Bustamante, Jonalyn R.
BSOA 4-1P
Instructions:
1. Search two (2) books about Philippine History (cite Author[s], Full Title, year of
publication, name of the publisher?
To the Young Women of Malolos written by none other than our national hero, Jose
Rizal and Dekada '70, written by Lualhati Bautista, are the two novels I choose to use for
this activity.
● Bautista, L. (1988). Dekada '70 ang orihinal at Kumpletong Edisyon. Carmelo &
Bauermann.
● Rizal, J. (1958). To the Young Women of Malolos. R. Martinez & Sons.
2. Additionally, search two (2) documentaries about any topics in Philippine History in
YouTube, websites, and other social media (cite: a. Full Title of the documentary b.
Author[s] of the documentary c. Date of “publication”/upload d. the entire URL
address)
The two documentaries that caught my attention and I found on YouTube are BATAS
MILITAR from The ML Chronicles and Pre-Colonial Women: Sexual Aggressive? From
History with Lourd.
● The ML Chronicles, & Garcia, H. (2017, July 5). BATAS MILITAR: Martial Law
Under President Ferdinand E. Marcos Full Documentary. YouTube.
[Link]
● News 5, & de Veyra, L. (2017, March 22). Pre-Colonial Women: Sexual
Aggressive?[Link].[Link]
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Read/watch these forms of evidence and answer the following questions:
1. What are the respective themes of the books and documentaries? Give at least three
(3) in one book, thus 6 on two books; and 3 on one documentary, thus 6 on two
documentaries
Evil vs. Good, Evil, Peace, and Courage. mainly because it was shown in the
novel that the dictatorship killed thousands of Filipinos, many of whom were primarily
innocent, and some of whom lived in defiance of their rule. In a work of fiction, the poor
"Jason" Amanda's child, a victim of salvage, was killed after being accused of using
marijuana. Two major themes in the book are peace and war as well as tenacity and
perseverance because the Bartolome family experienced Martial Law as a result of Jules'
imprisonment and torture as well as abusive government, threats, and bombing. This
taught Amanda, who had previously been a submissive housewife, to defend herself and
her family. With the support of her family and fellow Filipinos, she persevered in her
fight against the oppressive government and eventually found success.
The themes of Jose Rizal's book to the Young Women of Malolos are bravery and
perseverance, prejudice, and heroism. Jose Rizal was astonished by the young women of
Malolos' tenacity. He is extremely happy and satisfied with themselves for winning the
battle. The author of the book aimed to emphasize that women everywhere, not just in
Malolos, ought to have the courage to shatter all the stereotypes that men and other
cultures have imposed on them. Courage and Perseverance, Prejudice, and Love are the
main themes of the History with Lourd documentary Pre Colonial Women. The video
illustrated how women were viewed and behaved in pre-colonial times. It exemplifies
how the husband and wife are meant to be free in terms of sexual activity and judgment.
Filipinas were powerful and free before the Spanish took over the Philippines. The
colonization had altered everything, including women's social roles.
BATAS MILITAR, a noteworthy film about Martial Law, is published in The ML
Chronicles. Millions of Filipinos died fighting for their independence, and it was
described in detail how brutal the dictatorship was toward the populace. It also shows
how Filipinos, including some government officials, fought for their freedom and peace.
where some people are ready to give their lives to spare their family and future
generations from suffering. The documentary's three main themes are good versus evil,
heroism, and peace and war. What specific historical writing style or styles, as well as the
historical documentaries you chose, were used?
The writing approach or writing style used by the two authors and Lourd Deveyra
in the documentary for Dekada 70, Three Filipino Women, and Pre-Colonial Women is
narrative and descriptive. The two books start out by telling the protagonists' stories,
describing their struggles and how they overcame them, but they also give descriptions of
earlier occasions and the protagonists' appearance. such as Amanda's struggle for her
rights and her family's response to the news that "Jason" had passed away. In addition,
just as Rizal described the clothing that women wore during the time of Spanish
colonization, he also discussed the duties Filipino mothers had to their offspring. For the
film Pre-Colonial Women, Lourd discussed the attire worn by women in the Philippines
prior to the arrival of the Spanish. He also provided narration about the Filipina and their
responsibilities as wives and mothers at the time. On the other hand, the BATAS
MILITAR: martial law documentary is both descriptive and analytical; it describes the
suffering of all Filipinos during the martial law and under the government, and it is all
supported by facts and proof, as well as a higher level of intellectual effort in historical
research.
2. What historical writing style or styles utilized in your selected books? The same goes
for your selected documentaries?
Documentaries and books both feature political and social genres. In the book Dekada 70,
the protagonist Amanda decides to push herself past her comfort zone. She was used to
being submissive and simply doing as her husband instructed. It also covers the
dictatorship of former President Ferdinand Marcos. In his book Young Women of
Malolos, Rizal emphasizes women's rights during the Spanish colonization and argues
passionately for gender equality. The history of the lengthy documentary Pre-Colonial
Women concentrated on the experiences of women before colonization. Women are
supposedly as powerful as men, if not more so. The male equivalent of "datu," known as
"babaylan," some women were regarded as spiritual authorities. The acceptance of
premarital sex among Filipinos and their fashion sense were also highlighted. President
Ferdinand E. declared martial law, or BATAS MILITAR. The documentary Marcos
focuses on both political and social issues, and it provides examples of how the
dictatorship mistreats Filipinos through video clips and other evidence, which has
sparked protests, rallies, and other violent acts by Filipinos as well as the rise of a number
of activists fighting for freedom and peace.
3. What specific historical genre(s) your selected literature focused on? The same goes
for your two documentaries
The genre that appears to be most prevalent in these books is the political historical
genre. Politics and power, which were at the center of every war and revolution in this
country's history, are related to the phenomena described in the book. The economic
might and spiritual sway of the Spaniards, American colonialism, and the influence and
power of the republic's leaders all played a role in shaping the history we currently know.
The documentaries have covered a variety of genres, some of which deal with the
political aspects of war. The previous crisis, how strong the adversaries were in the
conflict, and how they sought power. One of the subgenres that documentaries have
provided is what is known as a motivational subgenre, as it is demonstrated in the
documentaries that despite the enemies the Filipino people have faced, they have fought
for their nation until the very end. Additionally, there is drama involved, and as you
watch the documentary, it is heartbreaking to see how many people are losing their lives,
families are severing ties, and how many innocent people are being sacrificed in the name
of the state.
There are many different genres represented in the documentaries, some of which address
the political ramifications of war. the previous crisis, the intensity of the conflict, and the
nature of the rivals' power struggles. One of the subgenres that documentaries have
offered is what is known as a motivational subgenre, as it is shown in the documentaries
that despite the enemies the Filipino people have faced, they have fought for their country
until the very end. Additionally, there is drama, and as you watch the documentary, it is
heartbreaking to see how many people are losing their lives, families are severing ties,
and how many innocent people are being sacrificed in the name of the state.
4. Are your two books and documentaries PRIMARY or SECONDARY sources?
Classify your books and documentaries and explain why your source(s) is Primary
or Secondary?
The two books are regarded as primary sources because they are clearly based on events
that occurred in real life and were witnessed by both authors before being written about
as stories. The websites, in contrast, are secondary sources because they interpret and
evaluate primary sources that include images, quotations, or graphics. Like in The
History of Lourd, Lourd Deveyra himself wasn't born during the Spanish Colonial
Period, unlike the people he had interviewed, but they are all analyzing and interpreting
various historical artifacts. The narrator of Martial Law interprets and explains the
primary data, such as video clips of Marcos announcing the declaration of martial law to
the bombed-out Filipinos.
5. Do these Philippine history books and documentaries enhance or change your
learning experience about Philippine history? What are some “biases” you
read/watch from these sources? [Cite 2 on each source, thus 8 overall]
I have been amazed by everything I've learned. Before reading the books and watching
the videos, I thought I knew a lot about Philippine history, but I soon came to the
realization that I only knew a small portion of it. I was unaware that parents pay men to
have their daughters' virginity because they think virgin women signify femininity, just
like in the history of the heavy documentary, or that women are permitted to have
premarital sex. Dekada '70's author, in my opinion, overemphasized women's
emancipation while downplaying male resistance to martial law. The Young Women of
Malolos, a novel by Jose Rizal, was biased in the sense that Filipinas were urged to
perform specific things, such as delegating responsibility to women, and that the article
only gives the perspective of middle-class families during martial law; what about the
story of lower-class families? Is the pain experienced by all Filipinos the same? Rizal
also advised women to avoid being meek and to project a strong image. I am aware,
though, that it is acceptable for both men and women to cry and express their emotions
when they are unhappy. Since the program asserts that while the contemporary Filipina is
no longer powerful, women in today's society are also powerful and are gradually
achieving equality, I believe the program is biased in how it portrays pre-colonial
women. In another section, it asserts that modern Filipinas lack grace or are not "Maria
Clara" anymore. Finally, I found it challenging to consider the two biases in this movie
because I thought the documentary on martial law was thorough and well-explained. The
only bias I see here is that it fails to convey or at least list some of the advantages of
"Martial Law.". "No Ferdinand Marcos supporters were questioned in this documentary;
only those who opposed martial law were spoken to. Which, in my opinion, is
unbalanced because we're supposed to have at least two different points of view.
References:
Dekada '70 Lualhati Bautista
[Link]
Batas Militar: A Documentary of Martial Law in the Philippines
[Link]
Batas Militar 101
[Link]
To the Young Women of Malolos
[Link]
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