The Principle of Assimilation, also known as the "Liga Filipina Program," was a concept advocated by Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero, in the nineteenth century. It proposed that Filipinos adopt Spanish culture and language in order to achieve social equality and opportunities. Rizal believed that demonstrating to the Spanish colonial authorities that Filipinos were capable of self-government was the key to achieving independence and progress. 2. Rizal’s relationship with the other Propagandists. Rizal was close to many other propagandists, or members of the Propaganda Movement, a group of Filipino intellectuals who sought reforms and independence for the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. Marcelo H. Rizal was one of Rizal's fellow propagandists. Antonio Luna, Graciano Lopez Jaena, and del Pilar. They shared a common goal of fighting for the Filipino people's rights and freedoms, and they spread their message through various forms of media such as newspapers, books, and speeches. Although their approaches and strategies differed, they all played an important role in the eventual achievement of Philippine independence.