The Tripartite View of The Philippine History

Main information reference is an article of Zeus Salazar entitled: A Legacy of the
Propaganda: The Tripartite View of Philippine History.
The Past of the Future
The Propaganda movement or campaign was established when the Ilustrados (a term
given to educated Filipinos in the 18 th to 19th century) were awakened to the concept of
freedom that they experienced from the foreign country they were studying at. They
comprehended that independence against foreign forces like from the Spanish colonizers is
possible in their homeland, Filipinas or Pilipinas. Along with the colonization occurring,
these Propagandists were eager to open the vision of the Spaniards to the absolute need of the
Filipinos and the probability of binding closer the two countries for betterment.
With the established goal of the movement, three (3) Propagandists became
remarkable of their visions to give enlightenment to the Filipinos, the power they have as the
countrymen of the Philippines, through pieces of literature, bravery, and patriotism. They are
Graciano Lopez Jaena, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, and Dr. Jose Rizal who brought the tripartite
view of the Philippine history and were given great significance in the article written by Zeus
Salazar. This article focuses on making the audience acquainted with the future foretold by
our heroes from the past and how it gave magnitude to the true worth of a Filipino.
In the beginning, Salazar clarified that the meaning of "kasaysayan” or “saysay” for
the Filipinos is an explanation, narration, story, and its relevance to a particular group. Our
ancestors had their view of history or kasaysayan even before the colonizers arrived in the
Philippines. This proved that they have their system and culture to be strengthened and
practice as a Filipino but historical vision was altered by the bipartite view of the Spaniards
that landed their feet on our land in 1521. For them, the first epoch was the condition of the
Indios in the prehispanic past followed by the spread of Spanish influences mainly in terms of
politics and religion which gave thought to Filipinos as the object of the civilizing mission of
the colonizers, thus merely having "Spain in the Philippines". These ideas were different in
the views of the Propagandists on their country’s history and thus having the tripartite view –
the history of the Philippines during pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial.
For Lopez-Jaena, the Spaniards should act responsibly in civilizing the country as
charged by the mother country of implementing colonial laws. Exposed to changes,
civilization was eyed to be a degree of enlightenment for the Philippines thus Filipinos shall
not be oppressed of expressing their innate intellectual and cultural capacity for progression –
for they already have their own history of civilization even before they came.
Main information reference is an article of Zeus Salazar entitled: A Legacy of the
Propaganda: The Tripartite View of Philippine History.
Moreover, Jaena also mentioned that “nothing can be expected from Spain nor its
Government, that if the Philippines wishes to enjoy rights and liberties, she herself must work
for her redemption." He then stated that to have independence, a winning revolution through
blood must happen.
On the other hand, del Pilar's historical view was like Jaena’s, the arrival of Spain and
its culture became superior to the real country owners' culture. To reinforce the role of Spain
as a mother to its daughter, Filipinas, a blood compact transpired as a contract to have
equality. Yet with the agreement and progress that occurred because of the opening of the
Suez Canal making the Philippines the center for global economic development, a revolution
was still needed as an aid in del Pilar's view because of the friar's desire to become
superlative. For the Filipinos to have their rights and privileges, Spain shall not be selfish and
must see the future of the Philippines with great destiny. They shall consider the Filipinos and
make reforms to sustain the equilibrium of power and right before the revolt.
Clearly, it was Rizal’s point of view the most radical and rational revolutionary of his
generation that was understood only too well by the Spaniards. Filipinas had progressing
capacities and virtues making them worthy. If not given importance and cultivation by the
Spaniards, bloodshed was envisioned. But Rizal amplified that Filipinos should aim higher
than Spain and shall establish a magnifying goal of building the Filipino nation that is strong
enough to fight for their country's independence. Absorbing the Filipino culture and identity
is strongly preferable and significant rather than injecting foreign practices into the system.
Filipinos should turn independent, nationalistic, and be detached from Spain for they have
their own history to make and should not be unworthy of yesterday. To give enlightenment to
his fellow Filipinos, Rizal used his knowledge and capacity of speech and literature in writing
his two majestic and patriotic novels as a reform intended to open the sightless eyes of the
Filipinos. He wanted to intensify the honor of the Filipinos and fight for their freedom, a new
life.
The spirit to be free and validation of self-identity is by understanding the own history
of their history. Filipinos should not be deprived of their right to love the country, we shall
know what to sacrifice; therefore, it is evident that Filipinos are accountable on their own
record. We differ, we have our own story to narrate.

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Main information reference is an article of Zeus Salazar entitled: A Legacy of the

Propaganda: The Tripartite View of Philippine History.

The Past of the Future

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