GE_9_Midterm_Group_1_4th_Reporter_Abraham_Gracille_English_111044.pptx

Rizal life and his writings

1. The 19th Century Philippines as Rizal's Context Prepared by: Abraham, Gracille B. BSED-3A, English

2. ECONOMIC CONTEXT

3. The country was opened to foreign trade at the end of the 18th century which resulted in the rapid rise of foreign firms in Manila. This stimulated agricultural production and export of sugar, rice, hem and tobacco. Number of families were able to send their sons for an education in Europe.

4. FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FILIPINO NATIONALISM:

5. 1. Opening of the Philippines to International Trade and the Rise of the Middle Class.

6. 2. Influx of European Liberalism

7. 3. Opening of the Suez Canal on November 17, 1869

8. 4. Spanish Revolution of 1868 and the Liberal Regime of Carlos Maria Dela Torre (1869-1871)

9. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

10. Abolished censorship of the press and allowed unlimited discussions of political problems and proclaimed freedom of speech.

11. Abolished flogging as a punishment.

12. Curtailed abuses particularly the tribute and the polo.

13. Allowed secular priests to be assigned to vacant parishes or seminaries and created an office which would prevent abuses by members of the regular religious orders.

14. Reformed the royal audience to bring about speedier ad ministration of justice.

15. Decreed educational reforms, ordered the setting up of medical, pharmacy, and vocational schools.

16. Created the council of the Philippines on December 4, 1870 which was a consultative body to study Philippine problems and propose solutions to the.

17. 5. Rafael De Izquiredo (1871-1873), the Cavite Mutiny of 1872, and the Execution of GomBurZa (February i 7, 072)

18. GOMBURZA fought for the Filipinization of parishes and champions of liberalism and humanitarianism. They were charged of sedition and rebellion due to the false testimony of Francisco Zaldua .

19. Thank you very much!