The Philippine citizen: a text-book of civics, describing the nature of government, the Philippine government, and the rights and duties of citizens

This textbook was created by Prescott F. Jernegan and published in Manila during the early years of the American colonial administration of the Philippines. The publication date of 1907 places it directly after the establishment of the Philippine Assembly, the first popularly elected legislative body, whose inaugural election is referenced within the text. It served as a foundational civic education tool intended for the Filipino population to understand and participate in the new Insular Government structure, detailing the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The work is a critical primary source reflecting the American policy of "tutelage," aiming to introduce democratic principles and prepare the Filipino people for self-governance.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.

Date Created: 1908 (Based on the internal references to the First Philippine Assembly of 1907 and contemporary administrative data).

APA Citation:

Jernegan, P. F. (1907). The Philippine citizen: a text-book of civics, describing the nature of government, the Philippine government, and the rights and duties of citizens of the Philippines. Philippine education publishers.