Customs Of
Tagalog
By Juan De Plasencia
Arrival in the
Philippines
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Came with the first batch of Franciscan missionaries in the Philippines in
1577.
Born in the 16th century to the illustrious family of the Portocarreros in
Plasencia in the region of Extremadura, Spain
His real name is Joan de Puerto Carrero, del convento de Villanueva de la
Serena
He was a Spanish Friar of the Franciscan order.
Said to have been inspired to be a Franciscan because of his upbringing
spent during a spiritual and religious resurgence affected by Spain's siglo de
oro.
Well reputed as the one who took the leading role in fostering the spread of
primary education.
Initiated the
Reduccion Policy
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Policy to reduce or resettle natives in central locations
Some of his works aimed to put an end to some
injustices being committed against the natives by certain
government officials.
Life in the
Philippines
-
Started preaching in Laguna de Bay and Quezon areas
as early as two months upon arrival in Manila.
Also preached in provinces in Bulacan and Rizal.
Elected as the custos of the friars in May 23, 1584 and
held it until 1588.
Passed away in Liliw, Laguna in the year 1590.
Literary Works
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Arte de la Lengua (Art of Language)
Vocabulario
Coleccion de frases tagala (Collection of Tagalog
Phrases)
Catecismo de la Doctrina Cristiana (1581)
-Translated the Christian Doctrines in Tagalog
Diccionario Tagalog (1580)
La Santina (1585) - Opus on prayer and meditation
Relacion de las Costumbres de Los Tagalos (1589) - First
Civil Code of the Philippines
Customs of the Tagalogs (Juan de Plasencia)
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