Readings in Philippine History Midterm Examination: Significant Events in Philippine

History through Primary Sources

C.B.H.Decrepito

Instructions:
1.Create a group composed of five to seven members.
2.Choose one among the following themes of Philippine History. You may create your own specific topic as
long as these belongs to the suggested themes below.
3.Look for primary sources that can be used as evidences of your chosen theme: written document; photo;
artifact; editorial cartoon/caricature; video
4.Read and research about each primary source using the competencies of historical literacy; and its relevance
to Philippine History.
5. Identify and elaborate at least five secondary sources of your chosen topic (comprehensive summary;
relevance to your chosen topic/theme).
6. Provide a comprehensive summary; and significance or relevance to Philippine History and to the Filipino
Nation of your chosen theme/topic
7. Answer the five Primary Sources Analysis Worksheets provided below.
8. Answer the integrating guide questions which will serve as the synthesis of the five Primary Sources Analysis
Worksheets.
9. Rate the participation of the group members according to the criteria provided at last part of this
examination.

A. Precolonial Philippines
B. Culture Clash and Contact: Spanish Conquest of the Philippine Islands
C. Life under Spain
D. 1896 Revolution Against Spain
E. Reform and Radicalism: Propaganda Movement
F. 1896 Revolution Against Spain
G. 1st Philippine Republic
H. Philippine American War
I. Life under the Americans
J. The Filipino Colonial State under American Rule
K. Filipinization towards the Commonwealth Government
L. Japanese Invasion
M. Life during the Japanese Occupation
N. Philippine Liberation
O. Post War Independence and Recovery
P. Hukbalahap Insurgency
Q. Martial Law
R. EDSA Revolution
S. Recent Natural Disasters: Typhoon Yolanda
T. The Rise of Rodrigo Duterte
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Secondary Sources

I. Title of Secondary Source

A. Author
B. Comprehensive Summary
C. Relevance to your chosen theme/topic

II. Title of Secondary Source

A. Author
B. Comprehensive Summary
C. Relevance to your chosen theme/topic

III. Title of Secondary Source

A. Author
B. Comprehensive Summary
C. Relevance to your chosen theme/topic

IV. Title of Secondary Source

A. Author
B. Comprehensive Summary
C. Relevance to your chosen theme/topic

V. Title of Secondary Source

A. Author
B. Comprehensive Summary
C. Relevance to your chosen theme/topic
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Title: ________________________________________________________________________________

Attach a photo/printed format of the document:

Comprehensive description and summary of the written primary source:

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Type of Written Document (Check one):

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Historical Literacy Competency Analysis:

I. Sourcing:

Who wrote the document?

What is the author’s perspective or position in

the historical event?

When/Where was it written?

Why was it written?

Who is/are its intended audience?

Where was it published or circulated?

Where is it currently located/stored/found?

Other significant information and insights

about sourcing.

II. Contextualization:
The following guidelines should be answered vis-à-vis with its effect on the content of the
document you are studying.

Significant events in history that were

happening when the document was created
(should be related to the document)

Author’s Background and Motivation

Intended Audience Background

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How may the content and manner of writing

of the document affected by the significant or
influential events that were happening when
it was written?

Other significant information and insights

about contextualization.

III. Corroboration

Other historical sources with complementing

information, insights and ideas (title; and short
description). Cite and elaborate the significant
points of complementarity

Other historical sources with contradicting

information, insights and ideas (title; and short
description). Cite and elaborate the significant
points of contradiction.

Other historical sources which can give more

description or elaboration of the phenomenon or
personalities described in the document (title;
and short description).

Other significant information and insights about

contextualization.

IV. Close Reading:

What are the significant points/arguments

which the author emphasized? What could have
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Did the author intentionally or unintentionally

left out certain arguments/insights/information?
What could have been the author’s reason of
doing so?

How may the events during the document was

written have influenced the author’s views as
expressed in its arguments/main points?

How do evidences from other sources

complement or contradict the claims of the
document?

What language (words, phrases, images,

symbols) did the author use in order to
communicate and persuade its audience?

What are other significant peculiarities of the

document which implicitly or explicitly connotes
meaning?

Other significant information and insights about

close reading.

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Photo Analysis Worksheet

Photo:

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Historical Literacy Competency Analysis:

I. Sourcing:

Who took the photo?

What is the photographer’s perspective or

position in the historical event?

When/Where was it taken?

Why was it taken?

Who is/are its intended audience?

Where was it published or circulated?

Where is it currently located/stored/found?

Other significant information and insights

about sourcing.

II. Contextualization:

Significant events in history that were

happening when the photo was taken (should be
related to the photo)

Photographer’s/Publisher’s Background and

Motivation
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How may the objects; people; and activities

projected in the photo affected by the
significant or influential events that were
happening when it was taken?

Other significant information and insights

about contextualization.

III. Corroboration

Other historical sources with complementing

information, insights and ideas (title; and short
description). Cite and elaborate significant
points of complementarity.

Other historical sources with contradicting

information, insights and ideas (title; and short
description). Cite and elaborate significant
points of contradiction.

Other historical sources which can give more

description or elaboration of phenomenon or
personalities described in the document

Other significant information and insights about

corroboration.

IV. Close Observation:

People:
Information/Insights that were emphasized

Objects:
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Inference:
1. What could be the possible message or
meaning of the photo?
2. Base from your observation what can you
infer or conclude about the photo’s
implication.
3. What questions/ideas do this photo
projects to its audience/observer?

How do evidences from other sources

complement or contradict what is/are shown in
the photo?

What are significant peculiarities of the photo

which implicitly or explicitly connotes meaning?

Other significant information and insights about

close reading.

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Artifact Analysis Worksheet

Photo of the artifact (whole artifact; close up of significant parts)

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1. Describe the material from which it was made of: pottery; metal; wood; stone; other materials.
Describe how it looks and feels: color, texture; weight etc.
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Historical Literacy Competency Analysis:

I. Sourcing:

Who made the artifact?

What is the maker’s perspective or position in

the historical event?

When/Where was it made?

Why was it made?

Who is/are its intended audience/user?

Where/When was it used/displayed?

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Other significant information and insights about

sourcing.

II. Contextualization:

Significant events in history that were

happening when the artifact was created
(should be related to the artifact)

Creator’s Background and Motivation

Intended Audience/Users’ Background

Parts and details that were emphasized

How may the design and details of the

artifact have affected by the significant or
influential events that were happening when
it was made?

III. Corroboration

Other historical sources with complementing

information, insights and ideas (title; and short
description). Cite and elaborate points of
complementarity.

Other historical sources with contradicting

information, insights and ideas (title; and short
description). Cite and elaborate points of
contradiction.
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description or elaboration of phenomenon or
personalities described in the artifact.

Other significant information and insights about

corroboration.

IV. Close Observation:

What does it tell us about the technology of the

time when the artifact was created and utilized?

What does it tell us about the life and times of

the people who made and used it?

How may the events during the artifact was

made have influenced the creator as expressed
in its parts/details?

What are other significant peculiarities of the

artifact which implicitly or explicitly connotes
meaning?

Other significant information and insights about

close reading.

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Editorial Cartoon/Caricature Analysis Worksheet

Editorial Cartoon/Caricature

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Historical Literacy Competency Analysis:

I. Sourcing:

Who made the editorial cartoon/caricature?

What is the creator’s perspective or position in

the historical event?

When/Where was it made?

Why was it made?

Who is/are its intended audience?

Where was it published or circulated?

Where is it currently located/stored/found

Other significant information and insights

about sourcing.

II. Contextualization:

Significant events in history that were

happening when the editorial
cartoon/caricature was created (should be
related to the editorial cartoon/caricature)
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Intended Audience Background

How may the objects; people; and activities

portrayed in the editorial cartoon/caricature
affected by the significant or influential
events that were happening when it was
created?

Other significant information and insights

about contextualization.

III. Corroboration

Other historical sources with complementing

information, insights and ideas (title; and short
description). Cite and elaborate significant
points of complementarity.

Other historical sources with contradicting

information, insights and ideas (title; and short
description). Cite and elaborate significant
points of contradiction.

Other historical sources which can give more

description or elaboration of phenomenon or
personalities described in the editorial
cartoon/caricature (title; and short description).

Other significant information and insights

about corroboration.

IV. Close Observation:

People:
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Objects:

Activities:

Phrases/Words:

Inference:
1. Identify and elaborate the symbolisms
and representations emphasized in the
editorial cartoon/caricature.
2. What could be the possible message or
meaning of the editorial
cartoon/caricature?
3. Base from your observation what can you
infer or conclude about the editorial
cartoon/caricature’s implication.
4. What questions/ideas does this editorial
cartoon/caricature project to its
audience/observer?

How do evidences from other sources

complement or contradict what is/are shown in
the editorial cartoon/caricature?

What are significant peculiarities of the editorial

cartoon/caricature which implicitly or explicitly
connotes meaning?

Other significant information and insights

about close reading.

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Video Analysis Worksheet

Title: WATCH: Scenes from Bohol earthquake

Comprehensive description:

The devastating repercussions of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Sagbayan, Bohol, impacted the Visayas
region. Twenty lives have been claimed as the tremor identified as close to the frequency of the 32
nuclear bombs of Hiroshima by the Philippine Institute of volcanology and seismology (Phivolcs). The
video shows that historic churches were among the many damaged buildings, and there were stampedes
happened in two reported cities which are Cebu and Bohol. According to reports citing disaster
management officials, at least 69 of those confirmed dead had been from Bohol. In Cebu, there are
confirmed casualties of fifteen men, while in the neighboring Siquijor island, another one was reported
dead and the map also treat hundreds of others for injuries.

Relevance/significance to Philippine history and to the Filipino Nation:

The Philippines is situated between two tectonic plate and is located in the Pacific ring of fire. The
earthquake happened in Bohol last October 15,2013 with the magnitude 7.2 brought traumatic and
devasting experienced to the affected Filipino people. These phenomena were considered as a wakeup call
to every Filipino to reinforce for possible natural calamities that may occur in the country. The video
shows the actual footage during and after the earthquake, it also shows how the rescue team rescued the
victims. It could also serve as source for future purposes.

Type of Written Video (Check one):

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I. Sourcing:

Who made/produced/published the video? ABS-CBN News

What is the creator’s perspective or position in The video represents as a news report, the position
the historical event? of ABS-CBN News is to show to the general public
the actual footage of the phenomenon.

October 15, 2013

When/Where was it made? ABS-CBN satellite

To show an actual footage of the devastating

Why was it made? earthquake that hit in Bohol.

The intended audience of the video is for the

Who is/are its intended audience? general public.

National TV, specifically in Central Visayas region.

Where was it published or circulated?

ABS-CBN data files/YouTube

Where is it currently located/stored/found

The report was utilized for news update that

Other significant information and insights disseminated to the public.
about sourcing.

II. Contextualization:

Significant events in history that were Magnitude 7.2 Sagbayan, Bohol Earthquake
happening when the video was created (should
be related to the video)

Since the publisher is ABS-CBN is a news report

Creator’s Background and Motivation company.

Intended Audience Background
How may the objects; people; and activities
projected in the video affected by the
significant or influential events that were
happening when it was taken?
What does the video convey and emphasize
about the life and the times it was created?
Other significant information and insights
about contextualization.
III. Corroboration
Other historical sources with complementing
information, insights and ideas (title; and
short description). Cite and elaborate points
of complementarity.
Other historical sources which can give more
description or elaboration of phenomenon
or personalities described in the document
ideas (title; and short description).
Other significant information and insights
about corroboration.
The intended audience is the general public who
has the right to know what had happened during
the magnitude 7.2 Sagbayan, Bohol earthquake.
Since the publisher is ABS-CBN is a news report
company that produces facts about the
phenomenon happened in Bohol it is very helpful
as it serves as a primary source of news and
awareness to the Philippines. It also serves as a
historical event as it is major phenomenon that
happened in the Philippines.
The video emphasizes the actual footage of the
earthquake. It also shows how the damages
affected the lives of the affected areas
The video is very helpful as sit serves as a wake-
up call to all Filipinos to be equipped for possible
earthquake that may happen again in the
country.
Powerful quake kills dozens in Philippines
CNN's Mari Ramos reports on a powerful and deadly
earthquake that shook the central Philippines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=3LtJQH_RqPQ
Nolan Evangelista of Phivolcs-Bohol explains to
SunStar website team what happened when the 7.2
magnitude earthquake struck Bohol in October 15,
2014.
Producers: Mildred Galarpe, Jean Mondonedo-Ynot,
Kim Yuhico, and Dave Tangarorang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=plXSh8xNRDk
This news report was shown to provide facts and
information to disseminate to the public as well as for
future studies
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People:
Information/Insights that were emphasized
The number of casualties, injured and affected
families and nearby cities and provinces.

Objects:

Structural damages, roads and bridges, sea port

and airport operations

Activities:

Rescue mission, declaration of state of

calamities, suspension of classes and restoration

Phrases/Words:

Jolts or Faultline
Trench
Tectonic plate
Subduction Zone
State of calamities

1. A wake-up call for Filipinos to be

Inference:
1. What could be the possible message or
meaning of the video?
2. Base from your observation what can you
infer or conclude about the video’s
implication.
3. What questions/ideas do this the video
projects to its audience/observer?
4. Does this video appeal to the emotion or
reason of its viewers? How do you think
prepared for the said phenomenon that
might happen again.
2. Many lives have been affected and
structural damages that would affect the
lives of the many specially in Bohol and
nearby cities.
3. Reactions and suggestions and how the
LGU or the national government
responded during and after the
earthquake.
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respond or react? earthquake and it would make them
realized how difficult the situation and
lives was during and after earthquake

What language (words, phrases, images,

symbols) did the creator use in order to
communicate and persuade its audience?
What are significant peculiarities of the video
which implicitly or explicitly connotes meaning?
Other significant information and insights about
close reading.
The creator only shows the actual footage and
after math of the earthquake.
The video is explicit because it is direct and
straightforward as it is considered as a primary
source that shows an actual footage of the
earthquake.
Since it is an actual footage, the video provided
are facts. The viewers can then conclude many
different things such as how strong the
earthquake was and how we cannot control it, it
can also imply something about the building and
other structures

Conclusions:

Therefore, we conclude that the video is reliable since it is an actual footage that shows how strong the
earthquake with a Magnitude 7.2 in Sagbayan Bohol. It was produced by a news report company that is
responsible for providing information about the earthquake. The video footage gave insights to the
members as to the adverse effects of calamities to the lives of people specially for those directly affected
by the said calamity.

Realizations:

We realized, that this phenomenon serves as a lesson and awareness to prepare for calamities and other
phenomena that will happen. We also realized how traumatic it is and how difficult it was for those who
are directly affected by the said phenomenon.

Primary Sources Analysis Worksheets: A Synthesis

Instructions:
Write a comprehensive argumentative essay as synthesis of your analysis of your chosen theme/topic of
Philippine History using the five primary sources worksheets through the guide questions/directions
below:
1. Write a comprehensive narrative base from the findings and conclusions of the five primary
sources analysis worksheets.
 2. Identify and elaborate the causes and consequences of the events/experiences in your chosen
theme/topic of Philippine History vis-à-vis your analysis using the five primary sources analysis
worksheets.
3. Describe the life and times (socio-politico-economic conditions) vis-à-vis with your chosen
primary sources as evidences and references of your exposition.
4. Base from our chosen primary sources, recreate how is it to live as an ordinary person in the time
of your chosen theme/topic of Philippine History.
5. What did you learn and realize from this activity? Did it confirm or contradict what you learn
from textbooks; teachers; popular media about your chosen theme/topic of Philippine History.
Elaborate your answers.

Your argumentative essay must have a title and body with various paragraphs (preferably with subtitles).
Write this using your own words and thoughts. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with
accordingly.

Peer Evaluation

Instructions:

Evaluate the contribution and participation of each member using the metrics indicated below. Rate
each member in the scale of 1-10; with 10 as highest and 1 as lowest. Get the total score of each and
sum up the total scores from all the members. Obtain the average by dividing the number of members
to the accumulated total score.

Member #____Name___________________________________________________________________

Metrics M1 Rating M2 Rating M3 Rating M4 Rating M5 Rating M6 Rating M7 Rating

(1-10) (1-10) (1-10) (1-10) (1-10) (1-10) (1-10)
I. Contribution
to Content
(Information)
II. Contribution
to Content
(Analysis)
III. Contribution
to Content
(Presentation
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IV. Teamwork
(Cooperation;
Attentiveness
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V. Attendance
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Format for Presentation (PPT)

Reminders:
1. All members must be given a part or role in the presentation.
2. Each group is given 12 minutes for the presentation.
3. You must bring your own laptop and speaker.s

I. Title of Chosen Topic/Theme

II. Comprehensive Description:
III. Relevance/significance to Philippine history and to the Filipino Nation:
IV. Editorial Cartoon Analysis Worksheet
V. Video Analysis Worksheet
VI. Primary Sources Analysis Worksheets: A Synthesis
Significant points/arguments