Module 2 – Content and Contextual Analysis of Selected Primary Sources
PRIMARY ACCOUNTS
First Voyage Around the World
Background of the Author
Historical background of the document or
documentary film.
Content and contextual analysis of the
important historical information found in the
document or film
DISCUSSION
Who is Antonio Pigafetta?
 He was born was born some time in the
closing year of 15th century.
 A native of Vicenza, a town about a
hundred kilometers West of Venice, Italy.
 He accompanied Ferdinand Magellan,
together with Juan Sebastian Elcano in
the famous expedition to Moluccas which
began in August 1519 and ended in
September 1522.
 He wrote the “Chronicles of Magellan
Expedition” and “The First Voyage
around the World”.
 Pigafetta wanted to document the
circumnavigation of Ferdinand Magellan
and learn about the world.
 Magellan tried to show that the universe
was spherical and he somehow showed
that the Planet is round by his discovery.
 The First Voyage Around the World by
Antonio Pigafetta's was written on one of
the 5 ships that first circumnavigate the
world during an expedition led by
Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan
and after his death Juan Sebastian Elcano
leads Victoria and completed the
circumnavigation. The expedition began
in 1519 and finished in Spain in 1522.
 March 17, 1521
 Originally March 16
 Magellan and his troops
arrival in Zamal (Samar)
 The island called Humunu
(now Homonhon)
 Magellan and his men called
it “Acquada da li Buoni
Segnialli” (the watering-place
of good signs).

Contribution and relevance of the document
or documentary film
Customs of the Tagalogs
Background of the Author
Historical background of the document or
documentary film
 There are many islands in
that district, therefor they
called them the archipelago
of San Lazaro, as they were
discovered on the Sunday of
St. Lazarus.
 April 1, 1519
 Originally March 31
 The first mass in the
Philippines was held in
Mazaua (Limasawa).
 It was attended by Magellan,
Raia Colambu (Raja
Kolambu), Raia Siaui (Raja
Siagu), Spanish voyagers and
local islanders.
 April 8, 1521
 Originally April 7
 Magellan and his troops
entered the port of Zubu.
 Catholicism begin.
 Elaborated the lifestyle of the Filipinos
back then.
 The first discovery of the Philippines
 The discovery of Pacific Ocean
 Detailed information of our ancestors,
the values, looks, traditions, agriculture,
arts, and religion.
 The origin of the places and islands of the
Philippines.
Who is Juan de Plasencia?
 He is a Franciscan missionary
 A talented and linguist writer
 One of the missionaries here in the
Philippines
 He was assigned to do mission works in
the Southern Tagalog Area
 Customs of Tagalog was written within
the context of its situation when
Plasencia arrived in the Philippines.

Content and contextual analysis of the
important historical information found in the
document or film
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or documentary film
Kartilla of the Katipunan
Background of the Author
 Only 2 months after Plasencia’s arrival in
Manila, he was already preaching around
Laguna de Bay and as far as Tayabas
converting souls to the catholic faith
together with Diego de Oropresa.
 Plasencia was assigned by the king to
document the customs and practices of
Tagalog.
 Customs of the Tagalog discussed the
practices of the ancient Filipinos.
 Social status in late 16th century
(Hierarchy)
 Slavery
 Marriage and Family ordinance
 Governance
 Administration of Justice
 Beliefs and values
 It was stated that even before the
Spaniards came, Filipinos already have
their own governance, culture, beliefs
and practices.
 Barangay still is the smallest unit of
government until now.
 Customs and practices still exist and
observed by Filipinos.
Who is Emilio Jacinto?
 He was born on December 15, 1875 in
Trozo, Manila.
 He was only 18 and incoming 19 years old
when he entered Katipunan.
 He was an active member of the
Katipunan.
 He was the brain of Katipunan.
 He didn’t finish his law school in UST
because he joined the Revolutionary.
 He was considered as a director of their
printing shop at that time.
 He wrote the official newspaper of
Katipunan, the Kalayaan.
 Jacinto’s death was not because of him
battling the Spaniards, he died because
of malaria at the age of 24.
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documentary film
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President Corazon Aquino’s Speech before
the U.S Congress, September 18, 1986
Background of the Author
 Kartilla is the primer or guidelines of the
new member of Katipunan.
 Kartilla of the Katipunan was formed on
July 7,1892.
 It was the day after Rizal deported in
Dapitan.
 Supremo Bonifacio made first a Kartilla
but when he read the work of Jacinto he
abruptly decided to adopt instead the
work of an Emilio Jacinto as the primer of
Katipunan.
 People joined the movement because
they are enlightened by the Kartillla
who’s primary aim was to gain
independence from Spaniards through
revolution.
 Its served as a teachings and guide of the
new Katipunan members that they need
to follow and take to their hearts.
 The document served as the Katipuneros'
moral and intellectual basis, laying out
the rules and values that had to be
followed once they joined the secret
society.
Who is Corazon Aquino?
 Maria Corazon Conjuangco Aquino was
born on January 25, 1933 in Paniqui
Tarlac
 Corazon was 11th president and the first
female Philippine president.
 She was the leader of People Power
Movement.
 Widow of Senator Benigno Aquino
 She was the Time Magazine’s second
female to receive the title of “Person of
the Year” in 1986.
 She restored the democratic rule in the
country after the long dictatorship of
Ferdinand Marcos.
 Corazon died due to cardiorespiratory
arrest after complications of colorectal
cancer.
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Works of Luna and Amorsolo (Paintings)
Background of the Author
 The document was recorded during the
year 1986 as what said in her speech.
 Corazon buried her husband 3 years prior
to the speech, after he was assassinated
in 1983.
 The speech was delivered several months
after the EDSA People’s Power
Revolution in February 1986.
 Ferdinand Marcos was deposed and
exiled in the country and in the same day
Cory was elected as the country’s first
female president.
 Corazon stated how Filipinos suffered
cruelty and suppression of democracy
from Marcos.
 How her husband’s death pushed her for
the revival of country’s courage and
democracy.
 Restoring back of Philippines full
constitutional government.
 Filipinos cried and willing to give up their
life just for Corazon to win and brought
back the country’s democracy.
 The important historical information is
the successful restoration of democracy
of the Philippines from dictatorship of
Marcos.
 The document shows how Corazon’s
bravery put democracy to this country
and to its people.
 How Philippines freed from Marcos
cruelty and dictatorial government.
 The document exhibit to the present
Filipinos the situations and events that
happened during that time.
Who is Juan Luna?
 Juan Luna was born on October 23,1857
in Badoc, Ilocos Norte.
 He is one of the greatest Filipino artist in
history.
 He is known for his dramatic and dynamic
works of art.
Who is Fernando Amorsolo?
 He was born on May 30, 1892 in Paco,
Manila.

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 His rural life became his foundation for
his artistic outlook.
 He is one of the significant figures in the
world of painting in the Philippines.
 He is popularly known for his
craftsmanship and mastery in the use of
light.
 Both the artist love for painting inspire
them to pursue arts and made it
historical and painted in the history of
Philippines.
Fernando Amorsolo
 Amorsolo’s paintings are mostly
portrayed the life of a traditional Filipino.
 He created a series of paintings that
captured the popular imagination.
Juan Luna
 Luna’s Spoliarium was won the first class
medal in Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts,
and it illustrates many messages and
depicted sociological aspect.
 Juan first major artistic achievement
came in 1881, when his iconic and
remarkable work, ‘La Muerte de
Cleopatra’.
 Luna’s works helped spark the Philippine
revolution.
 Both the artworks of Amorsolo and Luna
shows an unforgettable and valuable
work that contains their compassion on
arts and creative imagination to create
these historical artworks.
 Spolarium was his most significant
contribution of Juan Luna. The artwork
brilliantly depicts the Philippines'
sociological dimensions.
 Amorsolo's artwork often depicts the
Filipinos' true worth.
 The documents present the valuable
artworks of Amorsolo and Luna that was
carved in our Philippine history.