Francis Scott is a student at Kaibara Highschool. Jordan Robertson, a billionare who leads the E. E. S. (Enhancing Education Systems) foundation arrived at Francis' school, and there the struggle begins in such horrific possibilities, students who f...
"Thanks, I'll head downstairs after I settle down."
"Hurry up so you can still the food when it's hot"
"Yup."
Sitting on my bed, thinking what to do, I began to get very interested on winning.
Tuesday
"Now everyone, since we have talked about the evolution of human beings, now we will talk about Philippine history."
This is such a random lesson, if we are talking about history, why not talk about OUR history.
"First we will talk about Philippine history during the Spanish colonial times. In 1521, , a Portuguese explorer who was serving the Spanish crown, landed in Samar Island on his voyage to circumvent the globe. He explored the islands and named it Archipelago of San Lazaro. Magellan was killed during a rebellion led by a Datu named in Mactan Island (adjacent to Cebu Island). Spain continued to send expeditions to the island for financial gain and on the fourth expedition, Commander Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, named the islands: Philippines, after Prince Philip (later King Philip II), heir to the Spanish throne, ruled the Philippines for 356 years. Damian, please read the second paragraph."
"In 1565, appointed as the first Governor-General of the Philippines. Legazpi chose Manila to be it's capital because of it's natural harbor. Spain's legacy was the conversion of the people to Catholicism and the creation of the privileged landed class. Because of abuses and suppression of the Spaniards, a Propaganda Movement emerged with the aims for equality between Filipinos and Spaniards. The arrest of propagandist and execution in 1896 gave fresh momentum to Filipino rebels to fight against Spain."
"Very good, next, Claire Hudson please read the third paragraph."
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Claire Hudson, her dad is one of the richest entrepreneur in the world, although her dad is rich, she decides to take care of herself only. She is the top 3 student with big grades.
"The secret society of the , founded by Andres Bonifacio attacked the Spanish Garrison in San Juan with little success, while Katipuneros in Cavite Province headed by defeated the Guardia Civil in Cavite. Aguinaldo's victories lead him to be elected as head of the Katipunan. The factions of Bonifacio & Aguinaldo fought and lead to the trial and execution of Bonifacio on Aguinaldo's orders. Aguinaldo later drafted a constitution and established the Republic of in Bulacan province. In 1897, an impasse between the Spanish government and Aguinaldo arose. After negotiations between the two sides, Aguinaldo accepted an amnesty from the Spaniards and US$ 800,000.00 in exchange for his exile to Hong Kong with his government."
"Good. Now we will talk about Philippine History During the American Era, The war which started in Cuba, changed the history of the Philippines. On May 1, 1898, the Americans led by U.S. Navy Admiral George Dewey, in participation of Emilio Aguinaldo, attacked the Spanish Navy in Manila Bay. Faced with defeat, the Philippines was ceded to the by Spain in 1898 after a payment of US$ 20 million to Spain in accordance with the "" ending the Spanish-American War. On June 12, 1898, Filipinos led by Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence. This declaration was opposed by the U.S. who had plans of taking over the colony. And this led to a guerrilla war against the Americans. In 1901, Aguinaldo was captured and declared allegiance to the United States. On the same year, was appointed as the first U.S. governor of the Philippines. The U.S. passed the in 1916 establishing an elected Filipino legislature with a House of representatives & Senate. In 1934, the was passed by the U.S. Congress, established the Commonwealth of the Philippines and promised Philippine independence by 1946. The law also provided for the position of President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. On the May 14, 1935 elections, won the position of President of the .
In accordance with the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934, The Philippines was given independence on July 4, 1946 and the Republic of the Philippines was born.
During the Japanese occupation, On December 8, 1941, the Japanese invades the Philippines hours after bombing Pear Harbor in Hawaii. While the forces of
Prior to Quezon's exile, he advised Dr. Jose P. Laurel to head and cooperate with the Japanese civilian government in the hope that the collaboration will lead to a less brutality of the Japanese towards the Filipinos. Rightly or wrongly, President Laurel and his war time government was largely detested by the Filipinos.
In October 1944, Gen. MacArthur with President Sergio Osmeña (who assumed the presidency after Quezon died on August 1, 1944 in exile in Saranac Lake, New York) returned and liberated the Philippines from the Japanese. Now, I have a question, who was the first president of the Philippines?"
Damian raised his hand "Emilio Aguinaldo is the first President of the Philippines, and a leader of the Philippine Revolution."
"Good, how many Philippine presidents served the country?"
I raised my hand
"Francis."
"There are a total of 16 presidents who served the Philippines."
"Very good, Francis!"
"Tch!"Huh? I heard someone who seems mad, where? Who? No, I must be hallucinating.
"Now, I shall give you your home works, here pass it to your back. There are a total of 27 papers and students, if one paper is missing one student shall be expelled. Good luck everyone." He went outside the room and just after that, the school bell rang.
Ding Dong!
"Lunch break everyone!!!"
Chatter Chatter Chatter Chatter
The cafeteria was loud and noisy. And I again, I haven't seen Louis this time--
"Francis?" Someone patted me from behind, I looked at my back and Damian was there smiling charmingly.
"Can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Huh? Oh sure." This is odd, he doesn't talk to anyone personally, and now he is smiling, and it's eerie.
He stopped walking
"Is it okay if we talk here? I don't want to talk to a person when there's people around."
"Yeah, it's okay."
"You, are putting a lot of work there huh?"
"Huh?"
"You were just a nobody before the E.E.S foundation."
"What did you just say?!!"
"You are a scum."
"!!! Want to pick a fight, huh?"
He smiled as if he was having fun. I grabbed his collar and clenched my fist preparing to punch him.
"You, really are an idiot!"
!!! Wait before having a fight, I have to analyze the situation, why did he bring me here? Why is he smiling? Why did he piss me off?
"HEY YOU BOTH STOP FIGHTING!!!!!!"
"M-mr. John?!"
Caught fighting by Mr. John, both of them has big chance to get expelled.
