AND DAPAT MABATID NG MGA PILIPINO

Critique Paper by Niňo Elcano

Dignity is the sense of self-worth and respect that every human being deserves.
Having dignity means that you can make your own choices and control your own life. It
also means that you can stand up for your rights and values, even when others
disagree or try to harm you. Fighting for your dignity is important because it protects
your identity, your freedom, and your well-being. It also helps you to respect the dignity
of others and create a more just and peaceful world.

The "Ang Dapat Mabatid ng mga Pilipino" is a patriotic rallying call that was
published under the nom de plume Agapito Bagumbayan. The text was published in
1896 during the early years of the Philippine Revolution. The intended audience was the
Tagalogs, who were being oppressed by the Spanish colonizers. The author's goal was
to inspire the Tagalogs to unite and fight for their rights, to realize their feelings, honor,
self-respect, and solidarity, and to know the sources of their misfortunes. The text
emphasizes the need for self-reliance, solidarity, and the spreading of noble teachings
to overcome the obfuscation of their minds. In short, "Ang Dapat Mabatid ng mga
Pilipino" is a call to action for the Tagalogs to unite and fight against their Spanish
oppressors. The text emphasizes the need for self-reliance, solidarity, and the spreading
of noble teachings to overcome the obfuscation of their minds. The text also highlights
the suffering and enslavement of the Tagalog people and the need to rely on
themselves alone.

One of the strengths of the text is its powerful and inspiring language, which is intended
to motivate the Tagalogs to take action. The author uses vivid imagery and metaphors to
convey the urgency of the situation and the need for the Tagalogs to rise up and fight for
their rights. For example, the author describes the thick curtain that obfuscates their
minds, which must be rendered asunder to reveal the truth. This metaphor is powerful
because it suggests that the Tagalogs are being kept in the dark and that they need to
break free from their mental chains to see the light.

However, one of the weaknesses of the text is its lack of specificity regarding the
sources of the Tagalogs' misfortunes. The author mentions that the Tagalogs have been
rewarded with treachery, false beliefs, and dishonor by the race of Legazpi, but does not
provide any concrete examples or evidence to support this claim. This lack of specificity
weakens the author's argument and makes it difficult for the reader to fully understand
the situation.

In conclusion, "Ang Dapat Mabatid ng mga Pilipino" is a powerful and inspiring text that
calls on the Tagalogs to rise and fight for their rights. While the text has many strengths,
such as its powerful language and vivid imagery, it also has weaknesses, such as its
lack of specificity regarding the sources of the Tagalogs' misfortunes. Overall, the text is
an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles of the Tagalogs during
the early years of the Philippine Revolution.

References:

Bonifacio, A. (n.d.). Ang dapat mabatid ng mga tagalog. In J. P. Santos (Ed.), Si Andres
Bonifacio at ang Himagsikan (pp. 6-7). Manila: n.pub.

Ileto, R. C. (1979). Pasyon and revolution: Popular movements in the Philippines, 1840-
1910. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press.