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Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan

1. Research on the background of the author

 Known For: Aguinaldo served as the first president of the independent Philippines.
 Also Known As: Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy
 Born: March 22, 1869 in Cavite, Philippines
 Parents: Carlos Jamir Aguinaldo and Trinidad Famy-Aguinaldo
 Died: February 6, 1964 in Quezon City, Philippines
 Spouse(s): Hilaria del Rosario (m. 1896–1921), María Agoncillo (m. 1930–1963)
 Children: Five

Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo led his nation to accomplish autonomy in the wake of

warding off both the Spanish and the Americans.In 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo accomplished

freedom of the Philippines from Spain and was chosen the principal leader of the new republic

under the Malolos Congress. He likewise drove the Philippine-American War against U.S.

protection from Philippine freedom. Aguinaldo kicked the bucket of a cardiovascular failure on

February 6, 1964, in Quezon City, Philippines.

He was also a major military leader in the United States during the Philippine-American War.

Originally from the Cavite province, Aguinaldo was made a Freemason in January 1895. He

joined the Philippine struggle for independence against Spain later that year. Between March and

November 1897, he served as president of the Tejeros Revolutionary Government. He later

became president of the Biak-na-Bato Republic between November and December 1897, the

dictator of the Philippines between May and June 1898, the president of the Revolutionary

Government between June 1898 and January 1899, and the first president of the Philippines

between January 1899 and March 1901. In 1935, Aguinal to become president of the Philippines

Commonwealth against Manuel Quezon but was defeated. He is listed among the Filipinos as the

national heroes of the Philippines.


2. Come up with a summary of the background of the document

The document was based off of Aguinaldo’s diary. Wherein the documents he preserved and

a family lore that he acquired from hus elders. And the document was handwritten in Tagalog

between 1928 to 1963, after much deliberation when Aguinaldo decided to publish his

memoirs in 1967.

3. Do the content analysis of the important historical information found in the

document

4. Chapt
er 28:
5. My
Bloodie
st Fight
Chapter 28: My Bloodiest Fight

From August 31 to September 1,1896, under his command, the Filipino revolutionaries

defeated the Spanish troops at Cavite. General Candid Tria Tirona and Captain Simeon

Alcantara were among the casualties of this battle. The whole province of Cavite was

completely liberated from the Spaniards on November 1896.


Chapter 30:Magdiwang Council Reorganized

Cavite was liberated through the efforts of both the Magdiwang and Magdalo Councils.

Magdiwang was monarchial (King Andres bonifacio) and Magdalo was republican (President

Baldemoro Aguinaldo).

Chapter 38: My election to the Presidency

An assembly was called upon to bridge the gap between magdiwang and magdalo factions.

The assembly turned out to be an election of leaders for the new revolutionary government.

Aguinaldo was elected President while Bonifacio was elected Director of the Interior.

Aguinaldo was at Pasong Santol in Dasmarinas on March 22, 1897. He learned of his election

as President of the new revolutionary government. His brother, Gneral Crispulo Aguinaldo

persuaded him to go to Tejeros to take his oath of office. At 7:00 in the evening, Aguinaldo,

Trias and Riego de Dios took their oaths of office. On March 24, 1897, Aguinaldo received

news that Bonifacio and his ministers met in a council as passed a resolution declaring null

and void the meeting at Tejeros. Aguinaldo revealed the plot of Bonifacio to kidnap him.

Pasong Santol fell in the hands of the Spaniards.

Chapter 42: Military Court

Charges were made against the Bonifacio brothers. A military court was created with Colonel

Jose Lipana as presiding judge.

Chapter 44:Death of the Bonifacio Brothers


The bonifacio brothers were found guilty and sentenced to death. Aguinaldo commuted the

sentence to banishment. Generals Pio del Pilar and Marian Noriel persuaded Aguinaldo to

impose the original sentence.

6. Cite the contribution and relevance of the document in understanding the grand

narrative of Philippine history

The "Gunita ng Himagsikan" (1964) is a memoir written via way of means of the Philippines'

1st President, Emilio Aguinaldo. He primarily based it on his diaries, preserved documents, and

lore from his circle of relatives' elders. It is unknown if the authentic diary nevertheless exists,

however locating it might offer true proof for Philippine History. For me, right here are the

motives why "Gunita ng Himagsik" is crucial to the Grand Narrative of Philippine History:

History is set to master the truth. Therefore, analyzing each attitude of Historical proof allows in

proving which occasion is factual. The "Gunita ng Himagsikan" can offer clues or suggestions

for historians. The "Gunita ng Himagsikan" is calling at Philippine History via the eyes of Emilio

Aguinaldo. It offers us Emilio Aguinaldo's attitude at the Treaty of Biak-na-Bato. The "Gunita

ng Himagsikan" remains part of Philippine History.

7. Describe your learning experiences while doing the aforesaid activities.

Despite Emilio Aguinaldo being considered as a traitor in the country, he was still a

revolutionary leader who had led our country’s freedom from Spain. He did not only order

the proclamation of independence, and if it weren’t for the flag that symbolizes the people in

our country we wouldn’t have been where we are today.The readings basically indicate how

he was fighting for the poor and emphasizing how the rich people control the country.

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