History With Lourd The Greatest Hoaxes in Philippine History

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History with Lourd: The Greatest Hoaxes in Philippine History

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1lShfwt930) and answer the
following question.
1. Why did Jose Marco become the most successful Conman in the
study of Philippine History?
In Tagalog, a hoax is defined as "peke," "pandaraya," or
"panlilinlang." From P.T. Barnum, the American Circus Master, "A
SUCKER IS BORN EVERY DAY”. This can be found throughout
Philippine history. The CODE OF KALANTIAW, which was the code
that our forefathers in the island of Negros observed before the
arrival of the Spaniards, is one of the largest hoaxes in Philippine
history.
Code of Kalantiaw was discovered in 1913. It was founded

in 1433 in Aklan and is made up of laws. Kalantiaw is supposed
to be the Philippines' lawgiver. He is a Datu who constructed a
loop of laws outlining various offenses and punishments. It
reminds the Mesopotamia's Hammurabi Code. For example, if
you murder someone, steal, or injure the elderly, you will be tied
to a rock, drowned in the river, or drenched in boiling water as
punishment. Another example is that anyone who kills a black cat
while the moon is full will be bitten by ants.
The Code of Kalantiaw was proven to be a forgery by

American Scholar William Henry Scott in 1967. There are
contradictions, according to him. First, how did they know 1458
was Kalantiaw's year, and even Kalantiaw himself? Second, is
there a genuine Kalantiaw? Some believe he's from Panay, but
the document states he's from Negros.
It is Jose Marco, a collector of historical records, who is the

mischievous genius behind the Code of Kalantiaw, the so-called
greatest conman in the Philippines. According to Vic Torres, a
DLSU historian, an investigation of the work or document
provided by Marco revealed that it is a forgery.
Jose Marco is also the subject of another hoax. There is a
legend of a governor's spouse who can transform into a wolf
during the Spanish period. Padre Jose Burgos, one of the three
priests of the GomBurZa, penned the novel La Loba Negra in the
eighteenth century. However, many people question if Padre Jose
Burgos wrote the novel La Loba Negra. According to Vic Torres, a
DLSU historian, the handwriting was different, several elements
did not suit the historical context, and the signature in the novel
was not his signature at all. Following that, historians Teodoro
Agoncillo, William Henry Scott, and Fr. The novel La Loba Negra
by John Schumacher. Jose Marco's La Loba Negra appears to be
a counterfeit, according to them.
Jose Marco was regarded as the most successful conman in

Philippine history. He was able to persuade practically everyone
to believe in his deceptions. Even though they are largely
hypothetical, many people still believe him. The Code of
Kalantiaw, is one of his biggest hoaxes as well as the legend of a
governor's spouse that is also stated above.
2. What are the hoaxes during Marcos administration? What kind of

historical criticism did historian use to uncover those hoaxes?
The Tribe of Tasaday in South Cotabato, found by Manuel
“Manda” Elizalde, the leader of PANAMIN (Presidential Arm for
National Minorities) in 1971, was one of the hoaxes perpetrated
under Ferdinand Marcos' presidency. They were thought to be a
group of people whose manner of life was unique and stone-age
artifacts have been seen and preserved. When Marcos' finding
had flaws, they were discovered, and the regime was
overthrown. He vanished, as did Elizalde, along with the
development funds for the alleged tribe.
During Ferdinand Marcos' presidency, another hoax he

perpetrated was his claim to be a combat hero. Many citizens
believed in him at the time because he had nearly 30 medals,
which he said were the best in the world. Most of the material
came from the Second World War. He even claimed to be the
Maharlika Group's Guerrilla Leader. The US military then rejected
this, claiming that there were no records of Marcos' involvement
in World War II. The main goal of this deception was to gain
publicity, which he did once he became president of the
Philippines.
External and internal criticism were employed by historians

to identify these hoaxes. They looked at the dates the medals
were given out to check if they were out of date. Marcos' claims
were likewise unsupported by witnesses. They also looked for the
source or location of the medals or awards. Those who were
suspected of awarding Marcos medals were also identified and
verified. Historians have also written on the Tasaday Tribe.
Sought for their origins, to see if they were a stone-age group or
a subset of an existing community or tribe. They also received
testimony from local tribesmen that they were impersonating
Tasaday in order to get money and other valuables. When
Elizalde left the nation, no record of the Tasaday was found.
3. What lesson did this documentary impart specially in relation

with the spread of fake news?
For example, our social media feeds are flooded with fake
news articles, and it is difficult for us to distinguish between
legitimate sources and fake sources. This deluge of
misinformation breeds skepticism of reliable news and reinforces
our own biases. If the truth is to rise again, we must master
media literacy skills to distinguish fact from fiction, and true
news from fake news. We must also encourage everyone to
speak up when they come across dodgy stories in order to
prevent them from spreading. The fake news problem is too big
to be solved by one person, but if everyone works together, it
can be part of the solution. We also need to be a researcher for
truth to know the truth. We must not easily believe others if they
cannot show us enough proof to prove the argument.

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History with Lourd: The Greatest Hoaxes in Philippine History

Code of Kalantiaw was discovered in 1913. It was founded

The Code of Kalantiaw was proven to be a forgery by

It is Jose Marco, a collector of historical records, who is the

Jose Marco was regarded as the most successful conman in

2. What are the hoaxes during Marcos administration? What kind of

During Ferdinand Marcos' presidency, another hoax he

External and internal criticism were employed by historians

3. What lesson did this documentary impart specially in relation

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