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organizations grew in strength. Many peasants PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
took up arms and identified themselves with the
anti-Japanese group, the HUKBALAHAP (Hukbo
ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon).
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The Japanese Occupation and the PREAMBLE
Second Philippine Republic (1943
Constitution) We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the
aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and
humane society, and establish a Government that
President at the time: Jose P. Laurel
shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote
Authors: Jose P. Laurel, Teofilo Sison, Pedro Y. the common good, conserve and develop our
Javier, Claro M. Recto, Jorge B. Vargas patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our
posterity, the blessings of independence and
democracy under the rule of law and a regime of
As the war ended, the country reverted to the truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace,
1935 Constitution. The Philippines was declared do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
an independent republic on July 4, 1946, and the
Commonwealth Constitution remained in effect.
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Tax Reform Program videotapes, or transcriptions of planned
The Tax Reform Program in the Philippines aims interviews.
to improve the efficiency, equity, and simplicity of
the tax system. It includes measures to enhance Oral history strives to obtain information from
tax administration, broaden the tax base, and different perspectives and most of these cannot
reduce income tax rates for individuals and be found in written sources.
corporations.
Oral history also refers to information gathered in
TRAIN LAW this manner and to a written work published or
The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion unpublished based on such data,
(TRAIN) Law is a comprehensive tax reform
legislation enacted in 2017. It introduced Example:
significant changes to the Philippine tax system,
such as lower personal income tax rates, THE MYTHICAL ASWANG
expanded VAT coverage, higher excise taxes on
One such creature is the aswang. The aswang
certain goods, and adjustments in estate and
takes on the form of a human during the day and
donor's taxes. transforms into a monstrous form to prowl the
night for humans to eat. The aswang often
_______________________________________ changes into an animal form, usually into a tiktik
_______________________________________ or a big black bird with a long tongue. It also
takes the form of a pig, cat or black dog.
LOCAL AND ORAL HISTORY _______________________________________
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What is Local History? MUSEUMS and HISTORICAL
SHRINES
It is a study of the history of a particular
community or a smaller unit of geography. Museums
It is an institution dedicated to preserving and
Local history is a smaller scope of study, interpreting the primary tangible evidence of
historians are often faced with challenges in humankind and the environment.
locating sources for local and specific objects of
study. The word museum has classical origins. In its
Greek form, mouseion, it meant “seat of the
Example: Muses” and designated a philosophical institution
or a place of contemplation. Many early museums
HISTORY OF AKLAN were private, established by wealthy individuals,
and later made public.
Aklan is the oldest province in the Philippines
organized in 1213 by settlers from Borneo, as the Different Types of Museum
Minuro it Akean to include what is now Capiz. It Anthropology and Ethnology Museum
became an independent province when president History Museum
Magsaysay signed into law on April 25, 1956, Cultural History Museum
Republic Act 1414 separating Aklan from Capiz. Botanical and Zoological Museum
Technology Museum
Aklan was inaugurated as an independent Military History Museum
province on November 8, 1956. Natural History Museum
Fine Arts Museum
What is Oral History? Applied Art Museum
Craft Museum
Oral history is the collection and study of historical
Science Museum
information about people, families, important
Children’s Museum
events, or everyday life using audiotapes,
Numismatics Museum
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Philately Museum FIESTAS, FESTIVALS, RITES and
Archaeology Museum RITUALS
National Museums of the Philippines What is Fiesta?
The National Museum of the Philippines, located is a Spanish word for a festival or party, typically
in Manila, is the premier cultural institution associated with Hispanic cultures and countries.
of the country, dedicated to the preservation and
promotion of the Philippines' rich cultural heritage Is usually held to honor a specific religious or
and natural history.
cultural event, such as a patron saint’s day or a
historical event.
Museo de Intramuros
Museo de Intramuros, situated within the historic
What is a Festival?
walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines, is
is a broader term that encompasses a wide range
a cultural institution that provides visitors with an
of celebrations from different cultures around the
immersive experience of the city's colonial past
world. Festivals can be religious, cultural, or
and heritage.
seasonal in nature. They often feature music,
dance, food, art, and other forms of
Historical Landmarks and UNESCO Sites entertainment.
UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization Festival can be held to celebrate specific events,
traditions, harvests, holidays, or simply to bring
Historical Shrines communities together for enjoyment and unity.
- refer to historical sites or structures hallowed
and revered for their history or association as 1. Ati-atihan Festival
declared by the National Historical Institute. Celebrated in Kalibo, Aklan every January. It is a
vibrant and lively festival that depicts the
-Republic Act No. 10066 or "National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009"
Philippines pre-colonial history.
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Longinus, a Romansoldier who
pierced Jesus Christ’s side during the
crucifixion. The participants, known as
“Moriones,” wear colorful masks and costumes.
What is a rite?
Examples:
TULI is a Filipino rite of male circumcision.
PAGMAMANO is an "honoring-gesture" used in
Filipino culture performed as a sign of respect to
elders and as a way of requesting a blessing from
the elder.
What is a ritual?
Examples: