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SPANISH
COLONIAL
PERIOD

GROUP 2
Alesna, Vanessa Kisha
Apa, Shaera Mae
Bingtan, Gertrude Nicolette
Cabaluna, Jenalyn
Calma, Wendell Bert
Doydora, Nina Jane
Galan, Francesca Arianne
Pandan, John Bryan
Regudo, Djon Kernell
EVERYONE: Buenos días a todos. Somos el grupo dos. We are here to take
you back and have a peek of the Philippine Literature during the Spanish
Colonial Period.

(Reporters remain, non reporters leave)

(1st reporter - Alesna)

HISTORY / BACKGROUND OF SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD

ALESNA: It is an accepted belief that the Spanish colonization of the


Philippines started in 1565 during the time of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the
first Spanish governor-general in the Philippines. Literature started to
flourish during his time. This spurt continued unabated until the Cavite Revolt
in 1872. The Spaniards colonised the Philippines for more than three
centuries.

During these times, many changes occurred in the lives of Filipinos. They
embraced the Catholic religion, changed their names, and were baptized.

Their lifestyles changed too. They built houses made of stones and bricks,
used beautiful furniture like the piano and used kitchen utensils. Carriages,
trains and boats were used as means of travel. They held fiestas to honour
the saints, the pope and the governors. They had cockfights, horse races
and the theatre as means of recreation.

This gave rise to the formation of the different classes of society like the
rich and the landlords. Some Filipinos finished courses like medicine, law,
agriculture and teaching. Many Filipinos finished their schooling already had
been established.

(Alesna out, 2nd reporter- Apa in)


DISTINCT CHARACTERISTICS / FEATURES OF LITERARY WORK

APA: The existing literature of the Philippine ethnic groups at the time of
conquest and conversion into Christianity was mainly oral, consisting of
epics, legends, songs, riddles, and proverbs. Due to the long period of
colonization of the Philippines by the Spaniards, they have exerted a strong
influence on our literature.
● The first Filipino alphabet called Alibata was replaced by the Roman
alphabet.
● The teaching of the Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious
practices.
Example: Novena, Rosary, Prayer every 6 o’clock
● The Spanish language which became the literary language during this
time lent many of its words to our language.
Example: Cebollas, cuarto, etc.
● European legends and traditions brought here became assimilated in
our songs, corridos, and moro-moros.
● Ancient literature was collected and translated to Tagalog and other
dialects.
● Many grammar books were printed in Filipino, like Tagalog, Ilocano
and Visayan
● Our periodicals during these times gained a religious tone.
Until the 19 th century, the printing presses that published literary works
were owned and managed by the religious orders. Thus, religious themes
dominated the literature of the time.

(Apa out, 3rd & 4th reporters in - Regudo & Galan)


NOTABLE FILIPINO AUTHORS DURING THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD

GALAN: The Spanish and the time of their rule in our country didn't become a
hindrance to our Filipino countrymen to express their thoughts through
writing. This time, we are introducing some of the notable Filipino authors
during the Spanish Colonial Period.

First is our very own national hero, Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Alfonso y
Realonda. He was born on June 19, 1961 in Calamba, Laguna. He was the son of
Teodora Alonzo, who was also his first teacher. Jose Rizal's greatest works
are the Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. These two books became
significant with the Philippine independence movement. Behind the story
between the characters Maria Clara and Crisostomo Ibarra were Rizal's
critics exposing the injustices and brutalities of Spanish colonies in the
country. Thus, whoever reads the book will come to the realisation that they
were suffering under the Spanish people. His other works are "Mi Ultimo
Adios", "Filipinas Dentro De Cien Años" , etc.

REGUDO: Second on the list is Francisco Baltazar. Born on April 2, 1788 in


Bigaa, Bulacan. He was popularly called "Balagtas" and acknowledged as the
master of Traditional Tagalog Poetry. Francisco's greatest work is "Florante
at Laura" that is very well known by all of us. "Florante at Laura" introduces
the nature of justice, truth, commitive love for the country and patriotism.
His other works include "La India elegante y el negrito amante" and
"Orosman at Zafira".

Third, we have Pedro Alejandro Paterno. Born on February 27, 1858 in Sta.
Cruz, Manila. Paterno was so-called as the peacemaker of the revolution. His
greatest work "Ninay" was the first Filipino novel that was written in Tagalog.
It introduces the custom and tradition of the Filipino people. His other works
are "Influencia Social del cristianismo", "Magdapio”, “Aurora Social”, and many
more.

(Galan and Regudo out, Pandan in)

PANDAN: That’s all for our discussion. Gracias y adíos

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