Introduction

to
Philippine
History
 What is HISTORY?
derived from the Greek word
historia which means knowledge
acquired through inquiry or
investigation.
 What is HISTORY?

systematic
account of a set
of natural
phenomena
ARISTOTLE
 What is HISTORY?
EXPECTATION REALITY
Many people think The study of the
that history is beliefs and
merely lists of desires, practices
names, dates, and institutions of
places and human being.
important places.
Who is a Filipino?

Technically, according to the 1987 PH Constitution,

Filipino Citizens are “those whose fathers and
mothers are citizens of the PH, those born before
January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect
PH citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
and those who are naturalized in accordance with
the law.
 Filipino Values and Traits

1. Hospitality 4. Cheerful
2. Respect for Personality
Elders 5. Self-sacrifice
3. Close Family Ties 6. Bayanihan
Filipino Values and Traits

1. Bahala Na 4. Ninangas Kugon

2. Colonial 5. Pride
Mentality 6. Crab Mentality
3. Manana Habit 7. Filipino Time
 Filipino Markers

1. Proverbs or 3. Myths and Legends

Sawikain 4. Heroes and Icons
2. Superstitions
 How to be a Good Filipino

1. Be an active 4. Speak the Filipino

citizen language
2. Study PH History 5. Do not spread fake
3. Support local news and be
products democratic and
engaging