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The experiences of Pigafetta and Morga in the

Philippines are crucial historical accounts that help us


comprehend the nation's past. Both Morga and Pigafetta were
explorers who had remarkable encounters in the Philippines. A
Venetian scholar named Pigafetta traveled with Ferdinand
Magellan on his journey to the Philippines in 1521. He recorded
his observations of the people, landscape, and culture of the
nation. He also wrote of Magellan's and his crew's fatalities in
the Battle of Mactan.
While Morga, a Spanish official who resided in the
Philippines in the late 16th century, was the opposite. "Sucesos
de las Islas Filipinas" (Events in the Philippine Islands), a book
he published, details the history and government of the nation
prior to the advent of the Spanish. His work sheds light on the
nation's trade and commerce during the period as well.

The experiences of Pigafetta and Morga in the


Philippines can be viewed as a blend of the objective and the
subjective. For example, he described the Filipino warriors as
"savage" and "barbaric," showing his own cultural biases and
judgments.
Pigafetta mixed objective and subjective insights in his
works. In addition to recording what he observed and heard, he
also expressed personal prejudices and thoughts regarding the
Filipino people and their way of life.
Morga, on the other hand, attempted to provide a more
objective view of the Philippines, especially in his historical
accounts. He drew on existing sources and documents, but he
also included his personal observations and experiences.
However, like Pigafetta, his own biases and perspectives
inevitably influenced his work.

Therefore, it is clear that the experiences of Pigafetta


and Morga in the Philippines are consistent with the quote's
assertion that subjectivity and objectivity are frequently
coupled in our views and knowledge of the world.

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