RPH

• What is the focus of most historical events discussed by historians in the Philippines?

  They are set in Manila.
• What is a common effect of the Manila-centric view in Philippine history?

  It leads to Tagalog Imperialism.
• Why is Manila considered superior in historical context?

  Because most historical events occurred there.
• What do historians aim to achieve by decentralizing Philippine history?

  To achieve a truly national scope.
• What does "local history" refer to?

  History of a specific locality.
• How does studying local history enrich national history?

  It makes national history more inclusive.
• What are the characteristics of local history in the Philippines?

  • Focuses on specific localities
  • Enriches national history
  • Critiques Manila-centric narratives
• Who are some notable figures in the study of local history?

  Isabelo delos Reyes and John Larkin.
• What institution became a leader in local history studies?

  UP Department of History.
• What patterns have historians observed in writing local history?

  • Kasaysayang Pampook
  • Positivist
  • Elitist and Political
  • Foreign language dominance
  • Dependent on National Periodization
  • Kasaysayang Bayan
  • Interdisciplinary
  • People-oriented and Multifaceted
  • Nationalistic
  • Guided by Autonomous Periodization
• What does "Kasaysayang Pampook" emphasize in historical writing?

  It insists on written documents as sources.
• What are the criticisms of "Kasaysayang Pampook"?

  It is elitist and politically biased.
• How does the language used in local historical writing affect its accessibility?

  English dominance marginalizes local languages.
• What is a key characteristic of "Kasaysayang Bayan"?

  It is interdisciplinary.
• Who is Dr. Zeus Salazar in relation to "Kasaysayang Bayan"?

  He is a guiding figure for it.
• What did Rizal annotate in Antonio De Morga's book?

  He corrected claims about barbarism.
• What was the claim made by De Morga's book that Rizal corrected?

  That Filipinos were barbaric before Spanish arrival.
• What system did Rizal argue existed before the Spanish arrived?

  A system of customs among the Tagalog.