General Jose Alejandrino and the Philippine Revolutionary Struggle (original) (raw)

Editor's Preface - The Philippine Revolution of 1896. Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times

2001

The Revolution of 1896 marks the birth of the Filipino nation. It was a time when propagandistas and radical advocates, both in and outside the Catholic Church, were pressing for an independent nation, separate from Spain. It was an extraordinary time, and this volume makes available to readers selected works by scholars from different pats f the world, using varied historical sources, bringing in new perspectives on the war. Topics in this volume include the influx of refugees to Cavite, which affected the rivalry between Bonifacio and Aguinaldo; the travails of the Franciscan friars; the hopes and fears of a young Spanish soldier; the restrained exasperation of an aide-de-camp to the German cruiser squadron; and the circuitous "intra-Asia" trade. These and other essays in this volume reassess questions on the Revolution and the period it covers - gender, ethnicity, the military and corruption. A prologue where, besides introducing the topics and authors that write in the book, I explore the discourses of difference during the late Spanish period. Since those were the times of Social Darwinism and the Great Chain of Being, as well as the peak of influence of science, implying innate differences among "races", the role of Spain is specially ankward. While considered as "inferior" by Europeans, Spaniards did efforts to widen the gap in the colonies between them and the colonized as a way to solve their lack of legitimacy. It was one of the reasons of the Philippine Revolution in 1896 and their ultimate exit from the Philippine at 1898.

Activity 1 The First Filipino by Juan Ma Guerrero

N/A, 2024

Dr. Jose Rizal shines as a prominent figure within the vibrant fabric of Philippine history. As our national hero, his life and values still ignite a fiery passion within his fellow Filipinos, urging them towards action. In a time when liberation from Spanish rule was the prevalent sentiment, Rizal's strategies, such as his travel abroad, and Andres Bonifacio's bold approach to rebellion serve as valuable case studies. This scholarly undertaking aims to examine the varying approaches of diplomacy and rebellion, highlighting the distinct paths taken by these two revered icons. Through this examination, we question which path ultimately proved more effective in the pursuit of national freedom.

Delving Deeper To The Lives of Anti-Imperialist Revolutionaries of Latin America And Vietnam And Its Resemblance To The Heroes of Philippine Independence

Imperialism is one of the major reasons why the numerous generations of people are deprived of their own identities. It is demonstrated through controlling their minds and planting new perceptions to their thoughts; however, there were people that fought this ideology and they exhibited different ways to show their disagreement and support for the sovereignty of their own nations. Furthermore, this paper will tackle the lives of some famous anti-imperialist revolutionaries such as Simon Bolivar, Jose Marti, Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and Ho Chi Minh and will associate it with the heroes of Philippine Independence.

"The Third Philippine Revolution" in 'Australian Left Review' (Summer 1983), pp. 48-53

The Marcos Regime is in deep political crisis with a constant barrage of demonstrations in the cities and guerilla war in the islands and the countryside. His opponents can now be found in the villages and in the office blocks of the cities as the economic policies imposed by the U.S. through the I.M.F. and the World Bank grind down the living standards of a growing number of Filipino workers and smaller capitalists. The days of the regime are numbered as the ailing Marcos clings to power while his army cronies brawl over his successor.