Philippine

History
I T S SOCI ETY, RELI GI ON AND
ARCHI TECTURE
Dates to Remember
June 12, 1898 Independence day from the Spanish.
July 4, 1946 independence from the Americans
Year 1521 The Philippines was colonized by Spain
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Century year range of Renaissance
1760 to 1840 Industrial revolution years in Europe.
1930s Start of increasing pollution in Pasig River
1990s Pasig River was considered biologically
dead
Pre Historic Society
System of livelihood: Hunting and gathering, Barter
system
Education and Writings: Use of Baybayin
Agriculture: Rich in natural resources such rice,
deers wild boars honey wax etc.
Standard of Living: The Rahaj (King) Timawa
(Freemen) and Alipin (The lowest among the three)
Community: Barangays which consist of 30- 100
families.
Marketing: Barter System

Pre Historic Religion
They believe to anito or diwata.
Worship deities such Bathala in Tagalog, Laon
in Visayan Region and other deities.
They believe to other creatures such aswangs.
Babaylans are know to be the shaman and the
healer
Pre Historic Architecture
Most likely the styles of our structures are
quite near to the design of the structures of our
neighboring Asian countries
Most houses are built with the use of wood
materials
To the north of the archipelago houses are built
in stones.
The walled city existed already
Spanish Era
Main goals of the conquistadores is the 3 Gs
which means the God, Gold and Glory.
God: To spread Christianity to their colonies
Glory: Since Spanish are navigators if they
discover something or colonized something,
that will add to their glory.
Gold: Since Europe is in Development money
is primary need to use as payment to workers.
Spanish Era Society
Advantages
Introduced new laws such the law of indies
Use of coins Reales in tagalog means Salapi
We were educated
TAKE NOTE: Possible question here Are you
sure that Spaniards educate the Filipinos?
Answer here is based on your opinion.

Spanish Era Society
Advantages
Introduced a more systematical agricultural
living.
Introduction of Encomienda system
Taxation


Spanish Era Society
Disadvantages
Spanish Imposed Polo y Servicio
Abuse of Spain to the power.
Standard of living for the natives became low
Excessive taxation

Spanish Era Religion
Application of the 3 Gs here the God
Advantages
They introduced Christianity to us
They baptized us to be Catholics
Religion became partner of the government
Churches were established around the
archipelago

Spanish Era Religion
Disadvantages
Spanish used the Religion as weapon to
impose fear to the Filipinos and to colonize us.
The belief to the old and original religion of the
natives were forgotten.


Spanish Era Architecture
Application of the 3 Gs here The Glory
Advantages
Rebuilt the walled city of intramuros
Build most church structures here in the archipelago as said in the
main objectives of the Spaniards is to spread the Christianity to its
colony.
Build the districts
Improved the architecture of the Philippines based on the pre-
colonial styles.
Applied the law of indies for proper land planning.
Established government buildings and universities within
Intramuros making it the center of power of Spain in the country
and counts as glory of Spain to the world.

Spanish Era Architecture
Disadvantages
Since we are an Asian country and Spain is a
western country our architecture evolved more
influenced by the west rather than the Asian.
Natural resources depleted due to
constructions


American Period
Advantages
Introduced Sanitation
Goal to civilized the Filipinos
Educated all the Filipino people
Introduced the city planning of Burnham
Build government offices which make the
country Grand.


American Period
Disadvantages
Our architecture developed more far from the
styles of our neighboring countries.
Japanese Era
Disadvantages
Main disadvantage is they made our country as
a battleground meaning most structures of our
country were bombarded because of the battle.