1.

Make a graphic organizer/ table mapping the changes in the nineteenth-century

Nineteenth-Century Changes
Social In the nineteenth century the We use technologies to
people are courteos and communciate with each
respectful to older people, other. People now a days are
rich people and other. They selfish and does not care
use telegrama as their form of about other people, does not
communication on their loved have a intiative to help
one who live from afar. They neighbor or stranger. People
also speak Pure Filipino. use different language in our
generation. Teenagers are
fluent in speaking English,
Spanish and Korean but not
Filipino.
Political The Kastila or Amerikano was We are a democratic country.
the ruler of the country. We have the right to vote a
Person with glory are easily leader and take it away.
chosen to put order and
abuse the people of the
Philippines.
Economic The economy was very Inflation is high on the prices
simple. The prices of their in the country. We have to
products only cost centavos. process a business permit in
Even a simple farmer of fruits order to start one. In this time
and plants can start a of pandemic the economy of
business any time. the country is rapidly lowering
down. Many people are
struggling to start and invest
on a product or business
Cultural Wearing of the national dress We wear what we want and
and the music that is simple what we desire. We have the
and slow. The houses are freedom to express ourselves
made of nipa and woods. to the clothes we wear.
Their songs are very Houses today are made of
traditional when played cement, technology, clay, etc.
because they only play it The songs have different
when celebrating with their genres and instruments.
neighborhood Electronic music, pop music,
rock and many more.
 2. According to C. Wright Mills in Sociological Imagination which he wrote, “Neither the life
of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding
both.” How do you relate this term to understanding Rizal’s life?

"Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without
understanding both"

The qoute is simple but understanding it can be complicated. In my own understanding, it is

We have already tackled about how important it is to study the past and embracing the
hardships that was encountered by numerous Filipinos in the past. We also understood by the
help of Dr. Estacion, why do we have to study the Life of Rizal. In this past few weeks of
studying both was an eye opener for us, as a Filipino. It serves as an inspiration to love and
honor our own home country.

Project-based (Reflection paper about the film “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?”
directed by Eddie Romero, 1976):

Guide Questions:

1. Describe the nineteenth-century Philippines as represented in the film

In the nineteenth-century time of the colonation of the spainards in the philippines represented
in the film was that streets are guarded by Spainard soldiers. The Filipinos are oppressed and
abused by the higher or in a simple word 'Rich People' and most of these 'Rich People' are not
Filipinos. What I noticed in the film was rich people are priest, or got a high position in the
government, kastilas, and some who was born rich. Justice was not in the terms of poor citizens
or Filipinos. The only people that are able to be called a "Filipino" is someone that has the
highest position and glory which can be used to manipulate the people lower from them. The
life of the people in the bukidnons is not easy, they have to hide in order to be safe from the
war against the katiponeros and kastila. Kalesa was the common transportation of the
nineteenth-century but today we already have Jeeps, E-Jeep (electronic jeep), bus, and other
vehicles.

2. Based on your reading and class discussion, what can you say about the film’s
representation of the nineteenth century?
The film's representation was really educational for us living in the generation of technologies
and lots of modernation in our country and to the Filipino People. Knowing the situation long
ago of our own home country is very relevant to today's way of living. We are more grateful for
our National Heroes especially Dr. Jose Rizal for opening the eyes of the people which is the
reason why we are now celebrating Independence Day. The film was an eye opener for
everyone to be more proud of becoming a Filipino. The situation before from today is really
different.

3. What is the main question that the film seeks to answer? What is your own
reflection based on the film and your understanding?

In my own opinion the film's work was to make young people of today's generation to
understand the life of Filipinos before. The film made us realize a lot of things. How convenient
our life today than the life of the people in the nineteenth-century. Filipinos before has no
equal rights with rich people. This broke my heart. The injustices in the nineteenth-century.
Unlike today even new born babies have civil rights. It is really important to defend people in
need especially people who does not familiar with their own right as a person and as a Filipino
citizen. The film made me more proud to become a Filipino. The hardship we have encountered
and overcome even in this time of pandemic made me more motivated to become a productive
citizen and be more involve in the happenings of the country to help bettering the community
and self.

The important thing I learned in the film is that there is no happiness in money and glory but
the real euphoria is to leave a mark to other people's life. To help someone and be a great psrt
of the community.

REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
Republic of the Philippines
PAMANTASANG NORMAL NG PILIPINAS VISAYAS
Philippine Normal University Visayas
ANG PAMBANSANG SENTRO SA EDUKASYONG PANGGURO
The National Center for Teacher Education
LUNGSOD NG CADIZ
City of Cadiz