The Philippine History 2023, Readings in Philippine History

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Philippine History and Its Importance: A Summary

Philippine history is marked by periods of colonization, revolution, and the struggle for independence. The archipelago was first colonized by Spain in the 16th century, introducing Catholicism, a centralized government, and new cultural practices. Spanish rule lasted for over 300 years until the Philippine Revolution of 1896, which, combined with the Spanish-American War, led to Spanish cession of the Philippines to the United States in 1898. The struggle for independence cont

1. PHILIPPINE
HISTORY
Basic Concepts
Philippines
Filipino

2. HISTORY
PAST
A narrative (written, visual, oral or a
combination of all three) about past events
that has meaning to a certain group of
people in a given time and place.

3. KASAYSAYAN
“SALAYSAY na may SAYSAY”
A story with meaning
Without BOTH (story and meaning) then
there is NO true history.

4. IMPORTANCE OF
HISTORY
1.If we find meaning in history, then it will
gain the power to change our lives;
2.Making people see their past gives them a
sense of being Filipinos;
3.History gives us a way of looking at the
world and dealing with it and its problems.

5. CULTURE
The system of shared beliefs, values,
customs, behaviors and artifacts that the
members of the society use to cope with
their world and with one another, and that
are transmitted through generation to
generation through learning

6. CULTURE
A way of life which involves everything.
It includes all the social practices that bond
a group of people together and distinguish
them from others.
Could never remain static, it is constantly
changing.

7. GEOGRAPHY
Literally means, “Earth’s description”
The science which treats of the world and
its inhabitants.
A description of the earth, or a portion of
the earth, including its structure, features,
political divisions and the people by whom it
is inhabited.

8. PHILIPPINES
The Pearl of the Orient Seas
Most ethnically diverse country in Asia
One of the two predominantly Christian
countries in Asia
An ARCHIPELAGO located in SOUTH
EAST ASIA
Situated along the “PACIFIC RING OF
FIRE”

9. PHILIPPINES
Made up of approximately 7,107 islands.
3 main island groups:
LUZON (Regions I to V, NCR and CAR)
VISAYAS (Regions VI to VIII)
MINDANAO (Regions IX to XIII and BARMM)
Capital: MANILA
Largest City: Quezon City (population);
Davao City (area)

10. PHILIPPINES
National Language: FILIPINO
Currency: Philippine Peso
Staple Food: Rice
National Anthem: LUPANG HINIRANG
Motto: “Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Maka-
Kalikasan, Maka-Bansa”

11. PHILIPPINES
(Geographical Facts)
The Philippines has the world’s longest
discontinuous coastline.
Manila Bay is the Finest Bay in Asia.
San Juanico Strait is the World’s
Narrowest Strait.
The Philippine Deep is believed to be the
deepest area in the world.

12. PHILIPPINES
(Geographical Facts)
Mount Mayon has a Nearly Perfect Cone
Shape similar to Mt. Fuji of Japan.
Mt. Apo is the highest mountain in the
Philippines.
Cagayan River is the longest river in the
Philippines.
Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the
Philippines.

13. The Name “Philippines”
1.MA-YI (The Land of Gold)
2.MANIOLAS (Claudius Ptolemy)
3.ARCHIPELAGO OF ST. LAZARUS (Ferdinand
Magellan)
4.LAS PHELIPINAS (Ruy Lopez de Villalobos)
5.FILIPINAS (Spanish Era)
6.PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (American Era)
7.REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (1946)

14. Origin of the Philippine
Islands
1.PANGAEA (Land Bridges)
2.Bottom of the Sea
3.Volcanic Eruptions

15. FILIPINO
They are unique in the world for they have
four intermingled cultures – Latin,
European, American and Asian.
But basically, they are still Malays.
aka Pinoy or Pinay
The Philippines is the world’s twelfth most
populous country

16. Character Traits of Filipinos
Hospitable
Close Family Ties
Respect for Elders
Fatalistic: “Bahala Na”
Tardy: “Filipino Time”
Indolent
Curious: “Marites”
Debt of Gratitude: “Utang na Loob”