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Characteristics of a Hero in PH History

The document discusses the characteristics of a hero, particularly focusing on the life of Jose Rizal, who exemplifies human flaws, growth, risk-taking, and sacrifice. It also outlines the structure of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines, detailing the roles of the Governor-General, Residencia, Visitador General, Royal Audiencia, and local government units. Additionally, it mentions the imposition of 'Tributo' as a sign of loyalty to the Spanish crown, requiring contributions from Filipinos aged 16 to 60.

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Characteristics of a Hero in PH History

The document discusses the characteristics of a hero, particularly focusing on the life of Jose Rizal, who exemplifies human flaws, growth, risk-taking, and sacrifice. It also outlines the structure of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines, detailing the roles of the Governor-General, Residencia, Visitador General, Royal Audiencia, and local government units. Additionally, it mentions the imposition of 'Tributo' as a sign of loyalty to the Spanish crown, requiring contributions from Filipinos aged 16 to 60.

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GNED 04: READINGS IN PH HISTORY

LESSON 4

CHARACTERISTICS OF A HERO COLONIAL GOVERNMENT (SPANISH


-​ All heroes, regardless of their GOVERNMENT)
personalities, will demonstrate some
or all of these characteristics 1.​ Governor-General
-​ Highest ranking official in
1.​ Has human flaws the Philippines
2.​ Learns and grow -​ King’s representative
3.​ Take risks -​ Saw it so that royal decrees
-​ Give his own life and laws emanating from
4.​ Overcome obstacles Spain were implemented in
-​ Life of Jose Rizal Philippines
-​ He went to different countries -​ Has power to appoint and
which has many obstacles dismiss public officials
-​ Maraming nakaaway sa -​ except those
ibang bansa personally chosen by
5.​ Make sacrifices the King
-​ Sacrificing life
2.​ Residencia
BEST EXAMPLE: -​ Special judicial court that
-​ Life of Jose Rizal investigates the
performance of a governor
HUMAN FLAWS general who was about to be
-​ He is not perfect replaced
-​ Not that handsome -​ Submitted a report of its
-​ Not that tall (4’2 height) findings to the King

LEARNS AND GROWS 3.​ Visita (Visitador General)


-​ He learned from all of the obstacles -​ Council of Indies in Spain
sent a Visitador General
TAKE RISKS AND MAKE SACRIFICES -​ Observe conditions in
-​ Sacrificed his life the colony
-​ Give it all -​ He reported his
findings directly to the
King
4.​ Royal Audiencia
-​ Advisory body to the
Governor General
-​ Had the power to
check and a report
on his abuses
-​ Audited the expenditures of
the colonial government
-​ Sent a yearly report
to Spain
GNED 04: READINGS IN PH HISTORY
LESSON 4

5.​ Provincial Government 6.​ Municipal Government


-​ Spaniards created a local -​ Each province was divided
government units to facilitate into several towns or pueblos
the country’s administration headed by
Gobernadorcillos
TWO TYPES OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT MAIN CONCERNS
1.​ Alcaldia -​ Efficient Governance
-​ Led by the alcalde mayor -​ Tax Collections
-​ Governed by the provinces
that had been fully -​ Four lieutenants aided the
subjugated Governadorcillo
1.​ Teniente Mayor
2.​ Corregimiento -​ Chief
-​ Headed by Corregidor Lieutenant
-​ Governed by provinces that
were not yet entirely under 2.​ Teniente de Policia
Spanish Control -​ Police
Lieutenant

3.​ Teniente de
Sementeras
-​ Lieutenant of
the Fields

4.​ Teniente de
Ganados
-​ Lieutenant of
the Livestock
GNED 04: READINGS IN PH HISTORY
LESSON 4

TRIBUTO
-​ July 26, 1523
-​ King Charles V decreed that
Indians who had been
pacified should contribute a
“moderate amount” In
recognition of their vassalage

-​ Tributo was imposed as a sign of the


Filipino’s loyalty to the king of
Spain

-​ Those who paid tribute were


individuals above sixteen years old
and below sixty
-​ At the start a tribute
amounting eight reales was
collected

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