Readings in Philippine History

MODULE 3

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III. ACTIVITIES/APPLICATION
Activity 1. Breaking down the Customs of the Tagalogs

Instructions: Identify the practices mentioned by Plansencia on the following aspects:

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 Activity 2. Comparing to the tagalogs

Instructions:
1. Identify at least five distinct or unique practices, customs, and traditions in your province or community.
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2. In 200 – 500 words, compare those practices to the observations discussed by Plasencia in his article.

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Activity 3. Anyare? Assessing the Changes to the

Customs of the Tagalogs

Instructions: Choose one custom of Tagalogs from Plasencia’s account. Compare it to the contemporary
practices in Philippine society. Note the changes and explain in 50-80 words the factors that can account
for these changes (e.g., slavery, concept of marriage, concept of death, and burial practices).
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IV. ASSESSMENT
Assessing the importance of the Primary Sources in Understanding the Grand Narrative of Philippine
History.
Instructions: Give three (3) reasons why plasencia’s Customs of tagalogs is important to the grand narrative
of Philippine history.
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