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RPH1 - Grade: 10

Memoir of a General
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Reading in Philippine History (RPH1)

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Document Santiago Alvarez’ “Memoir of a General”

Author’s background

What are the personal information about the author? - Due to his loyalty and courageousness as the commander of battle, Santiago Alvarez is otherwise known as the Kidlat ng Apoy. He was born in Imus, Cavite on July 25, 1872. He was a part of a the Philippine military and was included as one of the heroes on the war against the Spain. (The Biography, n)

What are the significant information about the person that makes his memoirs as primary source? - Santiago Alvarez is one of the members/allies of the Magdiwang Council, he witnessed the events that happened in the election.

When was the account written?

What were the prevailing situations depicted in the document?

  • According to the Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, the account was written by Santiago Alvarez in the year 1927. The Katipunero’s agreed on the decision that they are fighting for their freedom of the native land and not as bandits.

Sequence of events

What are the significant events that provide a picture of the story?

  • On March 25th, 1987 an assembly took place in Tejeros.
  • The leaders were seated at the presidential table and it was divided into two groups: Magdiwang and Magdalos Council.
  • Misunderstanding sparked between Supremo Bonifacio and Daniel Tirona.
  • Bonifacio declared the matters discussed in the meeting will be null and invalid.

Strengths and weaknesses of the accounts

What are the statements in the document that could pinpoint the: a) Strength of the narrative (explain)

  • It gave us a lot of insights about the events occurred on the Tejeros Convention.
  • Even though it is written, the readers can still imagine what the author portrays.
  • How united they are with the decision they make to resolve the problem easily. b) Weaknesses of the narrative (explain) - When the conflict started between Tirona and Bonifacio, their meeting became invalid because

of Tirona shouting and not paying respect to their agreement and the results of the election.

Author’s bias

What is about the author that could possibly influence is narrative to be biased?

  • His narrative may be biased because he is part of the Magdiwang Council and is close to Andres Bonifacio.

Contribution of the document to the grand narrative of Philippine History

What idea(s) does the document provides in helping us understand about our past as a people? - As you go over with the Memoir of a General, you can see how they managed/handled their government even though others are not in favor of their decisions. They focused on the major issues before dealing with the minor ones. Even though people are not able to attend graduate or attend school, they are still able to contribute and do something good. In that case, people should be respectful towards one another and refrain from discriminating such people.

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RPH1 - Grade: 10

Course: Reading in Philippine History (RPH1)

37 Documents
Students shared 37 documents in this course

University: Angeles University Foundation

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Santiago Alvarez’ “Memoir of a General”
Author’s background
What are the personal information about the author?
- Due to his loyalty and courageousness as the
commander of battle, Santiago Alvarez is otherwise
known as the Kidlat ng Apoy. He was born in Imus,
Cavite on July 25, 1872. He was a part of a the
Philippine military and was included as one of the heroes
on the war against the Spain. (The Biography, n.d)
What are the significant information about the person
that makes his memoirs as primary source?
- Santiago Alvarez is one of the members/allies of the
Magdiwang Council, he witnessed the events that
happened in the election.
When was the
account written?
What were the prevailing situations depicted in the
document?
- According to the Journal of Southeast Asian
Studies, the account was written by Santiago Alvarez in
the year 1927. The Katipunero’s agreed on the decision
that they are fighting for their freedom of the native land
and not as bandits.
Sequence of events
What are the significant events that provide a picture of
the story?
- On March 25th, 1987 an assembly took place in
Tejeros.
- The leaders were seated at the presidential table
and it was divided into two groups: Magdiwang and
Magdalos Council.
- Misunderstanding sparked between Supremo
Bonifacio and Daniel Tirona.
- Bonifacio declared the matters discussed in the
meeting will be null and invalid.
Strengths and
weaknesses of the
accounts
What are the statements in the document that could
pinpoint the:
a) Strength of the narrative (explain)
- It gave us a lot of insights about the events
occurred on the Tejeros Convention.
- Even though it is written, the readers can still
imagine what the author portrays.
- How united they are with the decision they make
to resolve the problem easily.
b) Weaknesses of the narrative (explain)
- When the conflict started between Tirona and
Bonifacio, their meeting became invalid because

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