THE

PHILIPPINES:
A CENTURY
HENCE
 AN ESSAY
September 30 1889 –
February 1, 1890

Writer: Dr. Jose Rizal

Publish in La
Solidaridad in Madrid
THE ANALYSIS OF THE PAST

Cause of the Filipino’s suffering

Execution of Spain’s policies
The loss of Philippine culture and traditions
Innate sensitivity and submissiveness of Filipino
Realization towards colonial oppression
 What will become of
the Philippines within
a century?
 The past and present condition of
the Philippines
 Maintenance of Spanish authority
 Role of priest
 Emergence of an enlightened class
 Prevention of progress of the
Philippines
  Transformation in a political sense
 Reforms
 Sancho panza in barataria island
• Sancho = Philippines
the government see in them? A. prove to be unruly B. Became political trimmers C. Act properly *
FAR ( federal acquisition regulation) * Summarize
• Dishes = Reforms
• Rezio = Person interested in not having
the dishes touched
  Declaring the press in the Philippines free
 Instituting Filipino delegates
 Risk that the government see in them?
a. Prove to be unruly
the government see in them? A. prove to be unruly B. Became political trimmers C. Act properly *
b. Became political
FAR ( federal trimmers
acquisition regulation) * Summarize
c. Act properly
 FAR ( Federal Acquisition Regulation)
 Summarize
 “The existence of a foreign body within
another endowed with strength
and activity is contrary to all natural and
ethical laws.”
That might lead to three possible
outcomes:
1.To have the Philippines become a
province of Spain;
2.The abolishment of the Philippines; or
3.To exterminate Spain in the country.
problems:
We are oppressed by the Spain on our
educational rights and privileges as a
Filipino.
Poverty
Ignoring the Filipinos capability.
Dying Filipino culture.