Philippine History and Society

Historical Awareness

A person's ability to understand and interpret past events and connect them to the present and the future.

Renato Constantio

“History from the perspective of of the Filipinos”

Teodoro Agoncillo

“History story of struggle and experiences of people”

Zeus Salazar

Coined the concept of “Pantayong Pananaw”

Ambeth Ocampo

History not only about memorization of dates but about stories and experiences of people

Why is awareness important?

1. Helps in shaping national identity

2. Provides a basis for analyzing current issues

3. It helps prevent repeating past events/mistakes

George Santayana “Life of Reason” 

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”

What does a personal with historical awareness understand

A person with historical awareness understands that the current state of society is a result of events that occurred in the past.

Characteristics of someone with historical consciousness. A

ANALYTICAL

• Does not immediately believe the information but first examines the evidence, sources, and context to ensure accuracy.

Characteristics of someone with historical consciousness. J

JUST

Recognizing and valuing diverse experiences and perspectives to achieve a more balanced and fair understanding of history.

Characteristics of someone with historical consciousness. O

“OPEN MIND”

• Ready and capable of understanding various perspectives and interpretations of historical events.

Characteristics of someone with historical consciousness. R

RESPONSIBLE

• The lessons of history are used to make wise decisions and engage in social issues