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The History of the Burgis
“Burgis ka ba?” The answer we got this straightforward question (except for one incorrigible subject) were all hot denials—proof that in today’s popular usage, burgis is decidedly a bad word. The burgis, many seem to feel, are to blame for the mess we find ourselves in today. Is their destiny really to be the villains of Philippine history?
This book was written by burgis for the burgis, in the conviction that, if the burgis were/are part of the problem, more of them are now trying to cheer them on—and give them a push and a shove—in this daunting and thankless task.
To understand the role of the burgis in our society, we need to take a good look at our history. For our history is a pattern of recurring events, and only by situating ourselves in the pattern will we see where we were a help, where a hindrance, in achieving our aspirations as a people. The sooner we can discern where our strengths and limitations lie, the sooner we can respond to the extraordinary demands of these critical times.
This book was written by burgis for the burgis, in the conviction that, if the burgis were/are part of the problem, more of them are now trying to cheer them on—and give them a push and a shove—in this daunting and thankless task.
To understand the role of the burgis in our society, we need to take a good look at our history. For our history is a pattern of recurring events, and only by situating ourselves in the pattern will we see where we were a help, where a hindrance, in achieving our aspirations as a people. The sooner we can discern where our strengths and limitations lie, the sooner we can respond to the extraordinary demands of these critical times.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1987
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March 13, 2013
Animatedly done...a splendid read 13 years ago.
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June 5, 2013hi. is there anyway possible i can read this here?
March 9, 2016
A history book with a sense of humor!
February 5, 2024
Wonderful book. The writing alternates between passion, disappointment, hope, and comedy. There’s also just so much wit and hirit that the book is really just such a joy to read. The illustrations are beautifully made and it was obvious that it was a work of love.
I love how nationalistic and anti-imperialist it actually is. It’s rare to see such love for the country and its people in a book written for a burgis audience today. It’s quite interesting to see how heavily influenced it is by natdem analysis. I doubt you’d see a similar project today. It’s also a bit depressing reading it by the end because you can see the hope the author pins on the EDSA revolution, only because we see today its disappointment.
I love how nationalistic and anti-imperialist it actually is. It’s rare to see such love for the country and its people in a book written for a burgis audience today. It’s quite interesting to see how heavily influenced it is by natdem analysis. I doubt you’d see a similar project today. It’s also a bit depressing reading it by the end because you can see the hope the author pins on the EDSA revolution, only because we see today its disappointment.
December 24, 2024
found this at the bohol museum library and read this over the course of 2 days. my favorite pieces of literature and media balance humor and horrors very well—this book is one of them. illustrations on every page, engaging writing, jokes about colonialism that will make you laugh and also depictions of torture methods that will make you shudder. as a filipino american, i’ve been given a lot of context on my culture and people because of this book. i’d love to get my hands on it again.
June 1, 2021
I love historical tea
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