NAME: Muyano, Nathaniel D. DATE: Feb. 22, 2023 LAS #: 1 CONTACT NO.: 09995672859 EMAIL ADD.: nathanielmuyano13@gmail.com COURSE : Readings in Philippine History SECTION: BSTM A-1-A PROFESSOR: Ms. Elma Jane Mitante, LPT RATING: Directions: Read the different testimonies and accounts related to each item and answer the questions given. Limit your answer to 3 – 5 sentences per answer. Note: You may use the book Readings in Philippine History by Candelaria and Alphora present at our library or through virtual library services 1. Did Rizal retract or not? Provide evidences according to: a. Balaguer Testimony - In this record, Rizal did retract as he signed the retraction letter before the midnight containing his declaration as a Catholic. His signature and the letter were a proof that all his works, written and verbal as well as his conducts against the Catholic church were officially withdrew. At the same time, the letter also contained his abomination or hatred towards masonry. Father Balaguer attempted to convince Rizal three times before Rizal signed the letter as he revised some of the parts of it. He also did some things that are “out of character” as he woke up that day, and did some conducts that are not usual from his routine. b. Testimony of Cuerpo de Vigilancia - The testimony in this evidence was from an independent eyewitness named Federico Moreno, who said to be the guard of the cell where Rizal was admitted (although the documents presented were partial). Here, Rizal also retracted and signed what they said ‘seems the retraction’ on the three in the afternoon. In this proof, details were more specific and organized, yet it was not consistent from the earlier evidence in a way that Father Balaguer was not mentioned in any of the meetings the friars had with Rizal. 2. Where did the Cry of Rebellion Happen? Provide evidences according to: a. Guillermo Masangkay - In his statement, the Cry of Rebellion took place in Balintawak, where it happened during a big event, in 26th of August in 1896, in the house of Apolonio Samzon, the cabeza of Balintawak. The said meeting was headed by Andres Bonifacio, with numerous influential people. The term “Revolt!” was shouted by the people outside the meeting place as Andres Bonifacio appealed to them. Cedulas were then destroyed as a proof of people’s pledge to overthrow the Spanish Government. b. Pio Valenzuela - In the account of Pio Valenzuela, several places were mentioned – from Balintawak (August 20th), Kangkong (August 22nd), Pugad Lawin (August 23rd), and Bahay Toro (August 26th). In his narrative, the people inside tore their cedulas and said: “Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!” many times with no one giving speeches or intense dialogue. Numbers of attendees were also highlighted in this version.
