Let us first start off with the Philippine-American war which happened in late 1800s and early 1900s. Back then, the Americans wanted Philippines to be one of its territories but during that time while the Filipinos are still recovering from the tyranny of the Spaniards (there was a Treaty of Paris between Spain and America wherein America would have Philippines and Spain would leave), the Filipinos thought that they will gain their freedom but the Americans came, promising a better Philippines. Most of the Filipinos want their freedom, not another conqueror who promises grand things. So the Filipinos revolted, thus the Philippine-American war.
General Jacob H. Smith: Kill Every One Over Ten published in the New York journal cartoon. The bottom of the caption exclaimed "Criminals Because They Were Born Ten Years Before We Took the Philippines." Some American Generals in the Philippines passed negative news to the American Press. Negative, I mean made-up stories of Filipinos punishing Americans. The first Philippine President asked 4 reporters: two English, one Canadian, and a Japanese to investigate regarding the said Filipino atrocities. The reporters after a while claimed that American prisoners were treated more like guests instead of criminals.
Battle of Manila, Filipinos dead. If I'm not mistaken, this happened near my town or in my town.
Bombing of Manila by the Americans.
A Filipino begging food (note how thin she is and the woman beside her holding an infant) to an American soldier.
The Garrote. Has a record of killing over thirty men. A machine for the destruction of a human's neck.In the end, as always, loser by default, the Philippines lost the war to another race (not because of morals but because of the lack of equipments). After the Americans declared their power over the Philippines, the grand things they promised (for the progress of the Philippines) were done indeed; maybe that's why a lot of Filipinos love Americans and have burning hatred for the Japanese. The Americans brought their culture and lifestyle to the Philippines and the Filipinos quickly adopted it and before long, they were spoiled. The Japanese on the other hand did nothing but trampled over Filipino pride which will be discussed on my next blog so stay tuned.
In other news..
In other news..
- My classes will end on March 11 so after that, I'm no longer a Computer Science student but a BS Psychology student. Now wish me luck! Anyone notice the huge gap between computers and psychology? lol.
- I'm crossing days on the calendar! Regular classes will end this Friday but will continue until March 11 for other tests. I actually can't wait for this term. I'm excited for new adventures once I switch schools! New friends and new environment! I'm gonna be sad because I'm leaving all of my great friends in my current school.
- I finished Cecelia Ahern's Thanks for the Memories yesterday. I love her books because I get involved in her make believe world wherein fairy tales and happy endings take place! I need books like these from time to time. I started Song Yet Sung by James McBride and bought Aravind Adiga's White Tiger which I have read before.
- Slumdog Millionaire fans! You can now buy Jai Ho (English version AR Rahman ft. The Pussycat Dolls) on iTunes! It's a golden track.
- Recently watched Frost/Nixon (brilliantly executed, loved Frank Langella's performance!) and Bolt (I need animations from time to time! The film was brilliant, by the way! It kinda lacked something in various parts. But worth watching, one of the best animated films. Madagascar Escape 2 Africa is still my favorite, though!)
