REPORT OF HISTORIOGRAPHY SUBJECT FOR ADVANCE STUDIES

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1. FLORO C. QUIBUYEN A NATION ABORTED Rizal, American Hegemony, and Philippine Nationalism Photo by Bong Arboleda , UP MPRO

2. 430 PAGES not including the index CHAPTER 1-11

3. Birthdate: Nov. 15,1947 Graduated at University of the Philippines a recipient of the Wenceslao Vinzon’s Achievement Award in Debating (awarded by the University of the Philippines Student Council) an East-West Center study grant (funded by the US Congress to pursue graduate studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa)

4. -a Henry Luce Research Award (awarded by the School of Asia, Hawaii and Pacific Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa) -a Plaque of Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking (awarded by the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines, Cultural Center of the Philippines)

5. -Ph.D. in Political Science M.A in Anthropology(University of Hawaii at Manoa) -B.A in Philosophy (U.P Diliman) and Diploma in Community Services Work (Sydney)

6. - has taught 29 undergraduate and graduate courses across the disciplines, such as philosophy, mathematical logic, debating, art appreciation, drama and cinema, filmmaking and photography, anthropology, psychology, political science, and history (at the University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa), and has worked professionally in commercial TV in the Philippines, and in community TV and corporate video production in Hawaii.

7. Rereading RIZAL and Revisioning Philippine Nationalism Recover a lost History

8. CHAPTER 1:

9. *Renato Constantino-The Philippines: A Past Revisited(1975) and The Continuing Past(1975-1976) *Teodoro Agoncillo -History of the Filipino People (1960) The Revolts of the Masses (1956)

10. Reform or Revolution As early as 1887, Rizal expressed his view of independence (Rizal- Blumentritt ) Feb.21,1887 “The Filipinos had long wished for Hispanization and they were wrong in aspiring for it. A peaceful struggle shall always be a dream, for Spain will never learn the lesson of her South American colonies.”

11. “But under circumstances ,we do not want separation from Spain. All that we ask is greater attention, better education, better government, one or two representatives and greater security for persons and our properties. Spain could always win the appreciation of Filipinos if she were only reasonable. But, quos vult perdere Jupiter, Prius dementat !” Feb.26,1887 But, whom Jupiter would destroy, He first makes mad!

12. The Propaganda Movement -work for the expulsion of the friars through vigorous media campaign in Spain. Lobby to Spanish Government for democratic reforms. JOSE RIZAL Realized that the root of the problem was Spanish Colonialism .

13. LA LIGA FILIPINA (more militant ,consciously nationalistic movement) 1.To unite the whole Archipelago into one compact 2. Mutual protection in every case of trouble and need 3.Defense against every violence and injustice 4. Development of education , agriculture,and commerce 5.Study and implementation of reforms (Political and Historical Writings of Rizal,309)

14. CHAPTER 2: Rizal and the Revolution

15. Wenceslao E. Retana Rizal was antirevolutionary reformist Dr.Gregorio Zaide (1931) “Was Rizal Against the Revolution?” -used memoirs May27,1914 fr. Dr Pio Valenzuela E.Arsenio Manuel (used Retanas Collection) Documents written by Rizal (Dec25,1896) Final Defense of D.Luis Taviel De Andrade Dr.Pio Valenzuela’s declaration as a prisoner of war Jose Dizon y Matanza’s testimony as a prisoner of war AGONCILLO Characterizes Rizal as idealist dreamer who insists the “impossible” project of educating the Filipinos under Spanish Rule. Question of historiography: How valid are the historical sources upon which Manuel,Agoncillo,Constantino base their interpretation regarding Rizal’s political stance towards the revolution? What is the meaning of Rizal’s martyrdom?

16. Conclusion: MISSED OUT VISION OF THE NATION

17. CHAPTER 3: ANDERSON’S Reading of R izal and P hilippine Nationalism

18. CHAPTER 4: Biography and History

19. The Morga and Reclaiming History CHAPTER 5:

20. Rizal’s Concept of the Filipino Nation CHAPTER 6:

21. Rizal’s vision on Nation is beyond the liberalism of Enlightenment.

22. “He did not welcome the revolution when it came. But he did not condemn his people for embracing it.”

23. Rizal studied Filipino folk traditions better through comparative study

24. Interrogating the Empire CHAPTER 7:

25. A Grand Narrative of the Redemption and Tragedy CHAPTER 8:

26. Conclusion: RECONSTRUCT RIZAL’S VISION

27. The Revolution that Never Was CHAPTER 9:

28. Transformation to a pro-American ( Official Nationalism ) “Monstrosity of nation- statism cut off from the spirit of 1896” The nationalist project was marginalized

29. Remaking Philippine History: American Hegemony, Official Nationalism and the Rizal Cult CHAPTER 10:

30. Propagation of an Americanized Rizal Aggressive American Sponsorship

31. Imagining America, Japan, and the Philippines : The Making of a Postcolonial Nationalist Consciousness CHAPTER 11:

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