Xiao Time: Ang historyador na si Teodoro Agoncillo
Summary
TLDRThis script celebrates the life and work of Teodoro Agoncillo, a prominent Filipino historian, marking his centennial birth anniversary. Agoncillo, known for his influential textbook 'History of the Filipino People,' was a National Artist for Literature and a key figure in shaping the Filipino perspective of history. His writing was characterized by a nationalistic view, aiming to provide a more relatable and positive narrative of the past. Despite not having a Ph.D., his expertise led him to teach and lead the history department at the University of the Philippines. Agoncillo's legacy continues to inspire historians and is a testament to the importance of a national historical perspective.
Takeaways
- 📚 Teodoro Agoncillo is celebrated as a prominent Filipino historian, known for his significant contributions to the study of Philippine history.
- 🎉 This year marks the centennial of Teodoro Agoncillo's birth, as he was born on November 9, 1912, in Batangas.
- 📖 Agoncillo is best known as the senior author of 'The History of the Filipino People,' a widely used textbook in the past five decades.
- ✍️ Before his academic career, Agoncillo worked at the National Language Institute and was recognized for his poetry and short stories.
- 🌟 His poem 'Republika ng Bayan' reflects his patriotic spirit and his critical view of foreign domination and the quest for freedom.
- 🏛️ Agoncillo's work on the Philippine Revolution and the Japanese occupation of the Philippines has been influential in shaping historical narratives.
- 🏫 Despite lacking a Ph.D., Agoncillo was invited to teach at the University of the Philippines due to his expertise and writing skills.
- 📝 He was one of the founders of the Philippine Historical Association in 1955 and later served as the head of the history department from 1963 to 1969.
- 🔍 Agoncillo continued the unfinished work of Jose Rizal and aimed to write Philippine history from a Filipino perspective, using objective and positive viewpoints.
- 🏅 Upon his retirement in 1977, Agoncillo was honored as the 'Father of Filipino historiography,' highlighting his significant role in the field.
- 🌐 Agoncillo's work is a testament to the importance of historical perspective, as he sought to provide a narrative that resonated with the Filipino people and their experiences.
Q & A
Who is Teodoro Agoncillo and why is he considered a father of Filipino historians?
-Teodoro Agoncillo is a renowned Filipino historian, author, and professor, known for his significant contributions to Philippine historiography. He is considered a father of Filipino historians because of his influential textbook 'The History of the Filipino People,' which was widely used in Philippine educational institutions.
What is the significance of the date November 9, 1912, in relation to Teodoro Agoncillo?
-November 9, 1912, is significant because it marks the birth of Teodoro Agoncillo in Batangas, Philippines. This date is the centennial of a man who would become an influential figure in the study of Philippine history.
What was Agoncillo's educational background, and how did it influence his career?
-Teodoro Agoncillo studied at the University of the Philippines, where he majored in History. His educational background played a crucial role in shaping his career as a historian, leading him to become a professor and author of historical works.
What was Agoncillo's contribution to literature before becoming a history professor?
-Before becoming a history professor, Agoncillo worked at the National Language Institute and was known for his poetry and short stories. One of his notable works is the 'Republikang Basahan,' a poem written during the Japanese occupation, reflecting the sentiments of the time.
What is the title of the book that Agoncillo wrote about the Philippine Revolution and the Katipunan?
-Teodoro Agoncillo wrote 'The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan,' which is a book about the Philippine Revolution and the Katipunan, a secret society that played a significant role in the fight for Philippine independence.
Why was Agoncillo's approach to teaching history at the University of the Philippines significant?
-Agoncillo's approach to teaching history was significant because he advocated for a more people-centered and nationalistic perspective. He believed in teaching history not just through the lens of dates and events but also by connecting it to the lived experiences of the Filipino people.
What was Agoncillo's role in the Philippine Historical Association?
-Teodoro Agoncillo was one of the founding members of the Philippine Historical Association in 1955, which aimed to promote the study and appreciation of Philippine history. He played a significant role in shaping the organization's goals and activities.
How did Agoncillo's tenure as the head of the History Department at the University of the Philippines impact the study of history in the Philippines?
-During his tenure as the head of the History Department from 1963 to 1969, Agoncillo emphasized the importance of a Filipino perspective in historical research and writing. His leadership helped to establish a more nationalistic approach to the study of Philippine history.
What was Agoncillo's view on the objectivity of historians?
-Agoncillo believed that it was impossible for a historian to be completely objective. He argued that historians, like all individuals, have biases, and these biases inevitably influence their interpretation of historical events.
How did Agoncillo's work contribute to the broader understanding of Philippine history?
-Agoncillo's work contributed to a more nuanced and Filipino-centric understanding of Philippine history. By emphasizing the importance of a nationalistic perspective and basing his writings on primary sources, he helped to challenge and reshape the narrative of Philippine history.
What was the significance of the quote attributed to Isaac Newton in relation to Agoncillo's work?
-The quote from Isaac Newton, 'If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants,' is used to illustrate Agoncillo's impact on the field of history. It suggests that Agoncillo's work built upon the foundation laid by previous historians, allowing him to contribute new insights and perspectives to the study of Philippine history.
Outlines
📚 Centennial of the 'Father of Filipino Historians'
This paragraph introduces Teodoro Agoncillo, a prominent Filipino historian, on the occasion of his centennial. Agoncillo is celebrated for his significant contributions to the study of Philippine history, particularly through his influential textbook 'History of the Filipino People'. Born on November 9, 1912, in Batangas, Agoncillo was known for his literary works, including poems and stories, with one of his poems reflecting the sentiment of the Filipino people during the Japanese occupation. Despite not having a doctorate, Agoncillo's expertise led him to teach at the University of the Philippines and later become the head of its history department. His work focused on writing Philippine history from a Filipino perspective, emphasizing a positive and objective view of the past based on documented evidence. Agoncillo was recognized for his efforts to continue the unfinished work of Jose Rizal and was honored by his peers as the 'Father of Filipino Historians'. He passed away at the age of 85, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of history.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Teodoro Agoncillo
💡Historian
💡Centennial
💡Historical Perspective
💡Bonifacio and the Katipunan
💡Philippine Historical Association
💡University of the Philippines
💡Nationalistic History
💡Bias in History
💡Historical Documents
💡Revolution
Highlights
Teodoro Agoncillo is considered the father of many historians.
Agoncillo is the senior author of a popular textbook, 'History of the Filipino People'.
He was born on November 9, 1912, in Batangas.
Agoncillo worked at the National Language Institute before teaching at the University of the Philippines.
He is known for his poems and stories, including 'Republika ng Bayan'.
Agoncillo's work on the Philippine Revolution and the Japanese period in the Philippines is notable.
He was appointed to teach without a doctorate due to his writing talent.
Agoncillo believed historians should not be objective but should have a nationalist perspective.
He was one of the founders of the Philippine Historical Association in 1955.
Agoncillo became the head of the History Department at the University of the Philippines from 1963 to 1969.
He continued the unfinished work of Jose Rizal in writing Philippine history from a Filipino perspective.
Agoncillo's writing was colored by a nationalist view, aiming to make history relatable to Filipinos.
He was recognized as the father of the Filipino school of historical thought in 1977.
Agoncillo passed away at the age of 85, leaving a significant legacy in Philippine historiography.
His work is compared to standing on the shoulders of giants, as he built upon the work of previous historians.
Agoncillo's approach to history writing was to provide a positive and objective narrative based on documented evidence.
He aimed to correct the bias in historical documents written by foreigners and the wealthy.
Transcripts
Sinong mag-aaral ang hindi nakatunghay
sa mga aklat na akda ng historia na si
Teodoro aguncillo sa taong ito
ginugunita ang centenial ng ama ng
historyador iyan ay ayon kay sh Chua na
ibibigay ang mga detalye sa Showtime Ako
ay
Pilipino makasaysayang araw po It's sh
time alay po ang segment na ito sa aking
ama na si Charles Chua Happy birthday
dad ito ay tungkol din sa isang
itinuturing na ama ng maraming
istoryador
100 years ago ngayon November 9 1912
isinilang sa lemy Batangas si Teodoro
Andal Agoncillo kilala natin siya na
Senior author ng isa sa pinakapopular na
textbook sa nakalipas na limang Dekada
ang history of the Filipino people na
Malamang sa malamang ay nagamit natin
nung tayo ay nag-aaral pa nagtapos siya
ng ba at ma sa kasaysayan sa Unibersidad
ng Pilipinas ngunit marahil kaya na
istoryador ay dahil sa galing ng kanyang
panulat
bago kasi siya nagturo sa UP ay
nagtrabaho muna siya sa Surian ng Wikang
Pambansa kilala sa kanyang mga tula at
mga kwento isa sa kanyang mga tula ay
ang republikang basahan na isinulat niya
nung panahon ng mga Hapones Republika
baga itong busabos ka ng dayuhan ang
tingin sa talay busilak na Kalayaan
kasaran baga itong ang bibig mo nakasusi
ang mata mong nakadilat ay bulag na
mawari siya ng unang ganting pala sa
paligsahan ng Republika ukol kay Andres
Bonifacio nng 1948 para sa obrang The
Revolt of the mates the story of
Bonifacio and the Katipunan dahil sa
kanyang mga aklat ukol sa rebolusyong
Pilipino at panahon ng mga Hapones sa
Pilipinas Nong ikalawang digmaang
pandaigdig walang nais na magturo ng mga
subject na ito sa Unibersidad ng
Pilipinas kahit na wala siyang doktorado
Sabi niya kay ambeth Campo sa aklat na
ito na talking history Sinong magtuturo
sa akin sa mga akda raw naaalala ang mga
tao hindi sa mga titik na sinusundan
kanyang pangalan t isa sa tagapagtatag
ng Philippine historical Association
noong 1955 at naging tagapangulo ng up
departamento ng kasaysayan mula 1963
hanggang 1969 Kung tutuusin
ipinagpatuloy niya ang Hindi natapos na
gawain na sinimulan ni Jose Rizal sa
kanyang mga anotasyon sa suso de las
Islas Pilipinas ni Morga ang pagsulat ng
kasaysayan ng Pilipinas mula sa pananaw
ng mga Pilipino bago kasi si aguncillo
nagsikap ang mga historyador na Pilipino
na sumulat sa positib stang pananaw
obhektibo isalaysay ang nakaraan batay
sa mga nakasulat na dokumento Ngunit
alam naman natin na mga dokumento ay
sinulat ng mga dayuhan at ng mga
mayayaman kaya tila naging Lita niya
lamang ito ng mga datos na hindi tayo
maka-relate kaya goncillo nabigyan ng
kulay sa kanyang panulat at damdaming
makabayan sa kanyang pananaw ang
pagbabasa ng nakaraan Hindi raw maaaring
maging objective ang isang historian
show me a historian a real historian Who
is not biased sa kanyang pagreretiro
noong 1977 pinuri siya ng kanyang mga
kasama bilang ama ng makapilipinong
pananaw sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas
namatay siya 85 Maaaring may mga mas
bago ng panano sa kasaysayan ngunit
hindi ibig sabihin ibabasura na natin
silang mga naunang historians bahagi
sila ng ating pagunlad bilang isa sa
historian na nagtapos at nagturo rin sa
kanyang departamento aking nadarama ang
minsang sinabi ni Isaac Newton
nakakakita ako ng mas malawak dahil
nakatungtong ako sa balikat ng mga
higante Salamat po sir ago Ako po si Sha
para sa telebisyon ng bayan and that
was
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