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(Thanks to Gina for the translations - we're just
trying to indicate the spirit
of the scenes on the banknotes, so no guarantees as to the
accuracy of the
translations and the descriptions of
events!)
The text reads 'Republika Pilipina 1898 - 1901. Sa kumbentong ito itinatag ang Presidensya ng Unang Republika Pilipina na pinanguluhan ng KGG. Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy at dito'y nanatili mula noong ika-10 ng Setyembre 1898 hanggang ika-29 ng Marso 1899.' This roughly translates as "Republic of the Philippines 1898 - 1901. At this convent, the head of the KGG was inaugurated as the President of the first Republic of the Philippines. Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy stayed here from 10th September 1889 to 29th march 1899. |
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This translates as "The Announcement of the Independence of the Philippines 12th June 1898" and shows the people celebrating this great event. |
This is a new version of the note, since 1997. The previous note only depicted Mabini. |
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The second being 'Mga bagong kasapi ng katipunan. Na lumalagda sa mga kasulatan ng KKK sa pamamagitan ng kanilang dugo'. This scene depicts the new members of the Katipunan signing their allegiance to the KKK in their own blood. |
He was also known as the founder of the national language. This is illustrated on the right hand side of the picture with 'Wikang Pambansa' meaning national language. |
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It has been home to 18 Spanish Governor-Generals, 14 American civil Governors and 9 Philippine Presidents, starting with Manual Quezon. |
This shows Sergio Osmena (1878 - 1961), who took over as Philippine President after the death of Manuel Quezon. He was known for leading the Philippines to recovery after the second world war. |
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This depicts Manuel A Roxas (1892 - 1948). He was the last President of the Philippine Commonwealth, and the first President of the 3rd Republic. |
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This shows an aerial view of the 'Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas'. This is situated in Manila and is responsible for minting and printing the Philippine currency. |
This shows Benigno 'Ninoy' S. Aquino Jr. He was assassinated on 21st August 1983 at Manila International Airport, an event which triggered the people to unite against the martial law of President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The dove conceptualizes freedom. The typewriter seen on the far right side represents the equipment he used when he was a newspaperman. |
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The reverse side of the note conceptualizes the ideals and aspirations of Ninoy for a democratic and peaceful country. We see the Filipino Christians, Muslim brothers and the religious hand in hand, a boy and a lady offering flowers to the military, an interpretation of reconciliation; and a dove that made possible a peaceful revolution. Shown also is a bill Ninoy sponsored - "The Study Now Pay Later Plan" which pictures his concern for the education of the youth. Other illustrations depict Ninoy as a war correspondent in Korea and as a Governor in Tarlac where he held office at the Tarlac Capitol, Concepcion Municipal Hall. |
This depicts three Philippine Patriots. Jose Abad Santos (1886 - 1942), Vicente Lim (1888 - 1945) and Josefa Llanes Escoda (1898 - 1945). Jose Abad Santos became the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1941. He was captured and tortured by the Japanese. He would not renounce his allegiance to the USA and so was shot and killed. Vicente Lim was a Philippine General, a hero, martyr and the first Filipino graduate of west Point. Josefa Llanes Escoda was the founder of the Philippine Girl Scouts. |
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This shows scenes of 'Hagdan-Hagdang Palayan ng Banawe', the Banaue Rice Terraces, considered the eight wonder of the world. The rice terraces were said to have existed for the last two thousands years. 'Manunggul' which is a terra cotta jar, three thousand years old and considered one of the finest pieces of Asian art. The figurines are souls sailing a spirit boat into the next world. Langgal is sometimes called Ranggar by the Maranaos in the South. It is a Muslim place of worship. These three vignettes project a new cultural image of the greatness of the Filipino people here and abroad. |
Additional
Information
KKK stands for 'Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan nang manga Anak nang Bayan' - Katipunan for short. It was a secret society started by Andres Bonifacio and his two friends Ladislao Diwa and Teodoro Plata.
There is now a 100,000 peso banknote, which is officially the largest in the world, and which is to commemorate the Centennial. I think only 1000 will be printed. Don't expect to see one on this page!!
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