19th Century Philippines
The priests or friars have a lot of powers
during the Spanish period. They serve as
preacher, confessor, recorder of deeds,
tax collector, election inspector, law
enforcer, teacher and substitute to
governor-general.
The Philippines is under the colony of
Spain and the monarchy. The head of the
Philippines is the governor-general. Only
men were allowed to vote. Women were
not allowed to take a position in the
government.
Filipinos were not allowed to trade with
the other countries. There is also a
monopoly in the industry like tobacco. The
wages during the Spanish era is around 2
pesos and it would suffice to the needs of
a Filipino family.
Women were allowed to stay only in their
homes and in schools that is exclusively
for them under the supervision of nuns.
Present Philippines
There are many religions and the people
are free to choose.
the Philippines is independent, following
the Democratic-Republic types of
government and it has three branches
namely: the executive department headed
Catholic is the official by the president; the legislative
religion. department which includes the senators
and house of representatives; and the
Child or human judiciary headed by the Chief Justice of the
sacrifices is Supreme Court.
prohibited.
There is also a tax collection. Filipinos are
There are systems of allowed to trade with the other countries
banking. following the legal process.
They can choose their profession. They are
also now not limited to their homes and
can do some works of men. Women are
free to socialize to the opposite sex.