Family History
Family History
By: Andre Cauilan
Social Science 1 Project
Introduction
Our family name is the most important treasure that we have. It is the sum of our ancestor’s lives, which includes their experiences, memories and life-long lessons. It is who they are, but more importantly, who we are. Before I came into this world, my image or reputation was already, a little bit, predefined. It has been predefined by my ancestors. People were already predicting what my personality would be, how intelligent I will be, etc. They did not just say these things without basis. They based their comments on my ancestors and predecessors. For instance, when someone you know is bright or intelligent, most of the time you will expect his or her children to be likewise. This is the reason why our names can considered as treasures. When we pass it or hand it down, we are not just passing down our name. We are passing our personality, our reputation, the essence of our lives. This project has allowed me to explore this treasure. It made me realize its true value and worth. In knowing my ancestors I was also able to discover myself.
I would like to thank my relatives for letting me have a part of their precious time in which they narrated and explained to me parts of their lives very carefully and in full detail. Without all of you, I will never be who I am right now.
Early Beginnings
Part 1
Lutgarda Siokon Alviola
My great-great grandmother came from Kabankalan, Negros Occidental. She was born on October 29,1887 to Agaton Siokon and Segunda Alvarez. She was of Chinese-Spanish descent and was said to be a beauty. She is known by her grandchildren as “Lola Ada” and was described as charming and adorable. She raised nine upright and respected children. Her daughter, Gracia Siokon Alviola is my great-grandmother.
Lola Ada lived to an age of one-hundred and one. During this time she has earned a lot of achievements and one of them includes being a “Gintong Ina Awardee”. She was
By: Andre Cauilan
Social Science 1 Project
Introduction
Our family name is the most important treasure that we have. It is the sum of our ancestor’s lives, which includes their experiences, memories and life-long lessons. It is who they are, but more importantly, who we are. Before I came into this world, my image or reputation was already, a little bit, predefined. It has been predefined by my ancestors. People were already predicting what my personality would be, how intelligent I will be, etc. They did not just say these things without basis. They based their comments on my ancestors and predecessors. For instance, when someone you know is bright or intelligent, most of the time you will expect his or her children to be likewise. This is the reason why our names can considered as treasures. When we pass it or hand it down, we are not just passing down our name. We are passing our personality, our reputation, the essence of our lives. This project has allowed me to explore this treasure. It made me realize its true value and worth. In knowing my ancestors I was also able to discover myself.
I would like to thank my relatives for letting me have a part of their precious time in which they narrated and explained to me parts of their lives very carefully and in full detail. Without all of you, I will never be who I am right now.
Early Beginnings
Part 1
Lutgarda Siokon Alviola
My great-great grandmother came from Kabankalan, Negros Occidental. She was born on October 29,1887 to Agaton Siokon and Segunda Alvarez. She was of Chinese-Spanish descent and was said to be a beauty. She is known by her grandchildren as “Lola Ada” and was described as charming and adorable. She raised nine upright and respected children. Her daughter, Gracia Siokon Alviola is my great-grandmother.
Lola Ada lived to an age of one-hundred and one. During this time she has earned a lot of achievements and one of them includes being a “Gintong Ina Awardee”. She was