Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

PUP A. Mabini Campus, Anonas Street, Sta. Mesa, Manila 1016
College of Engineering (COE)

ACTIVITY 6
After reading the Acta de la Proclamacion de la Independencia del Pueblo Filipino, do this activity by
answering the following questions.

A. SOURCING THE DOCUMENT

Questions Responses
1. Is the document/ Yes, because the module's material is accurate and comprehensive and
source a primary source? comes from a trustworthy source. The declaration of Philippine
Why? independence was accurately and completely described. Moreover,
because every little detail was covered, this document can be trusted.

2. Do you think the Yes, because Ambrocio Bautista is well-known as the war councilor, special
author is credible as far delegate, and a law degree holder. The author is trustworthy and has the
as the document is right to write with regard to the subject matter of the document.
concerned? Why?

3. For whom do you The document was intended for everyone who wants to learn about
think the document was Philippine history, especially Filipinos. There are no such boundaries in
intended? Why do you reading this document because anyone can read it and learn from it. It was
think it was written written to give appreciation and thanksgiving to those who contribute to
the independence of our country. It was thus written to remember all that
took place throughout the battle against our freedom.

B. COMPREHENSION

Questions Responses
4. What are the author’s The overall point of the document Is to proclaim the Philippines'
main arguments? sovereignty and independence from Spanish and American colonial period.
The document also wants to tell us to be proud of our nationality and fight
for it keenly against foreign countries, particularly Spaniards. Lastly,
Everyone should have equal access to their unalienable rights since
everyone is created equal.

5. Give an example of Historical facts I learn from this document was Philippines took a period of
historical fact (absolutely hundred years to finally freed from the being slavery and abuse from
indisputable) that we foreign countries. Additionally, we seek help from other country, especially
learn from this America, although that nation also desires to flee and take control of our
document nation.

6. What do you think are I don't think any information should have been left out of the text since
some pieces of every detail describes events that truly took place in order for us to

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information that should achieve our freedom and independence. The material is all nicely written
have not been included and explained. If we take away part of it, the reader's view of what the
in the document? Why author truly wants to say to us can change.
do you think so?

C. INTERPRETATION

Questions Responses
7. Does the evidence in Before I read Acta de la Proclamacion de la Independencia del Pueblo
this document offer any Filipino I already have prior knowledge how we attain our freedom and
information that you did independence, but after reading the entire document, I learned more
not know before? What about the specifics of what happened, such as the fact that the Philippine
is this information? flag was first made in Hong Kong and that "Lupang Hinirang" was once
known as Marcha Filipina Magdalo and was created by Julian Felipe.

8. Does the evidence No, it is comparable to the book I read, "THE PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE,"
support or contradict in which the two authors make the identical arguments about what
anything you have transpired in the Filipinos' quest for independence and freedom from the
learned from a book, brutality and mistreatment of other nations. However, I find that the
textbook or some other document Acta de la Proclamacion de la Independencia del Pueblo Filipino
sources? What might to be far more in-depth in terms of the matter.
this be?

9. What information Because Ambrocio Bautista has a variety of credentials and

should you counter- accomplishments that attest to his reliability as an author, I didn't double-
check with other check the information in his document because I knew it would be
sources? congruent with information from other credential sources.

10. Does this source By just studying and reading the document, it broadens and enhances my
broaden or deepen your prior knowledge of the subject matter. It is certainly a big assistance in
understanding of its understanding how our ancestors in the Philippines were able to achieve
period? How freedom and independence. Because of these kinds of books and
documents we are able to understand what occurred in our history and
value the freedom we enjoy today.

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