GORDON COLLEGE

College of Education, Arts and Sciences

1st Semester AY 2020-2021

Course Title: Readings in Philippine History Professor: Eder E. Magsayo

Course Code: Date of Submission:
Schedule of Class: Student Name:
Module 4: The Laguna Copperplate Student Number:
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to:
• Restate the English translation of the inscription in the copperplate
• Explain the relevance of the discovery of the copperplate to Philippine historiography
• Justify the existence of advanced Philippine civilization prior to the arrival of the
Spaniards
Reminders: Your tasks should be accomplished in this same module.
Do not use another word document. This same module with
accomplished learning tasks should be submitted on a specified date I
will announce on FB group page. You may convert the accomplished
module into pdf file before/upon submission. Strictly follow
instructions in sending your accomplished module which is posted on
our FB group page for reference. Not following specific instructions
will mean deductions or non-reading of your submitted paperwork.
Learning Tasks: Critical Discourse (You may answer in English or
Filipino)
1. What do you think is the use of the discovered copperplate in Laguna in writing the
history of the Philippines?

2. The copperplate was accidentally discovered by a man who was dredging sand in
Lumbang River in Laguna. Dredging is part of a quarrying activity for the purpose of
accumulating sand and gravel for construction purposes. With the emergence of many
quarrying activities now a days, do you think there is still a possibility of discovering
more artifacts with the same value as the Laguna copperplate? What do you think is the
role of the National Historical Commission in making sure that areas with possible
historical value are protected and regulated?
 3. Presidential Decree No. 1586 declares that any area which has historical significance or
has unique historic, archaeological, and scientific interests are considered
environmentally critical. Hence, the place where the copperplate was discovered should
be now considered environmentally critical area. You are hereby tasked to produce any
evidence like news clips, online article, or photo or any document to prove that the area
where the copperplate was discovered is already protected by the government. If there is
none, you are going to formulate recommendation to any concerned government agency
or local government unit.

Your reflection on the topic: