1. Marcelo del Pilar was a better politician than Jose Rizal?

Marcelo Del Pilar was better than Jose Rizal because Marcelo Del Pilar left behind dozens of
letters, altogether a wonderful read for Filipinos interested in history. He's also a good leader in
his time and a Philippine revolutionary propagandist and satirist. He tried to marshall the
nationalist sentiment of the enlightened Filipino illustrators against Spanish imperialism. Rather
than Jose Rizal, they feared him more than they feared the national hero. More importantly,
they considered him the engine of the independence movement among Filipinos. Rizal not only
surpassed him in wit and prose but in clout and political prowess as well. Being wary of him was
only pragmatic.
Marcelo Del Pilar was the only rival of Rizal in the leadership of the Reform movement of
Europe?
2. Marcelo del Pilar, the only viral of Rizal in the leadership of the reform movement in Europe,
became a leader of the reform movement in Spain. The reform and national consciousness
movements that arose among young Filipino expatriates. Despite the fact that its adherents
expressed loyalty to the Spanish colonial government, the movement was harshly repressed and
its most prominent member was executed.
3. Rizal is a visionary journalist?
Rizal is a visionary journalist whose martyrdom is being commemorated today. Rizal awakened
and moved our ancestors towards reclaiming Filipino freedom and dignity. He was able to hone
his potential through perseverance and diligence.
4. Filipinos were known for their industry even before the coming of Spaniards?
Filipinos were known for their industry even before the coming of the Spaniards. The Filipinos
had a rich culture and traded with the Chinese and Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about
the construction of a system comprised of European buildings and churches replicated in
different parts of the archipelago.
5. Rizal is reluctant revolutionary?
Rizal was a reluctant revolutionary to join the revolution because he did not believe in a
revolution that would fail. Rizal, however, was revolutionary in his actions and writings. He paid
the ultimate price for this when he was executed for treason against Spain.