RIZAL (19TH CENTURY)

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  • To understand Rizal, one must study the history of the 19th Century, Siglo ng Ligalig
  • Unstable Colonial Rule
    • Ferdinand VII - The start of political chaos in Spain
  • The Corrupt Officials of Spain

    • In one year, the Philippines had 50 Governor-Generals
    • The harsh, selfish and incompetent rulers
    • Rafael de Izquierido (Cruel and heartless)
    • Almirante Jose Malcampo (A great general when fighting the Moros but incompetent in office)
    • General Primo de Rivera (2x Governor-General who accepted bribes from casinos)
    • General Valeriano Weyler (Was once poor but turned rich after amassing a fortune during his rule)
    • Tirano (A butcher)
  • Depriving Human Rights

    • Freedom and Rights
    • The Spanish officials deprived these right to the Filipinos in Asia
    • Sinibaldo de Mas
  • Inequality in Law

    • Spanish misionaries spread Christianity
    • Yet Spanish authorities do not walk the life of Christ
    • There is mistreatment and inequality towards Filipinos in law and real life
    • Leyes de Indias (protecting the rights of natives)
    • Codigo Penal/Kodigo Penal
  • Erroneous Implementation of the Justice System

    • Corrupted
    • The court officials are ignorant
    • Justice is brought, partial and slow
  • Discrimination is prevalent in government, offices, courts, military, society, education and religion.
  • Rule of Friars

    • Fraliocracy
    • Political power fell into their hands
    • They secretly control the Philippines under the name of the Civil Government
    • Supervisors of local elections, inspectors of government and taxes
  • Forced Labour

    • Also known as Polo
    • Forced labour to construct schools,churches hospitals, and roads and bridges
    • 16-60 years old. 40 days
    • July 12, 1883, 18-60 years old. Reduced to 15 days.
  • The Guardia Civiles (Civil Guards)

    • The greatest symbol of cruelty in the Philippines
    • Created by the King on February 12, 1852
    • To protect and maintain the peace and order in the Philippines
    • Known for their excessive cruelty, abuse, mistreatment, extortion and rape
    • No discipline
    • Divide and Conquer - The loyalty of the natives was secured by giving them positions and instilling fear through example. Once the infighting is over, the Spanish conquer all.
  • The friars combined all superstitions from the natives, so that during festivals, they would earn money.
  • Freemasonry — A brotherhood of enlightened men that believes in equality and challenges the customs of society and the church. It was brought to the Philippines. The church warned that all members of masonry found were to be bared from church and school. Prominent men often join freemasonry to help others and their community.