FACT CHECK
I- Known history are the recorded events preserved and imparted to many generations. From
this point, explore other materials which disclaim and present other version of the said
popular History. From the two versions stand at the point which story has a reliable and
credible fact.
KNOWN HISTORY OTHER VERSION OF THE HISTORY RELIABLE/CREDIBLE HISTORY
1. The first mass in Philippines Historian Ambeth Ocampo, in his Historical evidence supports
was performed in Limasawa book “Looking back” argues that Limasawa as the site of the first
Leyte. the first mass was held in Masasa, mass. The discovery of
Butuan, based on the account of archaeological artifacts
Pigaffeta. He points to a passage unearthed artifacts dating back to
where Pigaffeta describes a “large the 16th century
river” and a “large village” near the
site of the mass, which he believes
corresponds to the Butuan River
and the Butuan settlement
2. Magellan and Lapu-lapu The Account of Pigaffeta who The core fact of Magellan’s death
actually dueled and accompanied Magellan describes a at the hands of Lapu lapu remains
eventually the Mactan chaotic battle with multiple
warrior killed the Spanish warriors attacking Magellan. He
Captain. mentions that Magellan fell to the
ground after being wounded by a
poisoned arrow
3. Blood compact between Some scholars suggests that the It is a common way to establish
Spanish officials and Filipino blood compact ritual in the pre- alliance and treaties in pre-
tribal leaders always colonial Philippines could involve colonial Philippines. The codex
happened by Drawing blood other methods like sharing food or casanatense – a 16th century
in the Arms. drink, Example, the “Sandugo” manuscript containing
ritual, where two individuals would illustrations depicting the blood
share blood by drinking from a compact ritual, showing blood
shared cup, was also practiced being drawn from the arms
4. Emilio Aguinaldo waved the The Flag was raised in the Kawit Recognized as the pivotal
Philippine Flag in his church, a prominent landmark in moment in Philippine history. The
Mansion’s balcony during Cavite. This claim is supported by “Acta de la proclamacion de la
the declaration of the first Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, who Independencia” is an official
Philippine Independence Day wrote the act of proclamation of document signed by Aguinaldo
on June 12, 1898 Independence and other leaders, confirms the
declaration of independence on
June 12, 1898
5. The first shot of Philippine - The first shot was fired in Manila, The first shot of Philippine-
American war happen in a near the Pasig River. Supported by american war was fired on
bridge in San Juan. the accounts of American soldiers sociego street in Santa mesa
who witnessed the event manila according to the historian
Benito J Legarda
6. Andres Bonifacio fought with Bonifacio, during the Tejeros Bonifacio was known for using
a bolo during his convention, was armed with a rifle. bolo, a traditional filipino weapon
involvement in the battle. Supported by the claims of his in battles. The accounts of
contemporaries Katipunan members describe him
using a bolo in a battle
7. Ferdinand Marcos was the The declaration of Martial law was Marcos declared the Martial law
first President to Declare not the first instance of such a in 1972, which significantly
Martial Law. measure in Philippine history. They impacted Philippine politics and
cite the declaration of Martial law society. His declaration was the
by Manuel L. Quezon during the most significant and lasting
world war II, which was enacted to
suppress the Japanese resistance
and maintain order