The Circulo Hispano-Filipino

GROUP 4
The Circulo Hispano-Filipino

During his first year in Madrid, Rizal became part of a Filipino

student organization known as Circulo Hispano-Filipino.

The organization met regularly to discuss the political issues.

It was established in 1882 by a group of Filipino students in
Madrid led by Juan Atayde, a Spaniard born in Manila and a
military officer. Supported by a group of peninsulares, the
organization aimed to voice out the concerns of Filipinos.
The Circulo Hispano-Filipino: Notable Members

Jose Rizal Juan Luna

01 02

Marcelo H. Del Pilar who headed

Graciano Lopez Jaena
03 04 the political section.

Mariano Ponce who headed the Tomas Arejola who headed the
05 literary section. 06 sports section.
The Circulo Hispano-Filipino

The organization was able to publish the Revista del Circulo

Hispano-Filipino, a newspaper aimed at expressing thoughts
about the abusive Spaniard government. However the publication
was short-lived due to lack of funds and conflicting political
issues, which led to the dissolution of the organization.

It is also suggested that the dissolution is due to the members

' lack of sufficient interest and individualism.
The Circulo Hispano-Filipino

"... I was at the Circulo Hispano-

Filipino last Saturday. There, several
matters all pertaining to our country
were taken up. We continue meeting
every Sunday at the house of Mr.
Ortega (D. Pablo Ortega y Rey) vice
president of the council of the
Philippines."