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Emilio Aguinaldo Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan Title of the Document and the name of the Author Emilio Aguinaldo , Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan I. Background of the Author A. What is the occupation or position of the author? Provide a brief description of it. Emilio Aguinaldo was the first president of the Philippines and the one who proclaimed freedom in our country. He was from an influential family in Kawit, Cavite. He learned how to be a great leader at an early age because he became a Cabeza de Barangay and at the age of 25 a Gobernadorcillo Capitan Municipal. Months later, he joined the group ‘Katipunan’ and used the nom de guerre Magdalo. B. What are some of the facts about the
author that makes him dependable in writing the document? The author is dependable not only because of his position but because he played an important role in Philippine Revolution. Emilio Aguinaldo said that the memoirs of the book were from a diary he kept, documents he preserved, and family lore gathered from his elders. C. What were the author’s motivation in writing the document? Emilio Aguinaldo’s motivation in writing this book are: to help the Filipino historians in filling the field of Philippine History that also links the fragments of its parts; to help to preserve the memory of the present generation and for the future of the hardships and tribulations of the people of our time that contribute to the welfare of all; and to remember the native heroism of every Filipino in defending the freedom that is cherished beyond any foreigner's efforts to conquer. II. Historical Background of the Document A. What period in Philippine History did the document tackled? In between 1869, Philippine Revolution has begun, to 1964 Emilio Aguinaldo wrote the first volume of his reminiscence, “Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan” that was translated as “Memoirs of the Revolution” in 1967. In Aguninaldo’s prelude, it is said that the memoirs were based on the events that he still remembered, on the documents that he preserved, and a diary in which he kept and protect, but it doesn’t know if the said diary was still exist. B. What are some facts that the document tells about Filipinos and life in the Philippines at the time it was written? Based in Emilio Aguinaldo’s autobiography, a lot of Filipino qualities were shown but these were the ones that stand out among them, starting with Filipinos practicing “bayanihan” and patriotism. Second, how much Filipinos value their freedom and independence in their own country, for example Emilio Aguinaldo and other national heroes who fought for their country’s freedom. Third, Filipinos love to have fun and celebrate different occasions, if you roam around their islands, fiestas are celebrated everyday. In addition, they're known for being religious and piousness as well as being family-oriented people. Lastly, the most praised and known quality of being Filipino is their hospitality; a trait displayed by every Filipino until this very day. The life in the Philippines during that time were
through the document? that were written, other details had been forgotten and most of the details were documented in lack of reliable references. For instance, the right day of the First Cry of Balintawak (“Unang Sigaw sa Balintawak”) could not be ascertained. Some claimed that this event took place on August 23, 1896 at the old Bonifacio Monument in Balintawak, others claim it happened on August 24, 1896; August 26, 1896 in a different place. Another example was the date of the Philippine’s Declaration of Independence (“Araw ng Kalayaan”). It was originally declared in July 4, thus nowadays the Philippine Independence Day was proclaimed in June 12. IV. Contribution and Relevance of the Document A. How relevant the document in reconstructing the past of the Philippines and its people? The document is relevant in reconstructing the past of the Philippines and its people for the reason it gave us an important information and an overview of the event that had happened during the foreign colonization made by the Spaniards. The document specifies some details of the situation experienced by our Ancestors under the spanish regime which is helpful in understanding their situation during that period. It tells us what the Filipino did during that time to fight the foreign invaders by showing an act of heroism in defending the country. It is important for us to know or to study our history to acknowledge all the sacrifices and bravery made by our heroes just to protect the country. B. Provide the significance of the document with the following (Choose all that applies); 1.Scholars/Historians/Analysts
- Economy
- Socio-cultural
- Political
- Religious
- Geography
- Filipino Youth Scholars/Historians/Analysts It is significant for the Historians since it gives a wide overview of what are the events that took place before, our past, or during the times when the Philippines was colonized by other countries. It is also important for them because the document can help them to reconstruct the past.
- Economy It is very important to understand the economy they have before to understand or compare on why we have this kind of economy right now. It can also help us to improve or will help us to identify what kind of economy we need or what we will have to create for our country at this time and probably in the near future.
- Socio-cultural Since we have been colonized by some foreign countries most of our customs, traditions, culture and beliefs were influenced by them and it is relevant since up to this time we are doing and still practicing it. It is important for us because it is already a part of us.
- Political The Political strategy made by our heroes that were implied in the document is significant today since the document showed their strengths and weaknesses in fighting for the independence of our country. It can serve as a guide for our government today such as strengthening the armed forces, creating and improving laws that should be abided by the citizens of our nation. Lastly, having strong leadership that will lead a nation.
- Religious As we all know, We Filipinos were colonized by Spaniards for years. In fact, the Spaniards taught us the religion, Catholicism. Up until now, Filipinos we’re still living and practicing Catholicism and Philippines were categorized as catholic country.
- Geography In the past, most lands, hectares and states in the Philippines were owned by Spanish friars who manipulated and tricked Filipinos in thinking that the religious orders are the rightful owners and gradually, stealing properties from Filipinos. If it weren’t for Aguinaldo’s and other national heroes, Filipinos won’t be able to have and reclaim their own land/s or properties where in the first place were originally owned by them.
- Filipino Youth It is really significant to the Filipino Youth, for the reason that this document is an eye-opener for everyone because it unveiled the condition of the Filipinos during that time. We may never experience that kind of situation but knowing it is already enough for us to value, respect and
