Spanish American War, the Philippines and Filipino Genocide

We picked up some articles from a related site, Only in the Philippines, which may be controversial but should give our readers an additional background on this chapter of Philippine history, the Spanish American War where the Philippines was made part of the bargain.

When you view the documentary, let us always keep an open mind as the materials presented in the documentary may lend to further understanding on the true relationship of the Philippines, the people behind the Philippine revolution, the United States and Spain.

The video clips are currently hosted by YouTube and are in five parts. Credits to YT member tierraboricua for sharing the video clips.

After viewing the videos, you may want to share your thoughts using the Comments box below.

Part 1: Spanish American War the Philippines and Filipino Genocide

Part 2: Spanish American War the Philippines and Filipino Genocide

Part 3: Spanish American War the Philippines and Filipino Genocide

Part 4: Spanish American War the Philippines and Filipino Genocide

Part 5: Spanish American War the Philippines and Filipino Genocide

After viewing these videos, what do you think?

The Making of the Philippine Flag

During his exile in HongKong in 1897, General Emilio Aguinaldo designed the Filipino flag as it looks today. The flag was sewn by Doña Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo with the help of her daughter Lorenza and Mrs. Delfina Herbosa de Natividad (niece of Dr. Jose P. Rizal).

The flag was first raised during the Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite.

The flag was made of silk with a white triangle containing a sunburst of eight rays at the center, a five-pointed star at each angle of the triangle, a blue field and a red field. The white triangle stands for equality and fraternity; the blue field for peace, truth and justice; and the red field for patriotism and valor. The eight rays of the sun stand for the first eight provinces that the colonizers have put under martial law. The three stars symbolise Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
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*** Originally published 28 Nov 2004, emanila*pilipino