HISTORY

I was watching movies at home. And there was this one movie titled "AMIGO". It's a Filipino movie themed back in 19th century from where when the Philippines as a country was invaded by the Americans after the Spaniards.

The movie was very interesting and it got me hooked with it. I, for one, was curious about my history and culture. In the movie, the natives were confused about following this democracy being implemented by the government. It was back from during the time of our president, General Emilio Aguinaldo. The movie focused in on a certain person named, Rafael Dacanay, who was the Capitan del barrio, torn between the American invaders (that were somehow kind to them) and his comrades including his brother who was the head of the Filipino guerillas. As said, if a Filipino followed the invaders they will he would be convicted to death. The same goes for those that helped the guerillas in any way. How the Philippines struggle with their fight for their freedom! From Chinese people, to Spaniards, and then the Americans.

While the movie was playing, I saw how the Filipinos spoke our language and how they couldn't communicate with the Americans because they haven't learned the English language. There was a part in the movie, where an American soldier took a fancy with a "binibini" or a young Filipina. They shared good times in spite of the fact that they didn't understand each other's language. The movie however, ended in tragedy, as many people have died for their beliefs. My ancestors (the natives) who fought for their freedom.

At some point, I believe, that with all the happenings, there was a good outcome for my country. And I'm grateful for that. It really makes me happy to see movies, reliving the old memories. No, not just merely memories but the history of our land.