This document summarizes aspects of life in pre-colonial Philippines, including social structure, laws, government, religion, and economic activities. The social structure consisted of distinct classes like nobles, freemen, and dependents. Customary laws were handed down orally while written laws were promulgated as needed. The basic unit of government was the barangay, led by a chieftain who served as judge. The economy was based on agriculture, fishing, mining, and domestic and foreign trade, with rice as the main staple crop. Religious beliefs included concepts like Bathala as the supreme deity and anito spirits.
This document summarizes aspects of life in pre-colonial Philippines, including social structure, laws, government, religion, and economic activities. The social structure consisted of distinct classes like nobles, freemen, and dependents. Customary laws were handed down orally while written laws were promulgated as needed. The basic unit of government was the barangay, led by a chieftain who served as judge. The economy was based on agriculture, fishing, mining, and domestic and foreign trade, with rice as the main staple crop. Religious beliefs included concepts like Bathala as the supreme deity and anito spirits.
This document summarizes aspects of life in pre-colonial Philippines, including social structure, laws, government, religion, and economic activities. The social structure consisted of distinct classes like nobles, freemen, and dependents. Customary laws were handed down orally while written laws were promulgated as needed. The basic unit of government was the barangay, led by a chieftain who served as judge. The economy was based on agriculture, fishing, mining, and domestic and foreign trade, with rice as the main staple crop. Religious beliefs included concepts like Bathala as the supreme deity and anito spirits.
This document summarizes aspects of life in pre-colonial Philippines, including social structure, laws, government, religion, and economic activities. The social structure consisted of distinct classes like nobles, freemen, and dependents. Customary laws were handed down orally while written laws were promulgated as needed. The basic unit of government was the barangay, led by a chieftain who served as judge. The economy was based on agriculture, fishing, mining, and domestic and foreign trade, with rice as the main staple crop. Religious beliefs included concepts like Bathala as the supreme deity and anito spirits.
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Sanduguan/blood compact- a treaty of
PRE COLONIAL PERIOD friendship.
Blood brothers-blood mixed with the wine in Male cup and the concluding parties drank. *Upper- Kanggan Red=Chief, Black /Blue= lower position *Lower- Bahag LAWS Customary laws- laws that handed down Female ORALLY FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION *Upper- Baro/Camiss and constituted of the bulk of the laws of the *Lower- Saya(tagalogs), patadyong (visayan) barangay. *Waist- tapis (red/white) Written Laws- were those that cheiftain and his Putong-Male Headgear elders promulgated FROM TIME TO TIME as Red (Man's record in war) neccessity arouse. Embroided ( Man's recoed in war, killed atleast Umalohokan-public announcer in barangay 7 men) Judial Process-"Court" Chieftain as JUDGE and His elders as JURY. Ornaments Trial by Ordeal- PRACTIce BY WHIcH THE GUILT Kalumbiga-Made of gold OR INNOCENT OF THE ACCUSED WAS Gold-fillings between teeth DETERMIND BY SUBJECTING THEM TO A Tattoo- war medal, more tattoo=vain &brave PAINFUL OR DANGEROUS. The test was one of Pintados- Visayan term "Painted ones" life or death, and the proof of innocence was Islas del Pintados- Island of the Painted ones survival.
HOUSES SOCIAL CLASSES
Made of woods,bamboo and nipa palm Noble-gat&lakan (gatmaitan &lakandula Batalanes-galleries Freemen- maharlika Bahandin=finery in the house Dependents- alipin Ilongots and Kalingas-Northern Luzon, Dependents (Tagalog) Mandayas and Bagobos- Mindanao (House on Aliping namamahay-have their own propeties, trees' top) can marry. Bajaos-Sea grypsies of sulu Aliping sa gigilid- no property, live with their master, can marry ( but depends on their GOVERNMENT master) Barangay- unit of government and consisted of Dependents (Visayans) 30-100 families. Tumataban-work depend on the command of Barangay derived from the Malay Balangay. the master Balangay-boat (transportation) Tumarampok- work on one day with their Chieftains- more powerful and respected of master other chiefs. Ayuey-work for 3 days with their master -exercised all function of government; executive, legislator and judge ; supreme MARRIAGE commander of war Before marriage, man must serve the family. There is no national government or central Asawa-Legal wife government. Kaibigan- mistress Buwis-paid tributes Legitimate child inheritance the whole property -Noble are exempted to pay buwis Conditions before marriage: 1.Bigay Kaya- for parents land, gold, DIVINATION AND MAGIC CHAR dependents Salaksak- when it crossed in the war means it 2.Panghimuyat- bayad sa nanay sign of Victory 3.Bigay suso-bayad sa pagpapadede Pangatauhan-can tell fortune to anybody 4.Himaraw-bayad sa nanay noong infant stage Anting-anting/agimat-insured a man againts ng babae weapons of every kind 5.Sambon- Kamag-anak (Zambals) Gayuma-made a man lovable Pamumulungan/Pamamalae-ligaw bago kasal Odom-charm Tagabulag- made the bicolano invisible Stages in Marriage of Muslim Wiga (visayan)/Sagabe (Tagalog)- this charm 1st stage.Pananalanguni/Bethrothal- visit the make a man walk in a storm or swim without girl getting wet. 2nd stage.Pedsungud-Bigayan ng Tagahupa-mixed in drink and made the 1. Kawasateg- bigay sa kamaganak ng babae unfortunate drinker a sort of vassal to the man 2. Siwaka- bigay sa nagayos ng kasal with the magic potion 3. Enduatuan-bigay sa chief 4. Pangatulian- alahas sa nanay at tita 5. Tatas-blade para sa tito ECONOMIC LIFE 6. Langkad- pera sa nakakatandang kapatid Agriculture- main source of livelihood 7. Lekat- bigay sa dependent ng bride Land Cultivation- use of kaingin system (land is 3rd stage.Pegkawing-festival cleared by burning shrubs and bushes then Hajj- person who read the marriage festival plants crops) and tillage RELIGIOUS BELIEFS Pigafetta- chronicler of the Magellan expedition Believed in life after death Cebu- abundant in millet, sorgo, orange, sugar Bathala- Dios cane, coconut, gourd, garlic, lemon and other Idiyanale-Agiriculture fruits Sidapa-Death Palawan- same with Cebu aside from sweet Balangaw-Rainbow potatoes and roots Mandarangan-War Cockfighting- not of spanish origin - Palawan Agni-Fire Irrigation-increased productivity in Ifugao rice Magwayen-Other World terraces Lalahon-Harvest Landholding- land rent is paid in gold Siginarungan-Hell public property: less arable lands Diyan Masalanta-Love private property: rich and cultivated land Tigmamanukin-A blue bird that is worshipped Fr. Juan de Plasencia-wrote customs of the early Likha or larawan-memory of dead relatives tagalog at the time of arrival of the spaniards Anito-correspond to the present saints (in Rice- daily mainstay for the entire country visaya-Diwata) Tuba-fermented sap from nipa palms Baylana/Katalonan Father Francisco Colin- jesuit chronicler Poultry- raising of chicken, pigs, goats, carabaos, small native ponies and even elephants (gadya BURIAL in Malay) Laraw-mourning for a dead chief Fishing-a thriving industry for settlements along Sipa- fasting with limited/limiting their nutrition rivers and seas to vegetable Mining- gold obtained from rivers and mines Balata-Act of Revenging the dead where natives work Pasiyam-9th night after the death Lumbering and shipbuilding- flourishing industries as filipinos began to be proficient in building ocean-going vessels boats were used King Philip II- were Philippines name derived for travel, war and commerce from Weaving- home industry for women Domestic commerce- business transaction Foreign trade- transaction with China, Japan, Who is ANTONIO PIGAFETTA? Siam, Cambodia, Borneo, Sumatra, Java - Famous Italian traveller Barter system- currency was not in use - Born in Vicenza Gadya-Elephant;possibility that Elephant exist in - 1490-1534 the Philippines - also known as Antonio Lombardo or Francisco Sulu-richest pearl beds were found Antonio Pigafetta Sinamay-kind of textiles; made of hemp - great friendship with Magellan Medrinaque- from banana, cotton linen and silk together with Juan Sebastian Elcano, in famous expedition MUSLIM to the Moluccas begun in August 20 1.Shahada-profession of faith of 1519 and finished sept. 1522 "There is no God, but God and Mohammad is - Maluku Islands prophet" 3times - Kept an accurate journal that 2. Salat- daily prayers was translated in Cebuano language 3. Zakat (alms giving)-offering 4.Saum-fasting during ramadan Magellans voyage 5. Hajj-Pilgrim of Mecca March 16 1521 came to an island named zamal Identification of sources March 17 1521 came on an inhabited island to 1.Primary sources restand treat the sick -eyewitness,photographs,old maps,editorial March 18 1521 a boat with 9 men came before cartoons/propagandas,cave paintings them 2. Secondary sources-interpretation of all The island name is humunhon primary source They found white corals large trees with 2 Perspective fruit and many palms 1.Bipartile- dilim, liwanag They were many island so they called it 3.Tripartile-liwanag,dilim,liwanag the archipelago of San Lazaro March 22 1521 The men came as promised w/ coconuts orange and a jar of palm wine The people living near them are dark, Magellan's Expedition fat and painted Next Holy Friday the king and captain general Historical Background agreed to be brothers -Crusades (900 - 1200)-new world They went to the kings house Eurocentric-Europe is the world The island was called Butuan and Spices-became the most lucrative commodity Calagan Prince Henry the Navigator -Maritime school First king Raia Colambus Maps and compass - Atlantic Ocean Philip I Second King Raia Siaui - Queen Isabela and king Ferdinand I Last of March they had mass Ceylon (Leyte) pope Leo 1 - Treaty of Tordesillas & zaragosa Zubu (Cebu) Calagham (Calagaw) Mazawa Ferdinand Magellan - Portugese (Limasawa) Ruy Faliero- friend of Magellan who presented April 7 (Sunday) They entered the port of Zubu their proposal about expedition They paid tribute to the king and the Encomienda - Hacienda System - Title of hand latter welcomed them Encomendoro-Rich & Missionaries Monday Morning the kind decided to Tribute - July 26, 1523 king Charles v commence oh giving gifts to the captain that Indians who had been pacified Wednesday Morning set up a cross should contribute a moderate amount" April 14 (Sunday) the king was baptized as - closed the part of Manila Christian Monopoly - birth of Gallon trade -500 men were baptized before mass Manila - Acapulco -At dinner, the baptized the queen who came tobacco monopoly - late 16th cent. with 40 women. She is now Johanna. demand for Tobacco -Men, women and children baptized-800 souls Ilocos region -The king is now Raja Humabon Bandala system - Force purchase of good in MATAN (mactan) small amount Chiefs: zula & cilapulapu (lapu-lapu) lesser than the capital. April 26 (Friday)-Zula asked the king to send Moro Resistance boatload of men to fight cilapulapu Forced Labor (Polo Y Servicio) April 271521 (Saturday)- Battle of Mactan - 18-30 yrs old Polo- free labor SPAIN’S COLONIZATION Polistas- workers exemption Falla- payment to exclude POLICIES Mercantilism- stating that colonies exist to Effects of Colonial Rule benefit the parent country Political 1525- Spain send 7 ships (lose)for another Brgy. System (Datu)-> Centralized form of govt expedition (Gov. Gen.) 1526-locate the lose 7 ship-1527 Economic 1542-Roy Villalobos named the Philippines 1564-Miguel Lopez De Legaspi expedition -Subsistence Economy (for your own and family 1565-Miguel Lopez De Legaspi concluded needs) treaties of friendship with Native chiefs. Spread -trading partnerships religion the Roman Catholic *Religious Pagan Anito-Catholism Saints Council of Indies-countries that Spain Conquer *Education Informal-Formal *Social Maharlika, Timawa, Alipin -》 Peninsulares, Insulares, Mestizo, Indio -》 Principalia, Ilustrado, Indio -》 Elite, Middle Class, Poor EARLY REVOLTS The Filipinos began to fight the Spaniards the moment they settled permanently in 1565 and continued this resistance to the end of their rule in 1898. In October 1889, a group of ilustrados in Paris, signing themselves as the “Filipinos”. The Philippine Revolt patterns must be treated holistically and not separately. THREE CATEGORIES OF REVOLTS Personal and religious Resistance to Spanish- imposed economic and religious institutions Land problems
EARLY REVOLTS TIMELINE
HOW DID IT DEVELOP? 1. Influx of liberal ideas from Europe 2. Introduction of modern technology 3. The opening of Philippines to world trade 4. The opening of the Suez Canal 5. The rise of new middle class 6. Secularization Issue Two kinds of priest during the Spanish Regime Regular- Spanish priests who belong to any of the religious orders. Secular- Priest who obtained their religious training in the Philippines who were under the direct control of the bishops and archbishops. Filipino priests were not only denied access to the parishes but some of them were removed from their parishes to accommodate the regulars . This event turned out to be a racial discrimination against Filipino secular priests. 7. Cavite Mutiny- 8. Trial and execution of GOMBURZA 9. Disillusionment over Spanish rule.
MORO RESISTANCE LAWS IMPLEMENTED BY THE
Most united groups were the Muslims. SPANISH They were bounded by Islam. Unpacified Areas -> Encomienda Continuous military expeditions failed Encomienda = Hacienda System to subdue them. They fought back by Tobacco Monopoly – bought goods raiding the coastal towns under Spain. through bandala system WHY DID IT FAIL? Bandala system – buying goods with Absence of national leader a cheap price and selling them Lukewarm spirit of nationalism among double the price Filipinos Polo y Servicio – Forced Labor Inadequate training and preparation for Falla – Exemption from Labor warfare NATIONALISM It is the love of one’s country and people. It is a feeling of oneness that binds the people to a common past and a common identity.