ACTIVITY 6: LA LIGA FILIPINA
1. Read the Constitution of La Liga Filipina and fill out the graphic organizer on
how to these aims could be attained.
AIMS
1. To unite the whole archipelago into one
compact, vigorous, and homogeneous
body.
2. Mutual protection in every want and
necessity.
3. Defense against all violence and
injustice.
4. Encouragement of instruction,
agriculture, and commerce.
HOW THESE AIMS COULD BE
ATTAINED? (Based on the Constitution
of La Liga Filipina)
 Creation of Councils: The
establishment of a structured hierarchy
consisting of Popular Councils, Provincial
Councils, and a Supreme Council ensures
centralized coordination and unity.
 Membership Duties: Members are
required to obey orders promptly and
maintain secrecy, fostering a disciplined and
cohesive organization.
 Communication: Chiefs at different
levels are responsible for maintaining quick
communication among members, which
helps in uniting the archipelago.
 Monthly Dues: Members contribute
monthly dues which create a fund for
mutual aid.
 Support Obligations: Members must
help one another in times of need, and
failing to do so results in penalties.
 Preference in Commerce: Members are
encouraged to support each other’s
businesses, providing economic protection
and support.
 Council Structure: The hierarchical
council system ensures that members can
report injustices and receive protection.
 Fiscal Duties: The Fiscal is responsible
for ensuring compliance with duties and
reporting any infractions, dangers, or
persecutions.
 Unified Response: The organization’s
structure allows for a collective response to
violence and injustice.
 Economic Activities: Members are to
support each other’s businesses, fostering
economic growth.
 Educational Emphasis: Members must
bring new observations, studies, or
candidates to the council, promoting
continuous learning.
 Resource Allocation: The treasurer

5. Study and application of reforms.
manages funds to support necessary
activities, including those related to
instruction, agriculture, and commerce.
 Observations and Studies: Members
are required to present studies and
observations to the councils, encouraging a
culture of continuous improvement and
reform.
 Communication: Chiefs are responsible
for heeding and communicating
observations and petitions, ensuring that
reform ideas are considered and applied.
 Legislative Process: The structured
meetings and record-keeping by the
Secretary help in systematically studying
and applying necessary reforms.