings in Philippine History

Task 3: Individual Task (Identification of the Historical Importance of the Text)

Instructions: Write a short essay that explains the importance of each primary source in understanding
Philippine History.
Primary Source Importance in Understanding Philippine History
(5 pts each)
1. First Voyage
Around the World The first voyage around the world was led by Ferdinand Magellan, a
Portuguese explorer, in 1519. Although Magellan died during the
journey, his expedition proved that the Earth was round and opened
up new trade routes. The voyage was completed by Juan Sebastián
Elcano and a small crew in 1522.

2. Customs of the
Tagalogs The customs of the Tagalog people, a Filipino ethnic group, include
respect for elders, communal unity (Bayanihan), the tradition of
"pagmamano" (gesture of respect), celebration of fiestas, hospitality,
the practice of bringing back gifts in balikbayan boxes, and adherence
to superstitions (pamahiin).

3. Kartilya ng
Katipunan The "Kartilya ng Katipunan" (Primer of the Katipunan) was a
document written by Emilio Jacinto, one of the key figures of the
Philippine revolutionary organization Katipunan. It served as a
guidebook for members of the Katipunan, outlining their principles,
objectives, and code of conduct. The Kartilya emphasized the
importance of love for country, equality among Filipinos, the pursuit
of freedom, and the willingness to sacrifice for the nation's
independence. It provided moral and ideological guidance for
members of the Katipunan as they fought against Spanish colonial
rule in the late 19th century Philippines.

4. Mga Gunita ng
Himagsikan Ang mga gunita ng himagsikan sa Pilipinas ay nagpapakita ng
tapang, determinasyon, at pagmamahal sa bayan ng mga Pilipino sa
 kanilang laban para sa kalayaan laban sa pananakop ng mga
dayuhan. Ito ay kinabibilangan ng katapangan at determinasyon ng
mga bayani, pagkakaisa at bayanihan ng mga Pilipino, at ang
sakripisyo at pagpapakasakit para sa hinaharap na kalayaan ng
bansa. Ang mga gunita ng himagsikan ay patuloy na nagpapaalala sa
mga Pilipino ng kanilang kasaysayan ng paglaban at pagpapakasakit
para sa kalayaan at dignidad ng bansa.

5. Acta del
Proclamacion de la
Independencia del Ang "Acta de la Proclamación de la Independencia del Pueblo
Pueblo Filipino Filipino" ay isang dokumento na nilagdaan noong Hunyo 12, 1898, sa
Kawit, Cavite, na nagpapahayag ng opisyal na pagpapahayag ng
kalayaan ng Pilipinas mula sa pananakop ng Espanya. Ang naturang
proklamasyon ay isinulat ni Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista at nilagdaan
nina Emilio Aguinaldo at iba pang mga lider ng rebolusyonaryong
pamahalaan. Ito ay nagsilbing opisyal na pahayag ng pagkakatatag
ng unang republikang Pilipino at pagsimula ng Pilipino-American War
laban sa kolonyal na paghahari ng Estados Unidos.