J.H.
CERILLES STATE COLLEGE
Pagadian Annex
READINGS IN THE PHILIPPINE HISTORY
NAME: Sambaan, Meljane S.
I. CONTENT ANALYSIS
TITLE OF THE BACKGROUND/BIOGRAPHY OF AUTHOR/S
SOURCE
Maritime Earl Jude Paul Lirazan Cleope, a Doctor of
Philosophy in History, a notable researcher and a
Historiography of remarkable Philippine history professor.
the Visayas: A He was born on March 29, 1967 in Dumaguete as the
Prologue to the eldest and the only son of Judine and Erlinda Cleope
History of the among their six children. Blessed with two sons,
Zhykmn Url and Kyle Paul in his wife, Mrs. Rhodora
Islands in the Dumalagan Cleope that is also an educator in a
Seas government university.
Earl Jude excelled in all level of his academic
journey. He graduated salutatorian from Felipe Tayko
Memorial Elementary School, consistent honor student
in high school until he finished college and graduate
studies at Siliman University (SU) with flying colors.
In 1993, due to his zeal and love for history, it paved
his way to take a master's degree in Siliman University
and then pursued doctorate studies which he obtained
the PhD in History at the University of Santo Tomas in
1999 as summa cum laude holder.
From 1987 to1990, he was an instructor at
Siliman University High School in Dumaguete. A
researcher coordinator in Research Institute
Tuberculosis Philippines in 1994 to 1996. Honored to
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REASON/S OF WRITING THIS
SOURCE
•To present a theoretical groundwork for
the detailed investigation of the history of
Visayas.
•To elaborate that history does not only
focuses on witness account of events in a
region, but significantlty constitutes
several aspects such as in geography,
sociology, politically and culturally.
•To provide philosophical understanding
of how relevant are the roles of the bodies
of water (e.g. sea) as the setting for
development of historical accounts in the
region.
•To assess and examine the history of
Visayas through the lens of maritime
perspective as one great contributor of the
Visayas total history.
•To unfold the events happened in the
specified islands to better understand the
larger geographical contexts of the region.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ITS CONTENT
• Provides a vivid picture of how the
geographical region of Visayas are
bordered by waterways, which actually
considered a region of coastlines. A region
bordered by the vast Pacific Ocean in the
eastern oriental separating the manifold
islands establishing the Visayas region
such as Samar Sea, Leyte, Bohol, etc.
• The root of origin of the term "Visayas"
is chronologically elaborated. Including
how it evolved and developed. For
instance, it mentions that it started from Sri
Vijaya from Sri Vijaya Empire. Then the
unpopular term Pintados contributes the
evolution as well, as it referred to 'viseys'
then changed to Visayas. Incline to this,
the Bisaya was then the generic term they
tend to use to describe the certain primitive
and native groups.
• The folk literature such as myths and
legends circulating around the Visayas
region has believed to have significant
contribution which links and supports that
the written history is appropriate. In a way
 be appointed as the executive committee member or a that it helps provide explanation for the
commissioner of the National Historical Commission origin of how the major islands in the
of the Philippines (NHCP) dated on May 15, 2020. He regions got their names. Some example
also became the Dean of the College of Education and given is how Boo turns to Bohol; Subu,
currently as the Supervising Director of the School of Szubu, Subuth, Sugbu or Cabo into Cebu;
Basic Education in SU. Dumalapdap into Panay and Negros and
Panamao into Biliran.
Furthermore, he is also a sport enthusiast,
particularly in swimming. Where he was able to swim • Includes the issue of various languages
the victories both in regional and national used in the region and classify them as
competitions. Other than that, he also participated in ethno-linguistic entities based to their place
musical band way back in his secondary years as a of origin. For instance, though majority of
handy base drummer. the people speak Bisaya, but varied
dialects such as Sugbuhanon or Cebuano or
At last, Dr. Cleope's pursuit of being Binisaya and Waray was also used.
acquainted with our very own history has led him to
work with essential historical researches that ignited • The Visayan bodies of water contributes
the genesis of Filipinoness through the knowledge the enrichment for cultural relationships
imparted by our history. among inhabitants of the coastal
communities including the development of
societies and transmission of trade and
culture.

• Lastly, the Visayas with its rich water

bodies provides an evident as basis for
development of the region's historiography
of national history.

II. CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS

TITLE OF THE MAIN ARGUMENT BIAS IMPORTANCE OF
SOURCE UNDERSTANIDNG PHILIPPINE
HISTORY

Maritime The concept of maritime perspective can be a The bodies of water such as the • To provide a greater sense of
useful factor to widen the horizon of sea can be an excellent link to the awareness and essential knowledge of
Historiography of understanding the Visayas region's identity, study of the development of historical the foundational genesis of our regions
the Visayas: A history and cultural heritage. accounts of a region and nation and nation's identity, culture, tradition,
because it contributes to foster values and geographical setting.
Prologue to the
enrichment in many aspects. In a way
History of the that it acts as a wide spectrum of • To explore and understand the role
Islands in the avenue for disseminating new ideas, and contribution of a dominating
Seas exchanging products, sharing values geographical aspects such as a bodies
and developing trades as basis for of water (e.g. sea) to a region and
social and cultural intercourse. nation's historical development.
Moreover, the author vocally
opinionated that a sea is the only • To give us insights and clearer
vehicle of contact through the glimpse of folklore and early accounts
influences over neighboring people of the development of historiography
which significantly contribute for encompasses any lenses of perspective
historical development of the region - for instance, maritime perspective.
Visayas.
• To help us obtain ideas and wisdom
in dealing with our present by basing
on the recollection of learnings we had
from the past.

• Understanding Philippine history

paves our way of appreciating and
acknowledging the significant people
(i.e. pioneers, martyrs and national
heroes) and events that contributes
development of our national identity.