Scene 1: The bustling streets of 19th-century Manila are filled with traders and locals engaging in

commerce. The Galleon trade, though declining, still echoes in the conversations of merchants as they
discuss the impact of foreign consulates and the evolving economic landscape.

Character 1: Galleon Trade is declining recently

Character 2: Yeah, some of the power traders began to trade directly to China

Character 1: This event will have negative impact to us in the long run

Character 3: What will happen to all of us traders and consumers if it will last long.

Scene 2: A modest home in Calamba, Laguna, where a young Jose Rizal is born into a rising middle-
class family. The household is filled with a sense of pride as they witness the socio-economic changes
sweeping through the Philippines. Old tales of the Galleon trade are shared, highlighting the once-
booming exchange between the Philippines and the Americas.

Character 1 (Rizal Father): I have a story about the Galleon Trade, shaping our culture and identity.

Character 2 (Rizal): When did this happen, Papa? How did it impact our people?

Character 1 (Rizal Father): The Manila Galleon Trade, start from the 1565 to 1815. It brought
development but also left scars.

Character 2 (Rizal): Oh that's sad, Spaniards are the one who benefits the most in this trade

Scene 3: Jose Rizal, a bright student, attends the Ateneo Municipal in Manila. He immerses himself in
various subjects, reflecting the changing educational landscape that includes mathematics, poetry, and
the arts. Conversations among students touch on the historical significance of the Galleon trade and
how it influenced the economic shifts in the archipelago.

*Inside the classroom*

Narration: The professor discuss abour their topic about the historical significance of Galleon Trade and
how it influenced the economic shifts in the archipelago

Student 1: Is it amazing? This galleon trade thing?

Student 2: You're right, it helps all involved countries to develop.

Narration (bottom part of the scene): While Rizal hearing his Spaniards classmates his thoughts are filled
with anger and sadness while remembering how many filipino people suffer and became slaves in this
trade

Scene 4: The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 becomes a topic of discussion among locals,
symbolizing the shrinking gap between the Philippines and the rest of the world. Ideas of liberty start
to infiltrate the minds of the Filipino people, fueled in part by the historical connections established
through centuries of trade.

Narration: Suez Canal was built and finally open in 1869. The gap between Philippines and the rest of the
world are shrinking little by little

Character 1: Finally, more and more traders across the globe can travel faster thanks to Suez Canal.

Character 2: I hope our economy prosper with this.

Character 3: More products will be introduced to our country coming from different countries and also
our product will travel across the globe.

Scene 5: Jose Rizal, now a student in Spain, becomes part of the league of Filipino students. Together,
they form the Propaganda Movement, aiming to address Spanish abuses and advocate for reforms in
the Philippines. Rizal, drawing parallels between the fading Galleon trade and the changing socio-
economic landscape, sees the potential for a new era in Philippine history.

Narration: Rizal and his fellow Filipino schoolmates form a propaganda movement, aiming to address
Spanish abuses and advocate for reforms in the Philippines.

Character 1: Spanish has been abusing many Filipinos, We can't tolerate this kind of doing.

Character 2: We need to act now before it's too late.

Rizal: It is indeed the right time to do this, as the galleon trade fading and the changes in the socio-
economic in the Philippines, I see potential for the new era.
Scene 6: Rizal and his fellow reformists, including Marcelo H. Del Pilar and Graciano Lopez Jaena, meet
in cafes in Spain, discussing their dissatisfaction with the current state of their homeland and
envisioning a better future. The Galleon trade becomes a metaphor for the need to adapt and forge
new connections with the changing global dynamics.

Narration: Rizal meet his fellow reformists in the cafe in Spain.

Del Pilar: Our dear homeland now are not in the good shape.

Rizal: Our economy are not doing well.

Jaena: In order to help the economy, our countrymen need to adapt and forge new connection with
changing global dynamics.

Scene 7: The students publish articles and essays in La Solidaridad, a newspaper aimed at conveying
their ideas of nationalism. The writings, despite being published abroad, find their way back to the
Philippines, sparking intellectual discussions about the historical ties established during the Galleon
trade.

(Narration nalang 'tong scene 7)

Scene 8: Copies of La Solidaridad are smuggled into the Philippines. In coffee shops and homes,
Filipinos read about the democratic influences from the United States and the principles of "Liberty,
Equality, and Fraternity." The Galleon trade is referenced as a period that, though past, left a lasting
impact on the Filipino psyche and economic structures.

(Same dito sa scene 8)

Scene 9: Rizal, now back in the Philippines, passionately engages with locals, discussing the
importance of education and enlightenment. He emphasizes the need for Filipinos to know their rights
and privileges, drawing inspiration from the lessons learned during the Galleon trade era.
Narration: Rizal are now back in the Philippines, passionately engages with locals.

(Nakaharap si rizal sa mga tao yung parang nag sspeech na style)

Rizal: Education is very important to us, Friar force us to learn to read and write their language but never
thought the meaning of it

Rizal: We have to know our rights and privileges.

*Gawin nyo nalang dito sa yung unang sentence sa isang box tas yung pangalawa isa pang box pero
may parang line na magkaconnect parang katulad ng sa mga komiks*

Scene 10: The emergence of a Filipino middle class becomes evident in the social fabric of Manila.
Families display their newfound wealth through possessions, and education becomes a symbol of
social status. The decline of the Galleon trade is juxtaposed with the rise of a new, locally-driven
economic landscape.

(Narration lang tong scene 10)

Scene 11: A debate arises among the Filipinos about the future of their nation. Some advocate for
independence, while others, inspired by the reformists, believe that becoming Spanish citizens is the
key to a brighter future. The Galleon trade serves as a historical backdrop, reminding them of the
resilience and adaptability needed in times of change.

(inanarrate yang scene 11)

*Dito pwede may hati na scene yung sa kaliwa nag aadvocate ng independence tas sa kanan nag
aadvocate naman na maging Spanish citizen nalang sila*

Left side: Being independent will free us from the Spaniards doing, they abuse us and their economy
benefit alot from us.

Right Side: We need to become a Spanish citizens, it is the key to a bright future, they help us develop our
economy when they arrived here.
Scene 12: Amidst the social changes, conversations in marketplaces touch on the memories of the
Galleon trade as a time of prosperity and cultural exchange. Nostalgia for this era mingles with the
aspirations for a new, enlightened Philippines.

*Lagay nalang sa narration tong 12 tas may konting dialogue*

Character 1: do you remember when galleon trade are still popular?

Character 2: Yes how I can forgot that, traders vessels use to come here before directing to China.

Character 1: Yeah that's the time where our economy prosper the most

Character 2: But now, big traders are directing to China, that cause galleon trade to fade significantly.

(Narration nalang to hanggang scene 20) if okay lang? Parang wala na kase masyado dialogue dito puro
reminiscing nalang past events.

Scene 13: The Propaganda Movement gains momentum, with La Solidaridad reaching Filipinos from
various walks of life. The stories of the Galleon trade are recounted alongside calls for justice and
national unity.

Scene 14: Rizal, now seen as a symbol of hope, returns to his roots in Calamba. The local community,
inspired by his experiences abroad and the historical significance of the Galleon trade, rallies behind
the cause for reform and national identity.

Scene 15: The decline of the Galleon trade is mirrored in the fading influence of traditional Spanish
structures in the Philippines. The once-dominant power dynamics give way to a burgeoning sense of
Filipino pride and self-determination.

Scene 16: The Reformists, now back in the Philippines, face challenges from Spanish authorities. La
Solidaridad continues to serve as a platform for expressing the aspirations of a nation in the making,
echoing the determination of those who navigated the Galleon trade routes before them.
Scene 17: The Filipino middle class grows not only in wealth but also in political awareness. As the
19th century draws to a close, the Reformists advocate for a Philippines that is more than just a
trading partner but a nation with a distinct cultural identity.

Scene 18: The legacy of Jose Rizal and the reformists lives on as the Philippines enters the 20th
century. The groundwork laid in the 19th century becomes the foundation for the nation's ongoing
pursuit of liberty and equality.

Scene 19: Filipinos, armed with newfound knowledge and a sense of identity, begin to demand
reforms from the Spanish authorities. The echoes of liberty and human rights become a rallying cry.
The historical lessons from the Galleon trade are invoked as a testament to the resilience of the
Filipino spirit.

Scene 20: As the curtain falls on this historical narrative, the audience is left with a profound sense of
the transformative power of ideas and the indomitable spirit of a people determined to shape their
destiny, drawing inspiration not only from the challenges of the 19th century but also from the rich
tapestry of the Galleon trade era.