Philippine Culture

(under Spanish Era)

Introduction:

The culture of the Philippines comprises a blend of traditional Filipino and

Spanish Catholic traditions, with influences from America and other parts of
Asia. The Filipinos are family oriented and often religious with an appreciation
for art, fashion, music and food.

People have lived in the Philippines since the dawn of human history.
Originally, the various islands were populated by competing tribes, each with
their own king or queen. In 1521, the explorer Magellan claimed the islands
for Spain and colonization began in 1565. Manila was established as the
capital of what was then known was the Spanish East Indies in 1571.
Spanish rule brought Catholicism to the area, with missionaries
establishing churches, schools, hospitals, universities and largely
displacing the previously entrenched Hindu, Islamic and Buddhist faiths.
Free education was introduced in 1863, but did not take off until much
later.

Residents were obligated to defend against internal revolts by indigenous

groups, as well as attacks from the Dutch and Portuguese. Free trade was
introduced during the 19th century which brought wealth to the population.
Evidence of Spanish rule can be seen across the Philippines, particularly in
the plentiful Baroque churches and the walled Intramuros district of Manila.
Intended Learning Outcomes: SUCCESS CRITERIA:

❑ 1. Define Philippine ❑ 1. State an information

Culture under Spanish about Philippine
Era. Culture under Spanish
❑ 2. Describe the Era.
Philippine Culture ❑ 2. Cite examples of
under Spanish regime. Philippine Culture
under Spanish regime.
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Intended Learning Outcomes: SUCCESS CRITERIA:

❑ Discuss the Pros & Cons

of this culture under the
regime .
❑ 3. Choose one Cultural
practice that is relevant ❑ 3. Demonstrate such
nowadays. cultural practice.
❑ Illustrate and compare
it’s relevance nowadays.

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Intended Learning Outcomes: SUCCESS CRITERIA:

❑ 4. Identify the contribution

of colonization from this
regime.
❑ 4. List the influences of
the cultures from the ❑ Correlate this influences
Spanish regime. from the prior colonial
powers.

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Intended Learning Outcomes: SUCCESS CRITERIA:

❑ 5. Express their own

❑ 5. Compose a reflective point of view that
essay discussing the integrates the
dynamics of our importance of
Philippine culture. Philippine Culture.

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Group:

❑ Ranoco, Angela
❑ Castrodes, Christine Faye
❑ Pao, Daisy
❑ Sarmiento, Dana Belle
❑ Galanida, Nelyn