HIST101
HIST101
What was the reason of Former President Corazon aquino for giving this speech to the US Congress
in 1986? What is her speech all about?
- Corazon Aquino addressed the U.S. Congress in 1986 following the People Power
Revolution in the Philippines, which successfully removed President Ferdinand Marcos
from power. At the time, she was the newly installed president of the Philippines.
Corazon Aquino's speech to the U.S. Congress had the objective of enhancing diplomatic
relations between the Philippines and the United States, as well as securing backing for
her recently formed democratic administration. Aquino expressed gratitude for the
assistance provided by the United States in the Philippines' efforts to regain and establish
democracy. She emphasized the importance of democratic principles, human rights, and
the rule of law.
https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/directory/corazon-aquino/
2. Who are Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo? What message do their paintings offer us?
- Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo are one of the many renowned artists in the Philippine
history. Juan Luna was a Filipino painter and political activist, one of his famous works is
the painting “spoliarium”. Fernando Amorsolo on the other hand was a portraitist and
painter of rural Philippine landscapes. Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo are commonly
seen as icons of Filipino excellence, recognized not only for their artistic talent but also
for their profound affection for the Philippines and its people, as reflected in their
artworks. Their contributions extend beyond their artistic skills, encompassing a sense of
patriotism and cultural pride.
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-st-la-salle/readings-in-philippine-history/
works-of-luna-and-amorsolo-paintings/41000145
3. What part will agrarian reform play in our country's development? Why should we be
interested in the Philippines' challenges with agricultural reform?
- The agrarian reform program is founded on the right of farmers and regular farmworkers,
who are landless, to own directly or collectively the lands they till or, in the case of other
farm workers, to receive a just share of the fruits thereof. Agrarian reform is making life
better for Filipino farmers without land. It's not just about giving them land but also
letting them have a say in decisions that affect them. This helps make the country more
democratic. A large portion of the Filipino population depends on agriculture for their
livelihoods, making agricultural reform essential for poverty alleviation efforts, so fixing
problems in this area can help them have better lives.
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1988/06/10/republic-act-no-6657/