Francis Dela Peña

"history matters that's why we talk about it"

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DI KILALANG BAYANI

"TEODORO ASEDILLO"

Ang pagkakaroon ng sariling wika na sinasalita sa isang bansa ay tanda ng kalayaan. Ito rin ay nagpapahiwatig ng pag-angat at edukasyon. Hindi mapagkakaila na ang ating wikang "Filipino" ay nadaan sa iba't-ibang panahon at proseso bago pa ito naging ganap na wikang pambansa ng Pilipinas.

Mas kilala na tagapagtaguyod ng wikang Pilipino si Manuel L. Quezon. Ito ay tinagurian ding "Ama ng Wikang Pambansa". Ngunit alam niyo ba na bukod sa kaniya ay may isa pang natatanging bayani ang lumaban at nagtanggol sa wikang pambansa ng Pilipinas noong panahon ng mga Americano.

Noong panahon ng mga Americano ay lumaganap ang pagkakaroon ng kalayaang mag-aral at matuto ng mga Filipino sa paaralan. Ngunit, kaakibat nito ay ang pagbabawal na gamitin ang wikang pambansa or tagalog sa paraan ng pagtuturo sapagkat ang pinapayagan at dapat lamang na gamiting wika ay Ingles.

Si Teodoro Asedillo ay isang guro at kilabot ng Sierra Madre na patuloy na ginamit ang wikang Pilipino sa pagtuturo sa mga paaralan kahit na ito ay ipinagbabawal sa sistema ng edukasyon noong panahon ng mga Americano. Dahil dito siya ay pinarusahan at tinanggal sa pagiging guro. Sumali ito sa KAP o Katipunan ng mga Anak Pawis na naging wanted sa kapulisan at militar. Nang siya ay nahuli at napatay ipinarada ang mga labi nito sa bayan ng Laguna.

Dahil sa kagitingang ng di kilalanh bayani na si Teodoro Asedillo. Nirapat ng ilang mga taga ng pelikula na dapat makita at matunghayan ng madla ang istorya ng kaniyang buhay nilang isang guro at tagapagtanggol ng wikang Pilipino. Ang kaniyang buhay at kagitingan ay isinapelikula ni Fernando Peo Jr. sa pangunguna ng FPJ Productions.

Tandaan: Ang bawat isa sa atin ay maaaring maging bayani ng kaniya-kaniya nating panahon. Maari nating paghugutan ang buhay ni Teodoro Asedillo na mas mahalin at pagyamanin pa ang wikanh Pilipino bukod pa sa mga baniyang wika na umiiral sa ating bansa ngayon. Hindi man siya gaanong kilala sa mga libro at pahina mapasasaan pa at patuloy na kakalat ang kaniyang kagitingan.

Source: teodoroasedillo.blogspot

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WAVE YOUR FLAG

"THE PHILIPPINE FLAG"

We demonstrate and show nationalism by simply respecting and loving our country. Also, by understanding and realizing the importance of our history of struggles. Our history of struggles by foreign conquerers de-limit us to attain freedom and independence.

Today we have our Philippine Flag that represents our nationality, history and independence that no one can ever get. This flag symbolizes our resistant to the chain of colonialism and destructive power of invaders.

Here are the images(infographics) presenting the history and symbols of our Philippine Flag;

White Triangle - signifies the distinctive emblem of the famous society of "Katipunan" which by means of its blood compact inspired the masses to rise in revolution.

Three Stars - signifies the three principal Islands of Philippine Archipelago: Lizon, Mindanao and Panay.

8 Rays of the Sun - signifies the eight provinces that revolted against Spain during Spanish Revolution: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Neuva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas.

Source: http:// malacanang. gov.ph/ history- of-the -philippine-flag/

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"NAKARAAN"

by: Francis Dela Peña

Gaano nga ba kahalaga ang nakalipas na?

Paano mabalikan ang tapos na?

Mabilis ba talaga lumipas ang panahon?

O sadyang ako lang itong hindi umaayon?

Umaabante ang bawat segundo, minuto, at oras.

Maaring ang ngayon ay masundan na ng bukas.

Umuusong ang araw, linggo, buwan at taon.

Pwedeng mapaglipasan at magka-edad pa ng higit na taon.

Sa nakaraan makikita ang bukas.

Dito pwedeng balikan lahat ng mga lumipas.

Hindi man permanente at pabago-bago.

Mahalaga'y nariyaan at hindi nabubura sa bawat tao.

Ang nakaraan ay maaring maintindihan sa iba't-ibang anggulo.

Sa kasaysayan, buhay, pag-ibig at pagkatao.

Kasaysayan, mga paghihirap at pasakit mga pinagdaanan at kwento ng katatagan.

Buhay, lumilipas may nauuna at may maiiwan.

Sa pag-ibig, masakit pero kapupulutan ng aral.

Mahirap makalimutan pero mapapasaan pa't sakit ay hindi na magtatagal.

Sa pagkatao, may mga pag-unlad sa sarili at pagbabago.

Pero nandoon parin yung totoong ikaw kahit iba na ang nakikita nila sayo.

Para sayo, ano nga ba talaga ang nakaraan?

Sa pag-ibig, buhay, pagkatao o kasaysayan?

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THERE IS NO NATIONAL HERO

"WHO IS JOSE RIZAL FOR YOU?"

José Rizal, in full José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, (born June 19, 1861, Calamba, Philippines—died December 30, 1896, Manila), patriot, physician, and man of letters who was an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement.

For every independence day celebration Rizal is undeniably the center of its celebration, since he is the famous hero of all times.

Way back on our elementary days our parents and teachers taught us that "Jose Rizal" is our national hero. According to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts "There is no law or executive order stating that Rizal or any other hero is officially registered as our national hero". This was probably because it might trigger flood of request or proclamation. Another possibility is that the proclamations can trigger bitter debate involving historical controversies about heroes. What we do have, instead, are laws and proclamations that honor several heroes for “their significant roles in the process of nation building and contributions to history.”

According to the criteria, national heroes:

1. Have a concept of nation and thereafter aspire and struggle for the nation’s freedom

2. Define and contribute to a system or life of freedom and order for a nation. Heroes are those who make the nation’s constitution and laws

3. Contribute to the quality of life and destiny of a nation

4. Are part of the people’s expression

5. Thinks of the future, especially the future generations

6. The choice of a hero involves not only the recounting of an episode or events in history, but of the entire process that made this particular person a hero

There were nine Filipinos that made the shortlist for National Hero as of 1995:

• Jose Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Apolinario Mabini

• Marcelo H. Del Pilar

• Sulta Dipatuan Kudarat

• Juan Luna

• Melchora Aquino

•Gabriela Silang

Source: https://nolisoli.ph/48065/no-official-national-hero/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CNo%20law%2C%20executive%20order%2C,the%20Arts%20on%20their%20website.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jose-Rizal

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PHILIPPINE'S UNDER RATED SPORT.

"COCKFIGHTING"

Most of the men in the Philippines, especially the "father" of the family loves cockfighting. In this present time, cocks "rooster" often regards as one of the member of the family because of the attention that men gave to their cocks, to the point that it is treated more care than the actual family member.

But...

When it was started?

Cockfighting or "sabong" in the Philippines started at the early age of Filipino culture, even before the presence of Spanish in the archipelago. It was first witnessed during Magellan's Voyage on 1521. It is considered as one of the popular pastime of all kinds of Filipinos regardless of the class. For this reason, "sabong" soon became a popular sport all over the world wherein thousands of arenas were created.

Due to its cruel nature of gambling, many countries banned this cockfighting. But actually, "sabong or cockfighting was legally established. During 1974, President Ferdinand Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 449 creating the “Cockfighting Law of 1974” which governed the establishment and operations of cockpits in the country. As stated in the law, cockfighting is a vehicle for the preservation of Filipino culture which may enhance the national identity.

You might wanna ask your "tatay" "tito" or "lolo" why they love this kind of sport! Or why they care the most and spend the most of their time training their rooster.

It is undeniably a part of rich Filipino culture. It only sais that Filipinos are fan of arenas and stadium entertainment.

But Take Note! This "sabong" is only be allowed to those registered and licensed cockfighting organizer and arenas where it can be held.

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TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES

"THE PHILIPPINES AND ITS NAMES"

For us to be able to know personally the person or things, we should first ask or know their names because it signifies their identity. The name that we have in our birth certificate also has history on it. We often question where were names came from. It is because somehow because of its history we can finally know ourselves.

The Philippine's name also has an interesting history. It changes and influences time to time way back in history.

But....

These are the previous names of Philippines before it became the "Philippines" we know today.

In 982 A.D. Chinese traders and geographers already knew the Philippines and they referred this as Ma-yi.

Chau Ju-Kua, a Chinese trade official, gave a detailed account of his travel to various parts of the islands in 1225, which he called Ma-i

In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan named the islands, Islas de San Lazaro (Archipelago of St. Lazarus) when he first set foot on our native soil. After this, many names have been given to the archipelago.

The name Philippines came from the word "Filipinas" given by the Spanish navigator Ruy Lopez de Villalobos in 1543 in honor of Prince Philip of Asturias, who became King Philip II of Spain, successor to King Charles I. The word Felipina was at first given by Villalobos's men to refer to Leyte and Samar. Later, it was given to the whole archipelago.

The name Filipinas first appeared in a rare map published in Venice in 1554 by Giovanni Battista Ramusio, an Italian geographer.

In 1751, Fr. Juan J. Delgado, a Jesuit historian called Manila, Pearl of the Orient since it became a rich outlet of Asian trade even prior to the coming of Spaniards in the archipelago.

Dr. Jose Rizal, the country's foremost hero, gave the name Pearl of the Orient Seas to his native land on the eve of his execution in 1896.

The Spanish Filipinas or Felipinas was later changed to Philippine Islands (P.I.) during American colonial era. It was renamed Republic of the Philippines (R.P.) after the recognition of it independence in 1946.

There were some Filipinos who proposed new names for the Philippines since the name of our country was given by the colonizers. Artemio Ricarte, a Katipunan general, wanted it to be called Rizaline Republic, after Jose Rizal. Former President Ferdinand Marcos proposed the name Maharlika (also the name of his guerilla group in World War II), after his dream of making this nation great again.

Reference: Halili, M.C., N. (2004). "The Philippine History" Rex Book Store, 2010. ISBN: 9712356361, 9789712356360

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PHILIPPINE HISTORY BEHIND LITTLE THINGS

"BINATOG"

"Let's wander what, why, how, when little things happen, because history lies between those questions" - Dela Peña (2020)

Have you every tried to taste "binatog"? Or have you ever seen an old man or vendor riding a bike with big container side by side filled with corn?

Off course your answer might be a big yes. Filipino at all ages love "binatog" this kind of snack is very simple to prepare yet so delicious that everyone in the community would love to taste it anytime or at any seasons. Binatog is also known as "batog, binatog and pamitak that varies according to the location.

The amazing part of eating "binatog" is that it travels you back on your childhood days. When you rushed yourself yelling and calling the vendor who continuously rung his bell to buy and purchase his "binatog". But what is most special about this Filipino snack is that it is associated with how Filipinos survive and live their lives before.

But.....

Did you know❓🤔🧐

In Philippine History "binatog" or "boiled grains of dried corn with grated coconut and pinches of salt" helped Filipinos survive during wartime years of Japanese occupation. This is because of the tight restrictions on the movement of commodities by Japanese that made the supply of rice, sugar, and other crops scarcer.

Somehow, this delicacy recollect the struggles of Filipinos back in Japanese occupation were food and any other resources are being hold. But todays generation this Binatog can now be seen as a sign of rich Philippine culture and history.

Reference: Halili, M.C., N. (2004). "The Philippine History" Rex Book Store, 2010. ISBN: 9712356361, 9789712356360

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