ON LEADERSHIP AND

GOVERNANCE
MODULE 3
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SIMOUN’S STATEMENT:

"When a man is denied justice, what should he do?

Should he take matters into his own hands, or
should he wait for Spain to provide him rights...?
- He emphasized that if the people's demands are not
met, they will be compelled to resist the system and
form movements to fight for their rights.
EL FILI’S MESSAGE
- The Philippines' inept leaders, crooked
bureaucrats, and political system could
lead to Spain's demise
- El Fili emphasized the importance of
national sentiment in guarding society
against all forms of injustices and
oppression, which may be interpreted as
a demand for excellent leadership.
● Rizal was regarded as a capable leader.
● His Propaganda Movement colleagues
admired him because he demonstrated
leadership that was not motivated by personal
gain.
● While exposing the colonial government's
misdeeds, Rizal also pushed Filipinos to
protect their rights as one of their primary
obligation
❖ Rizal denounced the friar-led officials for their avarice, corruption, and
exploitation of the natives.
❖ On the other hand, he chastised his fellow Filipinos for failing to respond to
the Spaniards' harsh leadership challenges. For example, Basilio's character,
despite his and his family's great suffering, refused to endorse Simoun's
attempt to topple the government.
❖ After being captured and imprisoned and losing his sweetheart, Juli, he joined
the revolutionary gang. Senor Pasta, for example, abandoned his noble
principles to serve the interests of those who employed him.
● The country's social, economic, and
political transformations are facilitated by
good leadership and governance.
● All of this is possible if the leaders have
moral fiber and are willing to put their
interests aside for the good of their
constituents.
THE END.