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Customs and Traditions March: The fleet anchored at Puerto San Julian
in Southern Argentina for winter, and a mutiny
Socio-cultural Significance occurred.
Burial Practices: Use of boats as coffins and September: The Santiago was destroyed in a
rituals reflect indigenous beliefs and values. storm.
Clothing and Adornment: Details about tattoos October: Magellan and his crew resumed their
and piercings show cultural identity and social voyage.
status.
November 21: They entered the Strait of
Religious Beliefs: Descriptions of worship Magellan, becoming the first Europeans to cross
practices illustrate the spiritual life of the natives. into the Pacific Ocean.
Social Hierarchies: Details about chiefs and February 3: The fleet reached the Equator. (A
social classes reveal political structures. fleet is a group of ships or vessels)
March 6: The fleet reached the Pacific island of
Guam.
Inter-Tribal Relations: Conflicts and alliances
March 16: Arrival in Zamal (Samar, Philippines).
show the complex political landscape.
Seville, Spain: Starting point of the expedition. Victoria (Spanish) – Captained by Luis
Mendoza.
Tenerife, Canary Islands:Supply stops before
crossing the Atlantic. Santiago (Portuguese) – Captained by Juan
Serrano.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Stop for wood and
supplies. Factors that Influenced Pigafetta’s Writing
Philippines: Archipelago where Magellan was Political and Religious Context: Reflected
killed. European ambitions and rivalry.
Port St. Julian, Patagonia: Wintering site and Scientific Curiosity: Motivated by documenting
location of a mutiny. the natural and cultural world.
Borneo: Encountered a powerful king and Desire to Inform: Aimed to inform his readers
diverse population. about the wonders and challenges of the voyage.
Author's Background
MODE OF DRESSING MODE OF
Juan de Plasencia(Joan de Portocarrero)
Men DRESSING
Women
Juan de Plasencia was a Spanish friar and
missionary who arrived in the Philippines in
Males wore the Women wore a
the late 16th century. He was a member of
the Franciscan Order and worked extensively
kanggan (sleeveless baro or camisa
to convert the indigenous people to jacket) (jacket with
Christianity. sleeves)
His understanding of Tagalog customs and
beliefs was crucial for his evangelization Bahag (loincloth) Saya or
efforts, aiming to integrate Filipinos into patadyong (long
Spanish colonial society and Catholicism. skirt)
Plasencia’s Customs of the Tagalog provides
one of the earliest detailed accounts of pre- The color of the A tapis (a piece of
colonial Philippine society, recording the kanggan indicated red or white cloth)
political, social, and economic structures of rank—red for the chief was sometimes
the Tagalog people. and black or blue for draped over the
His continuous interaction with the people he commoners. skirt.
converted to Christianity enabled him to
write a book entitled Relacion de las Men also wore a
Costumbre de los Tagalogs (Customs of the
putong (turban) that
Tagalogs, 1589).
1593 - he published the book Doctrina
represented their
Christiana en Lengua Española Y Tagala, the status or
first printed book in the Philippines. achievements.
Agriculture was central, especially rice cultivation. Plasencia describes the Aetas' belief in an
Other crops included cotton, sugarcane, and alternate life called "macaa," a village of rest for
various fruits and vegetables. Supplementary the just and valiant.
activities included fishing, hunting, and gathering.
This suggests a concept of an afterlife where
Barter and Trade System individuals are judged based on their actions in
life.
A barter system formed the backbone of trade.
Agricultural products, fish, and handicrafts were While Plasencia doesn't explicitly state that the
traded for necessities. Gold, primarily in tiles, Tagalogs shared this belief, their shared cultural
was also used, especially for dowries, tributes, and geographical proximity suggests they might
and fines, reflecting a form of currency. have held similar notions about the afterlife.
Slave Raiding - is the practice of attacking The documentary centers on Fort Pilar in
people to capture them and force them into Zamboanga City, Spain's last defense base in
slavery. the Philippines, which played a significant role in
controlling regional trade and slave raiding. The
narrative highlights events like the December 8,
1720 attack led by Raja Dalasi, backed by
Ancient Maritime Vessels three Muslim tribes: Samal Balangingi,
Ilanun, and Taosug.
Salisipan (Kakap) A small, canoe-like boat
used primarily for quick and stealthy movements. Fort Pilar - A 10 meter high wall that acted as
This vessel allowed raiders to navigate through a defense fortress. The Fort serves as the base of
shallow waters and escape quickly after raids. operations to check on slave raiding going on the
north and back.
Garay A traditional warship used by the
Balangingi people. The Garay was larger than the Indigenous groups, often branded as
Salisipan and equipped for both transportation “pirates,” raided Spanish-controlled territories,
and combat, allowing the raiders to carry more using tactics such as disguising as fishermen to
men and supplies during their expeditions. capture people and force them into slavery.
These raids, while seen as brutal by some, were
Lanong A large, outrigger warship used by both partly a response to the Spanish.
the Ilanun and Balangingi. The Lanong was
designed for speed and stability on the open sea, The raiders’ actions reflected a fight to
making it ideal for large-scale raids. With its preserve their cultural identity against
sizable crew capacity and weapon storage, it was foreign colonizers who imposed new
a powerful vessel used in naval confrontations economic and religious systems.
against the Spanish and other enemies.
The ongoing clash between the Moros and
Ancient Weapons of Raiders Spanish represents not only a struggle over
land and resources but also over
Kalis (Kris) - A traditional double-edged sword ideologies—Islam versus Christianity, and
with a distinctive wavy blade. The Kalis was indigenous values versus colonial interests.
valued for its sharpness and effectiveness in
slashing and thrusting, and it held cultural and Piracy was an essential aspect of the region's
spiritual significance. history, rooted in both survival and resistance.
The documentary asks viewers to reflect on
Barong - A heavy, single-edged sword with a whether these raiders should be considered
leaf-shaped blade made of thick steel. Known for pirates or freedom fighters.
its durability, the Barong was particularly deadly
in close combat, often used by the Moro warriors Kartilya ng Katipunan
for its cutting power.
WRITTEN BY: EMILIO JACINTO
Kampilan - The longest of the Moro swords, with
a single-edged blade and a distinctive hilt with Author's Background
two "horns." The Kampilan was used mainly by
the Ilanun warriors and was particularly effective Emilio Jacinto
in hacking and slashing.
Brains of the Katipunan
Armor - The Moro raiders used armor crafted
from carabao horn and steel plates, which were Born in Trozo (Tondo), Manila on December
molded to fit the body and held together by chain 15, 1875.
mail. This armor provided protection against
bladed weapons and was designed to balance
His father died shortly after he was born so he
defense with mobility.
was adopted by his uncle Don Jose Dizon
Spanish Weapons
Obtained the Bachelor of Arts' degree in Colegio
de San Juan de Letran
Muskets - Firearms that could reach targets up
to 90 meters away but were inaccurate and slow
Studied Law in UST but was not able to finish it.
to reload.
Remained loyal to Bonifacio even after his deathl.
Cannons - Large artillery used to defend
fortifications like Fort Pilar, providing the
Spaniards a significant advantage in long-range He died on April 16, 1899 at the age of 23
attacks. years old because of Malaria.
FOUNDING OF THE KATIPUNAN 2. Comptroller (Intervenor) - Andres Bonifacio
Deodato Arellano, Valentin Diaz Two years after, another election was held with
the following as officers:
(ADDITIONAL DEETS)
Supremo - Andres Bonifacio
Katipunan was split into 2 main factions;
Magdalo and Magdiwang. However, they Secretary of State - Emilio Jacinto
differed in leadership, strategy, and allegiance,
which eventually led to tensions and conflicts Secretary of War - Teodoro Plata
between the two groups. The Magdalo Faction
was led by Baldomero Aguinaldo; they Secretary of Justice - Briccio Pantas
focused on establishing a structured
revolutionary government. They wanted a clear
Secretary of Interior - Aguedo del Rosario
leadership hierarchy and supported Emilio
Aguinaldo as a leader. On the other hand, The
Magdiwang Faction was led by Mariano Secretary of Finance - Enrique Pacheco
Alvarez, an uncle of Andres Bonifacio’s wife.
They believed that the Katipunan was already a KATIPUNAN MEMBERSHIP
government itself and there's no need to
reorganize or create a new structure, which Originally the KKK recruited new members by
caused friction with the Magdalo faction. means of TRIANGLE SYSTEM
Wife of a Katipunero