CAPITOL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

GEC 2 - Readings in Philippine History

1st Semester 2019-2020
Midterm Exam Questionnaire

Cordero, Kriza Nova

EE28

Instructions:
Read and analyse carefully the following:
 Kartilya ng Katipunan
 The Act of Proclamation of Independence of the Filipino People
 Speech of Corazon Aquino

RESTRICTED ESSAY
Restricted response type.
Answer the given questions briefly and concisely based on your readings from the above. (10 points
each).

1. Discuss the importance of “Kartilya” to the Katipunan movement.

Answer:
The importance of Kartilya movement was not just document for Katipunan. Its
importance today is predicated on the teachings that embodied the moral and
nationalistic principles of nation that fought for independence. These principles are
relevant as the sense of nationhood still holds true when the cultural and historical
values of every Filipino are threatened by the onslaught of foreign influences brought
about by today's globalization.

2. Explain how relevant are the principles of Kartilya why it is considered timeless even to
the industrializing and globalizing generation?

Answer:
The relevance of Kartilya lies in the fact that it established not only the rules for the
member of the organization but the principles for the citizen independence had been
achieved. Though written in the 19th century the Kartilya is significant to the lives of
modern Filipinos as it read like a simple creed for living in the light of many changes
occuring at present.
 3. Discuss briefly how Emilio Aguinaldo end up as the acknowledge leader of the revolution
instead of Bonifacio.

Answer:
The elections were disrupted following a protest over Bonifacio's educational
qualification for such a position. The Magdalos, however, considered the election binding
and the new government was founded. When Bonifacio tried to put up his own
government with an armed group he was arrested and tried for sedition. He found guilty,
the Supremo and his brother Procopio were executed on May 10, 1897.

4. Explain the relevance of the study of the “Act of Proclamation of Independence” to the
present generation.

Answer:
The declaration is, of course, that sole document that proves the value of Filipinos
place on their freedom. At the present, our independence has been questioned especially in
relation to our dealings with the United States. However, it must be understood that the
independence we attained in 1898 was freedom that was fought for with the lives of Filipinos.
The goal or objectives have failed to achieve and protect properly.

5. Analyse the speech of Corazon Aquino, what is in the speech that convince the House
of Representative grants the 200 million dollar emergency aid to the Philippines? How
will you connect Corazon Aquino’s speech to the present situations in our country?

Answer:
Corazon Aquino speech convince the house of representative grants the 200 million
dollar emergency aid in the Philippines. "I will not betray the cause of peace by which I came to
power." "Today, face the aspiration of a people who had known so much poverty and massive
unemployment for the past 14 years and yet offered their lives for the abstraction of
democracy." "Whenever I went in the campaign, slum area or improverished village they came
to me with one cry democracy! Not food, although they clearly needed it but democracy. Not
work, although they surely wanted it but democracy. Not money, for they gave what little they
had to my campaign. They didn't expect me to work a miracle instantly put food into their
mouths, clothes on their back, education in their children, and work that will put dignity in their
lives."

Though this would be one of many speeches that Cory Aquino would deliver as President
of the Philippines, it was this speech that gave credence to the People Power Revolution not
only to the Americans but to the world---that change was possible through peaceful means.