THE IMPORTANCE OF

LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING

LOCAL HISTORY
“That is how change takes place in living systems, not from above
but from within, from many local actions occurring
simultaneously.”
– Grace Lee Boggs
LOCAL HISTORY
o A written history focusing on a particular town,
district, or other limited area.

o The branch of history that deals with the social,

economic, and cultural development of
localities, often using local records and
resources.
THE HINDRANCE IN LEARNING
LOCAL HISTORY
o The lack of interest of the people to learn
History itself.

o The basis of Philippine historiography is

limited to Western criteria.
a. Which implicates that historical writing
must base on primary materials
b. Citizens' ignorance of the value of the
past resulted in the dearth (scarcity) of
materials;
c. The history of Visayas and Mindanao
mostly relies on oral literature. 

o The study of History in the country tends to be

“Luzon-centric”.
“It should be born in mind that the
nation is made up of its parts - the
regions, provinces, cities, and
municipalities - and the nation's history
must be the sum total of the histories of
its parts.” – Henry F. Funtecha, Ph. D., The News Today
 • Local history is important, especially to the
individuals of each town because it reflects to
their own identity, experiences, and goals;
THE IMPORTANCE • It provides a background of the past of their
OF locality, embracing the development of its
political, social, economic, and cultural aspects
LOCAL HISTORY throughout the years.
• To understand and appreciate more the context
of Philippines.
3 Reasons Why You Should
1. All history is local.
Know Your 2. Local histories help you understand
Local History ancestors in context.
3. Local histories help shape who you
are.
 CONCLUSION
o The limited nature of
Philippine history can
reshape through revision and
enrichment. 
o People in their respective
towns should be aware of
their local history to provide a
proper and an adequate
account of its citizenry’s
historical experiences
o The Filipino people will
further understand and
appreciate their total national
experience and heritage as
their motherland occupants
with local history
REFERENCES:
• Funtecha, H. F. (2008, August 1). The importance of local history in
Philippine history. Retrieved from The News Today Online Edition:
https://www.thenewstoday.info/2008/08/01/the.importance.of.local.histo
ry.in.philippine.history.html#:~:text=Local%20history%20is%20expectedly
%20closest,%2C%20economic%2C%20and%20cultural%20life.
• OXFORD. (2020). local history. Retrieved from LEXICO:
https://www.lexico.com/definition/local_history
• Stahle, T. S. (2016, April 6). 3 Reasons Why You Should Know Your Local
History. Retrieved from familysearch.org:
https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/3-reasons-local-history/
Group 3 BSN-1K:
o Tan, Fiona
o Tan, Lleana
o Terada, Yuka
o Tradio, Glaizel
o Villanueva, Fem
o Villaruel, Yvonne