Fenny Roger Cabiente

By watching "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo," I am reminded of the qualities of true

leaders and the independence movement's eternal importance. The story of the
movie gets me thinking about the sacrifice, vision and leadership—and how these
attributes still have an impact on the cultural environment we live in today. It
encourages me to cherish all the different perspectives and centuries of history that
have led to the comprehensive arrangement of Philippine nationalism. These films
also highlight how important our historical setting is. Gomburza's execution had a
significant effect on the Philippines, according to the movie. It affected the
increasing calls for political and social change as well as the development of
Philippine nationalism. Throughout our past, their They are revered for their
sacrifice and seen as heroes for standing up to the abuses and injustices committed
by the Spanish colonial rulers. From my perspective, Gomburza's legacy was the
spark behind the last struggle for independence and the subsequent revolt that led
to the Philippine Revolution. The story takes place in the late 1800s, during a time
when social injustice, economic disparity, and the need for a national identity were
all prevalent in the Philippines. The film also depicts the military rebellion of the
Katipunan against the Spanish government, which ultimately led to the Philippine
Revolution. It serves as an important reminder that the historical events was
impacted by the social, political, and economic conditions of the time, and that
personalities such as Bonifacio gained positions of authority as a result of the
requirements of our community throughout Spanish colonization. This movie
additionally highlights the challenges and complications of leading during a
revolution. Concurrently, the film La Liga Filipina is acknowledged as the initial
public manifestation of the populace's aspiration for nonviolent peaceful change in
society and politics in the Philippines. Additionally, it marked the transition from
peaceful reform movements to a more radical revolutionary stance, as seen by the
rise of the Katipunan and the tempting armed battle over Philippine independence.
José Rizal founded La Liga Filipina, which served as the ethical and intellectual
basis of the greater independence and self-determination movement. These movie
have shown me that Bonifacio's leadership style relied heavily on violent action, and
he believed in the people's strength. However, at times, his beliefs ran counter to the
deeds and viewpoints of the other leaders, highlighting potential conflicts within the
movement. This acts as a reminder of how crucial it is for each of us to work
together and be united in order to seek and achieve a shared goal. The movie
represented our great hero Bonifacio and the Katipunan members who battled
valiantly, that is one of the most beautiful and memorable scenes in the movie. It is
a crucial reminder of the tremendous sacrifices made by the people of the
community as a whole in the fight for freedom from the oppressive colonial rule. It
provides important reminders of the bravery concerning the struggle for our
independence, as evidenced by Bonifacio's constant trust in the power of the
people, willingness to give his life in service of the Filipino people, and his devotion
to the cause. The revolution aimed to free the Philippines from Spanish rule and
establish an independent nation. The brutal methods of the Spanish colonial power,
which included tremendous high taxes and limitations on civil freedoms, are
depicted in the movie and caused a relentless lot of suffering for the Filipino people.
The harshness of Spanish colonization had a profound impact on the history of the
Philippines, helping to fuel the long-term struggle for independence and self-
determination that eventually gave rise to the Philippine proclamation of
independence and the revolution that followed. Without further ado , it's critical to
recognize Spanish colonisation that saw various instances of mistreating us—the
Filipino people—were at fault. However, the overall consequences of Spanish
colonization left a legacy of hardship and tragedy that would affect Philippine
society, history, and culture for a very long time. Regretfully, this movie depicts the
power struggles and internal strife that existed inside the Katipunan and finally
resulted in Andrés Bonifacio's heartbreaking death. The movie is heartwarming that
I think something inside me have change, but as you can see, I choose to
concentrate on the benefits since that is when I acquired some crucial knowledge
about leadership and the highest degree of courage. Afterall my perspective about,
"Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo" is more than just a work of historical story or
kathang isip; it serves as an important memorial for the daring and perseverance
that encouraged individuals like Andrés Bonifacio and all of us Filipinos. Considering
both the legacy of the Philippine Revolution as well as the struggle for freedom,
justice, and equality brings tremendous challenge to me. To end this reaction paper
it is important and a tragic development in the history of the Philippine Revolution
and it was the execution of Andrés Bonifacio. He is honored for his role in inspiring
the Filipino people to rebel against Spanish colonial authority and he deserves his
position as the nation's national heroes. Here in the Philippines, his legacy and
contributions to the fight for Philippine independence are still remembered and
appreciated.