Scribd
Upload
38 views3 pages

Week 9. Rizal-Prof. ABLAO

Uploaded by

alyssa
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
38 views3 pages

Week 9. Rizal-Prof. ABLAO

Uploaded by

alyssa
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE


Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur 4408
Website: www.cbsua.edu.ph
Email Address: [email protected]
Trunkline: (054) 881-6681

Name: Alyssa A. Esgana Year & Section: BSED English


2A

WEEK 9
Annotation of Antonio Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
MODULE 9

Discussion Board

1. What significant is Antonio Morgas’ Annotation on Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas to


the Filipinos?

Antonio Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas and Rizal’s annotation of it are
significant because they provide an early, detailed account of Filipino life before
Spanish colonization. Rizal’s annotations corrected many of Morga’s perceptions,
revealing that Filipinos had a rich culture, advanced social structures, and well-
established traditions long before the Spanish arrived. This helped instill pride in
Filipinos about their pre-colonial heritage and countered the narrative of Filipino
inferiority often perpetuated by Spanish colonizers.

2. What makes Antonio Morgas’ Annotation Pro-Filipinos?

Morga’s annotations are considered pro-Filipino because they highlighted the


advanced state of Filipino society before the Spanish conquest. Rizal emphasized the
Filipinos’ capabilities in governance, trade, and culture, challenging the Spanish
colonial mindset that regarded the natives as “uncivilized.” Through this work, Rizal
advocated for the recognition of Filipino identity and history, emphasizing that the
Filipino people had a long-standing civilization that should be respected.

3. What are the disadvantages and disadvantages of Morgas’ Annotation compared with
his contemporary historians?

The advantages of Morga’s annotation lie in its detailed exploration of pre-colonial


Filipino society, as it counters the colonial narrative imposed by the Spanish. It
provided historical evidence that Filipinos were not a people to be looked down upon.
However, a disadvantage is that Morga, being a Spaniard, sometimes viewed Filipino
Republic of the Philippines
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur 4418
ISO 9001:2015 www.cbsua.edu.ph
TÜV-R 01 100 1934918

society through a colonial lens, which required Rizal’s corrections. Compared to his
contemporaries, Morga’s work is more sympathetic to Filipinos, but it still reflects
colonial biases that Rizal sought to address by highlighting Filipino achievements and
correcting distortions.

Post-competency Checklist

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:

1. Why did rizal want to study about pre colonial period?


a. Because he wanted to prove that filipino’s is well advance and rich in culture and
traditions.
b. Because he wanted to defy morga’s book Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
c. Because he wanted to learn the filifino’s life before Spaniards invaded the
Philippines.
Answer: C

2. The Annotation of Antonio Morga discusses about_______


a. Advancement tradition of culture
b. Political, Social, and economic life
c. Knowledge technique and style of living
Answer: B

3. Sucesos De Las Islas Filipinas is a book that tackle_______.


a. Filipino observation about the Spanish culture and tradition.
b. Spanish colonization to Filipino people
c. Filipino revolt against the Spaniards
d. Spanish observation about the Filipinos and Philippines
Answer: D

4. Rizal's stated his 3 objectives in annotating Morga's book except;


a. To gain freedom from the colonization of the Spaniards
b. To awaken Filipinos about their glorious past
c. To prove that Filipinos are civilized before we were colonized by the Spaniards
d. To correct what has been distorted due to Spanish conquest
Answer: A

5. From the book of Morga and Rizal, which of the two shows more credibility a
validity about the Philippines?
a. Morga's book are more credible since he stayed in Philippines for almost 43 years
b. Rizal book since he was a Filipino and been born in that country
c. Both of them are credible and valid
d. None of the above
Answer: C

II. Essay: Why is Rzals annotation of Morgas’ Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas significant in
our Philippine History?

Jose Rizal’s annotation of Antonio Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas is a significant
event in Philippine history because it challenged the long-standing colonial narrative that
portrayed Filipinos as uncivilized and inferior. Morga’s account, written in 1609,
chronicled the Philippines during the early stages of Spanish colonization, but it largely
overlooked or misrepresented the complexity and richness of pre-colonial Filipino society.
Rizal’s annotations sought to correct these distortions, presenting a more accurate
portrayal of the Filipino people’s achievements and culture before the arrival of the
Spanish.

Through his annotations, Rizal highlighted the advanced social systems, governance, and
cultural traditions that existed in the Philippines before colonization. He argued that
Filipinos had a rich history of civilization, far removed from the Spanish narrative that they
were “savages” in need of colonization and Christianization. By emphasizing these pre-
colonial accomplishments, Rizal sought to inspire pride in the Filipino identity,
encouraging Filipinos to reclaim their history and see themselves as equals to the
Spanish colonizers.

Rizal’s work not only corrected historical inaccuracies but also helped foster a sense of
national consciousness and pride among Filipinos, contributing to the rise of Filipino
nationalism. His annotations became a tool for intellectual and cultural awakening, urging
Filipinos to demand reforms and assert their rights. In doing so, Rizal’s annotations of
Morga’s work played a crucial role in the movement for independence, making it a
significant chapter in the history of the Philippines.

You might also like