READING OF HISTORY OF SOCIAL STUDIES

1. Main Features of Renato Constantino’s
approach in writing history

2. Centering the experiences and
perspectives of the Filipino people
Emphasizing the role of popular
movements and resistance

3. Critiquing economic and social
structures
Developing a distinctly Filipino
language and culture

4. Constantino's approach to writing history was grounded in his
commitment to nationalism, social justice, and the
empowerment of the Filipino people. He sought to challenge
dominant narratives of Philippine history, and to center the
experiences and perspectives of ordinary Filipinos.