INTEGRATION INTO

SPANISH EMPIRE
Table of contents
1. Administration organization

2. Economic Institution Imposed by Spain

3.Challenges to Spanish Imposition of Sovereignty

4. Economic Development Program

5. Social Transformation

6. Cultural Transformation
7. Educational Transformation
Spain's colonization of the Philippines was
completed with the conquest of Manila.

This chapter focused on integrating the

Philippines into the Spanish empire and the
social, cultural, and educational
transformation brought about by integration.
 Administrative Organization
Before the 19th Century, the Philippines was governed indirectly by the Spanish crown
through the Consejo de las Indias or Council of the indies.

The National Government- The Governor-General, appointed by the

Spanish monarch, was the head of the Spanish colonial government in the
country.
Audencia Real or Royal Audencia- The supreme court and lower courtin the
Philippines during Spanish times

LOCAL GOVERNMENT- namely, provinces, towns; cities, and barrios. Each

province was headed by an alcalde mayor or provincial governor, who
exercised executive and judicial functions. alcaldias or provinces were
divided into towns or Pueblos. it was headed by a Gobernadorcillio or town
mayor. he was elected by all married males. his principal responsibility was
tax election.
Economic Institution Imposed by Spain

ENCOMIENDA SYSTEM
TAXATION
FORCED LABOR or THE POLO Y SERVICIO
THE GALLEON TRADE
 CHALLENGES TO SPANISH
IMPOSITION OF SOVEREIGNITY

Resistance from Local Tribes: Indigenous groups, such as the Moros and other tribal communities, resisted
Spanish rule through armed uprisings. The constant struggle for control in Mindanao is a notable example.

Geographical Challenges: The archipelagic nature of the Philippines made it difficult for the Spanish to
establish full control over all regions. Remote islands and dense jungles often served as refuge for resistance
movements.

Chinese and Islamic Influence: Trade and cultural ties with Chinese merchants and Islamic communities in the
region provided alternative sources of influence, challenging the exclusivity of Spanish authority.

Limited Resources: The Spanish colonial administration faced challenges in terms of manpower and
resources, hindering their ability to exert control over the entire archipelago effectively.

Cultural Differences: The imposition of Spanish culture and religion faced resistance from communities with
deeply rooted indigenous traditions and beliefs. The clash of cultures led to social unrest.
 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS

After the abolition of the Manila-Acapulco trade, Spain initiated

programs geared towards promoting the economic development of
the philippines. 18th Century Spanish Rule.

Development of Agriculture
Organization of the economic society of friends of the country.
The Tobacco Monopoly
The Royal Company of the Philippines.
The Opening of Manila to foreign Trade
 SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL
TRANSFORMATIONS

spanish colonization transformed the Filipinos socially, culturally, and

educationaly.

SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS

Conversion of the filipinos to Catholicism

Beginnings of feudalistic Society
Hispanization of Filipino Surnames.
Methamorphosis of bahay kubo into bahay na bato.
Indigenization of spanish and chinese cruisine.
Change in the Filipino mode of dressing
Introduction of the spanish language
Celebration of Religious Feasts honoring patron saints.
CULTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS EDUCATIONAL
TRANSFORMATIONS

Introduction of the latin alphabet

Introduction of the art and University of Sto. Thomas
printing
Apperance of theocratic Spanish education
Literature
Persistence of folk and Colonial
Art.
Introduction of Hispanic Music
and Western Musical
Instruments.
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