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Activity 1- Calvo, Jhoanne
Readings in the Philippine History (GEED 10033)
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CALVO, JHOANNE C.
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ACTIVITY 1:
Access and watch the Youtube video titled “Xiao Time: And Unang Sigaw ng Himagsikan sa Balintawak, Kalookan”
1. What does the video tell you about the many different accounts?
Upon watching the Youtube video, it entailed the historical controversy about “The Cry of Pugad Lawin” led by Andres Bonifacio in 1986, signifying the start of the Philippine Revolution against Spain. Until the present, the site and date of the said event are still in question because of different accounts — whether it happened in Balintawak on August 26, in Pugad Lawin on August 23, in Bahay Toro on August 24, or in Kangkong on August 22.
The two accounts, Balintawak and Pugad Lawin, are dominant versions compared to the latter because it has the most valid and precise. Based on Guillermo Masangkay, it happened on August 26, 1896, in Balintawak. It was morning when Andres Bonifacio called a meeting with Emilio Jacinto as the secretary. The sole purpose of the meeting is to discuss when they will hold the uprising. Bonifacio, sensing that he will lose the conversation, went to the hall and asked people to pledge as the revolution started. Meanwhile, in the account of Pio Valenzuela, which opposed the prior argument, he believed that The First Cry happened in Pugad Lawin. On August 23, 1896, nearly 1,000 members of the Katipunan convened in the home, storehouse, and yard of Juan Ramos, son of Melchora Aquino, and engaged in extensive debate and discussion. The debate was about whether rebellion against the Spanish government should begin on August 29, 1896. Many of those there tore their cedula certificates and threw them away after the raucous gathering.
Indeed, the precise date and location of the Cry are in dispute because of two conflicting stories and the uncertainty of the location where it occurred. The current stance was that the Cry happened on August 26 at Balintawak from 1908 until 1963. However, the Philippine Government proclaimed a provision. Hence, the Cry was declared in Pugad Lawin, Quezon City, on August 23, 1896. Nevertheless, the historians indicated that Andres Bonifacio's group constantly changed their whereabouts from time to time to hide from the Spaniards. Hence, that being the case, the exact location is difficult to determine.
2. Is there a chance that all sources are valid?
For a source to be considered valid, arguments presented must be identified as reliable and valid accounts. Based on my own perspective, the accounts present in the video satisfies this criterion. Because it is mentioned by historians such as Guillermo Masangkay, Pio Valenzuela, Santiago Alvarez, Teodoro Kalaw, the material in the movie is a reliable source. They specifically agree that the date and place are not critical. With a few exceptions, they all agree that the "Unang Sigaw" occurred between August 23 and 26, 1896 in what was then the municipality of Caloocan.
As Ambeth Ocampo has stated, there is no need to be concerned with the specific location. However, the controversy would not end until the truth has been settled. Demands still arise that the official site and date must be commemorated as decades passed and debates were not given a conclusion to provide clearer answers. Henceforth, “Unang Sigaw” is a question a that was left unanswered. The further details may appear small in the context of events as it is deemed to “pointless”. Yet, historians are dedicated to guarantee the facts to the public.
3. What other information on the revolution did you learn from the video?
“Xiao Time: And Unang Sigaw ng Himagsikan sa Balintawak, Kalookan” made me gained significant learnings. Besides on the background regarding the historical event, I also learned that it was the “unang labanan” which was honored with the installation of first monument during those time. According to historians, the “Cry” monument has been taken into consideration as the very first national memorial for Bonifacio and his men prior to the erection in 1933 of the seeking to impose Bonifacio monument in the vicinity of Caloocan City in the present.
Furthermore, I have learned that there are different accounts regarding the controversy between The First Cry. I thought that it only from Balintawak as taught by the history yet, evidence proved that it is not yet confirmed. As a matter of fact, the Balintawak monument mentioned earlier served as the venue for the yearly commemoration of the historical event ever August 26. Nonetheless, it was moved to August 23, also revising the name of the event as “Cry of Pugad Lawin”. There are also cases in which have said that Andres Bonifacio was not the who led the first cry.
Overall, history can be sometimes confusing as the uncertainty of event are still prevalent. I also believed that at a point in time, the truth behind the history will bring forth. The most important thing to remember is to know the purpose and significance of the event and not its setting. Finally, these conditions will open our minds to be aware and question things that surrounds us.
Activity 1- Calvo, Jhoanne
Course: Readings in the Philippine History (GEED 10033)
University: Polytechnic University of the Philippines
