GE- 2 Readings in Philippine History | Module 5 |
Content and Contextual Analysis of the Selected
Primary Sources in Philippine History: Philippine
Political Caricature
Reminder: Please be reminded that the distribution of modules in this
subject is through the CAS office, made to be available for copying only
maybe by a xerographic copier. This shall be for distribution only on the
first (1st) and third (3rd) Wednesday of the month during the entire period of
the semester.
(For BSIS, BLIS, BSHS, and BSTM exclusive use)
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
1. Discuss and Determine the Content and Contextual Analysis for A Glance at
Selected Philippine Political Caricature in Alfred McCoy’s Philippine Cartoons:
Political Caricature of the American Era (1900-1941)
2. Analyze the Content and Contextual Analysis for A Glance at Selected
Philippine Political Caricature in Alfred McCoy’s Philippine Cartoons: Political
Caricature of the American Era (1900-1941); and
3. Reflect on the learning experience.
II. Input:
Political Caricature in Alfred McCoy’s Philippine Cartoons: Political Caricature of the
Caricature of the American Era (1900-1941)
Political Caricature/ Cartoon
Modern art form that turned away from classical art by exaggerating human
features and prodding fun at its subjects.
It is also known as Editorial Cartoon that contain a commentary that express
the artist opinion toward certain issues.
This art became part of the print media as a form of political and social
commentary that usually pin point the person’s power and authority. It is a
unique way to present ideas and capture the audience or readers’
imagination.
In Alfred McCoy’s book Philippine Cartoons: Political Caricature of the American
Era (1900-1941), with the help of Alfredo Roces, they complied some political cartoons
that is published in newspaper dailies and periodical in the aforementioned time period.
McCoy’s and Roces Book show the transition from the Spanish Colonial period
to the American Occupation period, it also demonstrated the different strands of
changes and shift in Philippine culture. Society, and politics. In this part, we are going to
look at selected cartoon or caricature and discuss its content.
Figure 1. Cartoon Published in The Independent on May 20, 1916
The example shown above present politician from Tondo, as shown above
it is Dr. Santos, passing his crown to his brother-in-law, Dr. Barcelona. As you
can see there is a Filipino guy who is wearing a salakot and barong tagalog
who’s trying to stop Santos.
Figure 2. Cartoon Published in The Independent on June 16, 1917
The second example shown above was drawn by Fernando Amorsolo and
it aimed as a commentary to the workings of Manila Police at that period. As can
you see there is a Filipino child who is running because he stole a skinny chicken
for he had nothing to eat. The police officers was running after him then suddenly
a man wearing a salakot and barong tagalog, labeled as Juan de la Cruz was
grabbing or stopping the officer, it seems like it was telling him to leave the
smalltime pickpockets and thieves and to turn at the great thieves instead, he
was also pointing at his back where in a huge warehouses containing bulk of
rice, milk, and some grocery product.
Figure 3. Cartoon Published in Philippine Free Press showing Colorum Car
The third example shown above was showing an illustration of
commentary about the unprecedented cases of colorum automobiles in some city
street. This illustration shows fatal accidents involving colorum automobiles such
as taxis and jeepneys that occurred too often already.
Figure 4. Cartoon depicts a cinema
The fourth example shown above was revealing a cinema scenario. There
is a rigid police officer that was flashed at the screen who was saying that
couples are not allowed to neck, make love and do something funny inside the
cinema but seemed the older couple were amused and the youngster couple
were horrified.
Figure 5. Cartoon Published by The Independent on November 27, 1915
The fifth example shown above was exemplifying the caricature of Uncle
Sam who was riding a chariot that was pulled by Filipinos who’s wearing school
uniforms. As you can see in the illustration the Filipino Boy who was wearing
school uniform is also carrying American objects such as baseball bats, whiskey,
and boxing gloves. According to McCoy’s caption to the said cartoon, stated that
this cartoon was based on an event where in William Howard Taft was conveyed
to manila pier riding a chariot who was pulled by Liceo de Manila’s students in
1907. It was condemned by the Nationalist at that time.
Figure 6. Cartoon Published by Lipang Kalabaw on August 24, 1907
The last example shown above was showing Uncle Sam rationing
Porridge to the politicians and members of the Progresista Party also known as
Federalista Party while on the other side was the Nacionalista Party member who
were waiting and look on for their turn. This cartoon portrays the patronage of the
United States being coveted by politician from either of the party.
III. Readings:
Antonio, Eleonor D., Dallo, Evangeline M. at et al... ; 2010; Kayamanan
(kasaysayan ng Pilipinas); Sampaloc, Manila; Rex Book Store, Inc.
Agoncillo, Teodoro. (2012). History of the Filipino People 8th edition. Quezon
City. C&E Publishing. Inc
Candelaria, John Lee P., Alporha, Veronica C.: Reading in Philippine History;
Sampaloc, Manila : REX Book Store, Inc.
de la Costa, H. (1992). Readings in Philippine History. Makati City: [Link]
Press.
Iniwanpa, U. (2019, November 28). Readings in Phil History - ALFRED
MCCOY'S POLITICAL CARTOON POLITICAL CARICATURE IN THE
AMERICAN ERA. Retrieved August 20, 2020, from Youtube:
[Link]
____FREDDIE R. COLLADA____
Instructor 1