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 Periods in Philippine History
1 This period covers the time
Prehistoric 2 Precolonial 3 Spanish Era
This period covers the time This period covers the time
before writing have been before the arrival of the Spanish the Philippines is under
created. colonizers led by Ferdinand Spanish regime.
Magellan in 1521.

Philippine Revolution Japanese Occupation Post-War Reconstruction

4 and American Colonial
Period (1898-1946):
This period covers the time from
the 1st declaration of
independence until American
colonization
5 (1942-1945)
This period covers the time
the Philippines is under
Japanese colonizers.
6 and Independence
(1946-1965)
This period covers the time the
Philippines regained the
independence and characterized by
rebuilding efforts and nation-building

Contemporary Period
7
Martial Law and People Power
Revolution (1965-1986)
8 1986-Present)
This period covers Marcos This period covers after Marcos util
presidency until the EDSA People the present time.
The objectives of "Readings in Philippine History"
1. Critical Analysis & Thinking: Encouraging students to critically analyze and interpret historical sources,
recognizing biases, perspectives, and the context in which these sources were created.
2. Contextual Understanding: Providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical,
cultural, social, and political contexts that have shaped the Philippines throughout its history.
3. Exposure to Different Perspectives: Exposing students to diverse viewpoints and interpretations of
historical events and figures, fostering a well-rounded understanding of the complexity of Philippine
history.
4. Development of Research Skills: Enhancing students' skills in historical research, including locating,
evaluating, and using primary and secondary sources to construct well-informed arguments.
5. Discussion and Debate: Promoting class discussions, debates, and presentations that encourage
students to engage with historical readings and share their insights.
 History!
The origin of the word History is associated with
the Greek word ‘Historia’ which means
“Knowledge acquired through inquiry or
investigation” Historia became known as the
account of the past of a person or of group of
people through written documents and historical
evidences.
History is the study of the past. Events
occurring before the invention of
writing systems are considered
prehistory.

History is an umbrella term that relates

to past events as well as the memory,
discovery, collection, organization,
presentation, and interpretation of
information about these events.
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H i Scholars who focus on history
are called historians.
The historian's role is to place
the past in context, using
sources from moments and
events, and filling in the gaps to
the best of their ability.
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study of the what you thought.
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written other history
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documents left defeats itself.”
behind by the rise and fall of
nations, as well as of "History is nothing but
humans.
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nurtures personal identity
Vital Places to Live and Work -
"History lays the groundwork for
in an intercultural world. strong, resilient communities. No
History enables people to place really becomes a community
discover their own place until it is wrapped in human
in the stories of their memory: family stories, tribal
families, communities and traditions, civic commemorations."
nation."
To our Legacy
Leadership "History, saved and
Future
Engaged Citizens -
"History inspires
local and global
preserved, is the
foundation for future
"History helps
leaders. History generations. History
people craft better
provides leaders with is crucial to
solutions. At the
inspiration and role preserving
heart of democracy
models for meeting democracy for the
is the practice of
the complex future by explaining
individuals coming
challenges that face our shared past."
together to express
our communities, (Process History,
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action".
Significanc
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We could determine and understand the contribution of our ancestor in the
foundation of our humanity, origin, and inherent culture. History gives picture to our
humanity and to our society.

We could understand the task in the present and future if we study the history. The events
in the past has relation to our present and future. It gives meaning in different
things and events in our society.

History can be used to examine and forecast the things in the environment and society.
We’ve learned to appreciate culture, love, and respect other people in the world.

History can give us deeper understanding of different problems and offer solutions in our
present and future. In the study of the past events, we discover new ways in studying in
solving problems in the present and future.

History is an eye opener to understand our culture, language and society. History may
arouse patriotic, humanitarian nature in people.
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