Act of Declaration of the Philippine Independence

Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista was born on December 7, 1830 in Biñan, Laguna. His folks were Gregorio
Enriquez Bautista and Silvestra Altamira. He went to a private academy in Biñan and considered law at the
University of Santo Tomas (UST), getting a degree in 1865. He at that point specialized in legal matters in
Manila and offered free legitimate administrations to helpless customers. Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista was the
unrecognized creator of the Act of Declaration of the Philippine Independence.

The background of the historical document is the proclamation of the sovereignty and independence of
the Philippines from the colonial rule of the Spanish Empire. Aguinaldo felt it was necessary to declare
Philippine independence; He believed such a move would encourage the people to fight more strongly against
the Spaniards, while at the same time leading the foreign countries to accept the country’s independence. The
main topics discussed in the Declaration of Philippine Independence is that people have immutable rights
including Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness.

The Act of the Declaration of Independence was prepared, written, and read by Ambrosio Rianzares
Bautista in Spanish. The Declaration was signed by 98 people, among them a United States Army officer who
witnessed the proclamation.  Independence declaration is one of the most significant achievements in Philippine
history. Attaining the liberty that you have fight for, after all the struggles you have endured. It is valuable.
Important historical information found in the document that we used the same flag that represented free and
independent country and United States of America also hereby recognize and decree solemnly the authority to
the citizen of Philippines, that they have right to be free and independent; that they have ceased to have
allegiance to the Crown of Spain; and all political relations between them should be broken and annulled
completely; like all free and independent nations.

Contribution and relevance in understanding the narrative of Philippine history is we should not neglect
its importance to the Philippines. Many Filipinos gave their skills and abilities and risked their lives to gain our
freedom. Their inspirational experience as citizens of these nations should serve as a lesson to remember. We
may have different ways to show our love for the Philippines, but let’s appreciate even the little things, by unity
in every aspect to rise as one. The Declaration of the Philippine Independence symbolizes that each person has
the freedom and dignity in living in this country. It is also a proof that we are living in a democratic country.
The contribution and relevance of the document in understanding is that Filipinos are still performing acts of
nationalism especially our health care workers that are risking their lives just to do their duties and
responsibilities to our country.

My Learning experience while doing this task is as I read more about Philippine independence and it is
really important to understand history, for the reason that it gives us more understanding from the past, allows
us to understand more of the present. Reading Act of the Declaration of Independence will give us insight into
our original cultures, as well as cultures that we may be less acquainted with, thus growing cross-cultural
knowledge and understanding.
 The Filipino Grievances Against Governor Wood

Gregorio F. Zaide was born in Pagsanjan, Laguna on May 25, 1907 Gregorio Zaide's primary and
secondary education were in Spanish language, when it was the social language of the Philippines. He
graduated valedictorian from Laguna High School in Santa Cruz, Laguna in 1926. He obtained his Master of
Arts in 1931 from the University of the Philippines in Manila, his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees in 1934 from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. In his time, he was the most
traveled Filipino historian, with teaching and research stints at various universities and institutions in the
Philippines and around the world. Filipino Grievances Against Governor Wood this document act as a form of
protest and served as an impeachment request for Governor Wood 

Governor Wood encouraged Gregorio F. Zaide to write the document under english during American
time in the Philippines. The archived served as a protest and impeachment request for Governor Wood. The
ruling of Governor Wood is an act of domination and not respecting the Philippines sovereignty. His tenure in
the Philippines was characterized by marked tension between him and key Filipino authorities.

The important historical information found in the document that from the time the Americans arrived in
the Philippines in 1898, Filipinos persistently demanded to give them independence. American colonial officials
did not say no to them because it would surely derail their effort to soothe them. Instead, they appointed
Filipino politicians to key government positions hoping that by this action they will forget their desire for
independence. Governor Leonard Wood arrived in the Philippine islands in 1903 after his services in Cuba. He
was appointed governor of the Mero Province, comprising the southern islands and Mindanao. Aside from
being the head of the civil government, he is also responsible for five districts. Filipinos expected that General
Wood's involvement in Cuba's liberation required Filipinos to sustain a spirit of cooperation, that would be
complete democratic emancipation. But the reality, there was a train of usurpation & arbitrary acts resulted in
curtailment of our autonomy & destruction of our constitutional system. Governor Wood refused his approval to
laws which were the most wholesome & necessary heads of department. And also disregard both the legal
authority and responsibility for the Philippine heads of departments and also replaced his constitutional advisors
with a group of military attaches who have no legal position in government and who are not accountable to the
people. Filipinizing the government's service policy by naming Americans even though Filipinos were available
with proven capability.  He has obstructed the execution of the Legislature's national economic policy
obligation, merely because it clashes with his personal views. The appointment of Francis Burton Harrison as
governor general of the Philippines changed the Philippine political landscape.

Contribution and relevance of the document in understanding the grand narrative of Philippine history is
it details some of what happened during the occupancy of Gov. Gen. Wood. It also discusses various atrocities
done to the Philippine government under Gov. General Wood. It uncovered the grievance of the Filipinos with
regards to how the grant of self governance and independence was delayed. It propagates Filipino values,
mainly loyalty to one's country and knowing their worth through gained intellect and exercise the right to fight
for it.

My learning experience was, during the time of Gov. Gen. Leonard Wood, he was oppressive and wasn't
able to keep up the "Sacred Pledge" of America during his time. He took outrageous actions that made Filipinos
suffer such as: Choosing his own appointed officers whose appointments had been rejected by the senate,
insistently sought amendments of such would open up the sources of our country to exploitation by predatory
interests.
On the other hand, Filipinos were resilient and wasted no time investing their time and effort to protest against
the arbitrary and oppressive acts of Governor Wood. They used to be people repressed from liberty for more
than 300 years but under the education of the Americans, they have learned their constitutional rights and
expect justice against the difficulties existing in the government of the Philippine Islands.

The Speech of Corazon C. Aquino

Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino known as Cory Aquino was born on January 25, 1933 in Paniqui,
Tarlac, Philippines. Her father was a well-known Tarlac businessman and politician and her mother belonged to
the Sumulong family of Rizal province who were also politically influential. President Corazon C. Aquino spent
her elementary school days at St. Scholastica's College in Manila, then she transferred to Assumption Convent
to pursue high school. In 1953, she studied in the U.S. with a degree in English and a minor in Mathematical
Sciences, and graduated from College of Mount Saint Vincent, New York in 1953. She returned to the
Philippines and practiced law at Far Eastern University in 1953. In numerous demonstrations and campaigns
against the Marcos dictatorship, Aquino was participating and visible. She became the popular figurehead of the
national anti-Marcos movement, replacing the leadership of her husband Ninoy.

The background of historical document are the victory of the democratic People Power Revolution and
Corazon Aquino's rise to the Philippine presidency marked the end of Philippine authoritarian rule and the
dawning of a new age for the country. International acclaim and admiration was drawn not only by Aquino, but
also by the Filipino people in its comparatively peaceful way. To make it short, the Aquino administration has
made the action in the areas of restoring stability, restoring consumer trust in the economy and introducing
procedural and constitutional reforms. Despite these successes, her administration faced many challenges from
both right-wing political forces and radical militant left-wing insurgents. In addition, discussions were made by
her administration on various concerns such as major natural disasters that struck the region, and extreme power
shortages that took a toll on doing business in the Philippines. It was also during their contract that the U.S.
eventually disbanded its military bases and presence in the region.

The important historical information found in the document was President Marcos became a tyrant and
traitor to his oath and revoked the Constitution and Dissolution of Congress. During the snap election it was
rigged by the parliamentary government to garner clear majority of the vote to the opposition. The assassination
of Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr. resulted to a country filled with bravery and dignity. The sincerity of
President Corazon C. Aquino to restore a full constitutional government and a national commitment to the
people that resulted to a fulfillment of the first and most difficult condition of the debt negotiation and full
restoration of democracy.

Contribution and relevance of the document in understanding the grand narrative of Philippine history is
that we lived in the 1987 Philippine Constitution organized by the vote based system under a constitution that
regarded the privileges of the Filipinos. The administration intend to get the radicals down from the slopes
through political endeavors and neighborhood reintegration plans, and through maintainable development and
justice. The debt causes monetary decay from communist insurgency and still we are paying the debt and
interest on a loan on which the citizen of the Philippines never been benefited from.

My learning experience when I fully understand the context in the speech of Corazon Aquino before the
joint session of the United States Congress was sincerity and diversity when is always needed. Diversity in
which we Filipinos must have when we are fighting our democracy that is needed in all aspect, because it noble
when we all of us being united in this country no crab mentality included.

Luna and Amorsolo’s Paintings

Juan Luna

Juan Luna, one of the most celebrated artists and political activists of the Philippine Revolution was
born on October 23, 1857, in Badoc, Ilocos Norte. He is the third of seven children of Joaquín Posadas Luna
and Laureana Ancheta Novicio-Luna. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ateneo Municipal de
Manila (now Ateneo de Manila University).He also enrolled at Escuela Nautica (Academia Naval) to become a
sailor, pursued his passion for arts in the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura (now the University of the Philippines
College of Fine Arts) where he was discharged early, and eventually set sail to Europe with his brother Antonio
to study painting at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Fernando where he met Don Alejero who became his
apprentice.

The background of historical documents that the paintings of Luna was a subjective and most being
situated in a verifiable settings, it is likewise regularly with a political study upheld. His emblematic works were
impacted by old style harmony, and much of the time included characters in theater presents.

The important historical information found in the documents are the blood compact that represents a seal
of friendship or treaty to validate an agreement and in exchange for Luna scholarship which covered his studies
and expenses in Madrid and Rome, Luna was required to do the painting for the Manila city government. The
Parisian Life painted by Juan Luna was seeing Luna's own life in the capital of France while joined by two dear
companions The Parisian Life reflects not just the "elusive goals of the public awareness of the Philippines" yet
additionally the innovativeness of Luna as craftsman. The drawing of Parisian Life shows that Luna is an
"untiring ladies' painter." It additionally uncovers that Luna was an "eager specialist of more attractive sex," a
craftsman who had a "sharp eye" for ladies' "slippery brain research," and a painter with a "formally delicate
viewpoint" into the delicacy, force, joy, and seriousness of ladies. Furthermore, the Parisian Life demonstrated
that Luna was delicate and ready to get a flashing snapshot of normal life that he could pervade with "character
and basic feelings".

Contribution and relevance of the document in understanding the grand narrative of Philippine history is
that Juan Luna occupies a privileged niche in the art and history of the Philippines: He is recognized as the
greatest Filipino painter of the 19th century whose art formed part of the nation's imagery and narrative. Luna's
artworks reflects various feelings, especially during this time where individuals are excessively rough and
forceful to comprehend the estimation of life and the colossal impact it has on numerous individuals. His
Artwork “Spolarium” also discusses about how the Filipinos were treated before when they were colonized by
Spaniards. It shows that they were forced to entertain the Roman oppressors and the Spaniards with their lives
and sacrifice themselves for the Roman’s and Spaniard’s honor.

My Learning experience while doing this task is reflection. When I observe Luna’s painting it is all about
fictional and historical painting with a political critique. Luna reflects what he see within the environment and
giving it meaning and also resulted on his uprising victory. When you reflect a painting it feels like you are also
communicating with the environment or the subject, you also can view the stories behind the art and make
connection within yourself.

Fernando Amorsolo

Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto become born on May 30, 1892 in Paco, Manila Don Fabián de los angeles
Rosa become additionally a Filipino painter, cousin of his mom. At the ageof 13, Amorsolo have become an
apprentice to De los angeles Rosa, who step by step have become the champion and mentor to Amorsolo ‘s
profession in drawing. During this time, Amorsolo ‘s mom embroidered to enhance cash whilst Amorsolo
helped with the sale of 10 centavos of water paint postcards to a close-by bookstore. Pablo Amorsolo his
brother become additionally a painter. At the Bazar Escolta, a competition heldwith the aid of using the
Asociacion Internacional de Artistas, Amorsolo’s first popularity as a younger painter got here in 1908, his
portray Leyendo el periódico took second place. From 1909 to 1914 he studied on the Art School of the Liceo
De Manila. After graduating from the stated faculty, he entered the University of the Philippines’ School of
Fine Arts, in which De los angeles Rosa worked on the time. Amorsolo's maximum excellent paintings as a
pupil on the Liceo become his portray of a younger guy and a younger female in a garden, which received him
the first prize with inside the artwork faculty exhibition at some stage in his commencement year.

The background of historical documents Fernando Amorsolo used natural light in his paintings and
developed the backlighting technique Chiaroscuro, which became his artistic trademark and his greatest
contribution to Philippine painting, which frequently represented traditional Philippine customs, history, fiestas
and industry. His peaceful works offered "a fanciful feeling of nationhood in opposite with American pioneer
rule" and were noteworthy for the improvement of public character in the Philippines.

The important historical information found in the documents are the making of the Philippine Flag that
is very sentimental during the declaration of Philippine Independence and also to remind them the traditions and
customs that we did not realize it slowly fading. His painting also shows three women namely Marcella Marino
de Agoncillo (on the right) referred to as the Philippine flag 's mother, with the aid of Marcela 's daughter,
Lorenza and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo had entrusted them with designing the first
flag for the new republic.

The Contribution and relevance of the document in understanding the grand narrative of
Philippine history is that Amorsolo paintings, show the true value of Filipinos. They are hard-working yet
happy of what they are doing. He depicted rural settings portraying how filipinos of the former century lived,
ranging from rice harvesting, a family lunch under the shade of a mango tree, river clothing washing, a city
fiesta, cockfights, market place scenery.

My Learning experience while doing this task is appreciation and gratitude. We Filipinos should give
appreciation in artists that gives honor in our country, Sometimes we need to appreciate simple things and the
simple scenery of our beloved country. Amorsolo artworks represent how high the value of Filipino people in
the Philippines and the spirit of celebration in every events either small or big.