‘Lolo Andres, Unang Pangulo,’ dokumentaryo ni Howie Severino (Full Episode) | I-Witness

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Summary

This I-Witness documentary explores the life, misconceptions, and revolutionary legacy of Andres Bonifacio through the perspective of his great-great grandnephew, Atty. Gary Bonifacio.

Highlights

Atty. Gary Bonifacio's Connection
00:01:00

Atty. Gary Bonifacio discusses the shadow of history on his family, the traumatic execution of his ancestor, and his decision to join the Freemasons as his great-great granduncle once did.

Debunking Myths and Personal History
00:05:06

The documentary challenges common portrayals of Bonifacio as a poor, uneducated man who went barefoot, revealing instead that he was an intelligent, well-dressed, and middle-class worker.

Early Life and The Struggle
00:06:46

Exploration of the Bonifacio family's roots in Tondo, how Andres provided for his siblings after losing his parents, and his work as an agent for foreign firms which fueled his class consciousness.

The First President Debate
00:19:01

Historians Dr. Mila Guerrero and Ramon Villegas discuss if Bonifacio should be considered the true first president of the Philippines, citing his leadership of the Katipunan and the questionable results of the Tejeros Convention.

Betrayal and Execution
00:25:28

The somber account of the military tribunal that sentenced Andres and Procopio Bonifacio to death, their execution in the mountains of Maragondon, and the historical injustice that followed.

Preserving the Legacy
00:27:34

Atty. Gary Bonifacio shares his final thoughts on how the current generations should remember and honor the 'Supremo' not just with monuments, but by emulating his ideals and love for the country.

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