Asynchronous Activity
Subject: GE 107- Readings in The Philippine History
Instructor: Brando P. Flores
Date: August 8, 2025
Instructions: Look for Philippine History sources in the library and read the topic THE CRY OF
BALINTAWAK or THE CRY OF PUGADLAWIN, and BATTLE OF TIRAD PASS. After reading,
complete the following activity.
A. CRY OF BALINTAWAK
Account/Version of
Similarities Differences
Historical Event
Gregorio Zaide - It happened in Balintawak. - It happened on August 26.
- There was a heated debate - They shouted "Long live the
among the men of Bonifacio. Philippines!"
- Bonifacio protested and - The Katipuneros tore their
proposed rebellion just like the cedulas.
account of Lieutenant Olegario
Diaz.
Emilio Aguinaldo - It happened in Balintawak. - Tells that the Sanggunian
Magdalo received a letter from
Bonifacio on August 22.
- Domingo Orcullo and
Crispulo Aguinaldo was sent to
represent in Balintawak.
- Guardia Civil was very strict
and would capture men that
they assume are a part of the
Katipuneros.
Lieutenant Olegario Diaz - It happened in Balintawak. - The Guardia Civil imprisoned
- There were arrests by the a lot of people.
Civil Guard on August 19 just - Bonifacio and his people fled
like the account of Blair and to pueblo of Caloocan and hid
Robertson. in the house of the Capitan
- Bonifacio protested and Municipal and Capitan
proposed rebellion just like the Pasado.
account of Gregorio Zaide. - On August 23 they traveled
to Balintawak but was
incombat with the Civil Guard
on August 24 so they went
back.
- Some people in the
discussion felt repentant and
wanted to submit to the
Spanish authority.
Blair and Robertson - There were arrests by the - There was no certain date for
Civil Guard on August 19 just the revolution till the arrests of
like Lieutenant Olegario Diaz’s 19 and 20.
account. - Not made clear if it took
place in Balintawak, Pugad
Lawin, or Cavite.
- Bonifacio and his
companions fled to Bulakan
Province after the arrests.
- The uprising was planned on
August 30.
A. CRY OF PUGADLAWIN
Account/Version of
Similarities Differences
Historical Event
Teodoro Agoncillo - The people destroyed their - Only one man protested.
cedulas.
- The cry happened in Pugad - Katipuneros shouted "Long
Lawin. live the Philippines! Long live
- It happened on the 23rd of the Katipunan!"
August just like the account of
Renato Constantino. - There was no debate about
- Bonifacio made an intense how premature the revolution
speech to convince the was, it only focuses on
Katipuneros. whether the revolution should
- It happened in the yard of start on August 29.
Juan A. Ramos, son of
Melchora Aquino.
Guillermo Masangkay - Everyone destroyed their - It happened on the 24th of
cedulas. August.
- It happened in Pugad Lawin. - It happened in Apolonio
- Bonifacio made an intense Samson's house in Caloocan.
speech to convince the
Katipuneros.
- A heated debate started
regarding the premature
revolution and how they’re
lacking in resources for the
revolution just like Renato
Constantino’s account.
Renato Constantino - The cry happened in Pugad - Katipuneros shouted "Long
Lawin. live the Philippines!"
- Everyone destroyed their - It was the combined
cedulas. decisiveness of Bonifacio and
- It happened on the 23rd of Jacinto that convinced the
August just like the account of people, not only Bonifacio.
Teodoro Agoncillo.
- Bonifacio made an intense
speech to convince the
Katipuneros.
- It happened in the yard of
Juan A. Ramos, son of
Melchora Aquino.
- There's a heated debate
regarding how premature
revolution is lacking in
resources to start just like
Masangkay's account.
Rubrics:
Content & Discussion - 15
Relevance of Information - 10
Depth of Analysis - 10
Total - 25
Reflection:
Note: Reflection must include your stance or position in the issue above. You may support any
point of view and provide evidence of your claim. Make it 3-5 sentences and follow the rubrics
below.
Rubrics:
Content & Discussion - 5
Relevance of Evidence - 3
Grammar & Mechanics - 2
Total - 10
B. BATTLE OF TIRAD PASS
Account/Version of
Similarities Differences
Historical Event
Rubrics:
Content & Discussion - 15
Relevance of Information - 10
Depth of Analysis - 10
Total - 25
Reflection:
Note: Reflection must include your stance or position in the issue above. You may support any
point of view and provide evidence of your claim. Make it 3-5 sentences and follow the rubrics
below.
Rubrics:
Content & Discussion - 5
Relevance of Evidence - 3
Grammar & Mechanics - 2
Total - 10