The First Philippine Republic - An Epic Fail?

Between Spanish Colonialism and American Imperialism: The First Philippine Republic (1899-1902) was a beacon of hope for many colonized and occupied people in Asia. Indeed, many independence movements were inspired by the Filipino Revolution and anticolonial revolutions would soon spring all across the region in the century that followed. But what exactly happened to Asia’s first democratic constitutional republic?

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Topics/Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:09 A Short-lived Republic
06:21 Background: Spanish Colonial Rule
08:06 The Philippine Revolution and the Birth of the Republic
09:51 The Spanish-American War and the Filipino Republic
11:03 The Philippine-American War and the End of the Republic
18:02 The Legacy of Asia’s First Constitutional Republic
21:09 Closing & Shoutouts!

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About Kirby:
Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo is a renowned Filipino Culture Bearer and currently the National Coordinator for Culture and Heritage for NAFCON (National Alliance for Filipino Concerns). He is a Dátû and Lakan by blood, and an Activist at heart. Kirby is a direct descendant of the last Paramount Kings of Luzon (of both Lakandúlâ of Tondo and Rája Matandá of Maynílâ), and of the anti-colonial revolutionary Katipuneros and World War II Guerilyeras who fought for the liberation of the Philippines from colonialism. His upbringing exposed him to the contradicting worlds of traditional politics and grassroots activism.

With a keen interest in varying fields (such as history, government, and human rights) and a strong commitment to serve the community, Kirby studied in some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, such as the University of California, Davis, Harvard University, and Université catholique de Louvain. Kirby is also the Co-Founder of the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis and author of the groundbreaking book “Black Lives & Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity, & Genocide.” He is a visiting professor at various colleges in the Philippines and a research fellow with Ágúman Sínúpan Singsing, an institute for indigenous advocacy and the study of Kapampángan language, history, and culture. Kirby is also well-known for his educationally engaging YouTube channel where you can find videos about history, culture, and everything in between!

Dátû Kirby is an educator who is well-rooted in his culture and passionate about his colorful heritage (Kapampángan, Tagálog, Indigenous Áytá, Pangasinan, and Spanish-Basque-Portuguese Mestizo); he strives to decolonize Philippine history and democratize Ethnic Studies through knowledge and creativity.