CHAPTER 10

DIRECTION: Make a comparison between Rizal and Morga regarding Filipino history and culture.

Rizal and Morga are two significant figures in Philippine history who have made contributions to our
understanding of Filipino history and culture, albeit in diverse ways. Here is a comparison between the
two:

RIZAL MORGA
Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist, Antonio de Morga, a Spanish
and polymath, lived during the colonial official, authored the
late 19th century when the book "Sucesos de las Islas
Philippines was a colony of Filipinas" (Events in the
Historical Spain. He witnessed the Philippine Islands) in 1609. It
Context oppressive rule of the Spanish provides valuable insights into
colonial government and the the precolonial Philippines and
injustices suffered by the the early years of Spanish
Filipino people. colonization.
Rizal's works, particularly his Morga's work, "Sucesos de las
novels "Noli Me Tangere" and Islas Filipinas," was primarily a
"El Filibusterismo," critiqued historical account of the
Spanish colonialism and Philippines during the early
exposed the social ills prevalent years of Spanish colonization. It
Perspective in Philippine society. He aimed documented the pre-Hispanic
to awaken the Filipino people's society, customs, traditions, and
national consciousness and the initial interactions between
advocate for reforms and the Spanish and the Filipinos.
equality.
Rizal's writings and ideas played Morga's book was not widely
a pivotal role in the Philippine known during his time but
Revolution against Spanish rule. gained prominence in the 19th
Influence He emphasized the importance century. It provided a historical
of education, cultural pride, and foundation for understanding the
unity among Filipinos. precolonial Philippines and the
effects of Spanish colonization.
Rizal's writings and teachings Morga's book, though not
significantly influenced the intended as a cultural study,
development of Filipino national indirectly shed light on
identity and cultural awakening. precolonial Filipino culture,
His advocacy for social reforms, practices, and traditions. It
love for the Filipino language, sparked an interest among
and appreciation for Indigenous Filipinos to explore and reclaim
Cultural Impact cultures helped shape the their cultural roots, reinforcing
Filipino national consciousness. the idea that Filipino identity is
rooted in a rich precolonial
history.