PHILIPPINE

NATIONALISM
AND NATIONAL
SYMBOL
PHILIPPINE NATIONALISM

Nationalism is as old as the history of humankind.

The argument concluded that Rizal’s state of mind
was now fully molded and thorough, and possibly
not by coincidence, it is expressions accords with
is parting from his fatherland.
Rizal has faith that Filipinos could only foster
there, wisdom of nationalism by studying history.
 Rizal factual thought of oneself and drive the
homeland to great things.
 Rizal expresses nationalism as the impression of
oneness by an assemblage of people who hold
shared customs, communal history, a set goals, and
credence in a specific future.
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WHAT IS NATIONALISM?
Nationalism is a concept with a
comprehensive and broad meaning. It is an
idea where the meaning lies on how people
view things according to their personal
experiences and beliefs. 
Nationalism is viewed as a fundamental
building block in the attainment of national
unity and progress.
Nationalism does not exist overnight nor
sentiment that burst out in just one day
 It is a product nourished by shared ideals and
aspirations for national freedom and identity.
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THE START OF FILIPINO NATIONALISM
The term "Filipino" started from Spanish criollos that settled in the
Philippines.
In the 333 years rule of the Philippines, the Spanish leaders referred to
the native as indios.
 The Spaniards born in the Philippines are known as creoles or
insulares. Spaniards born in mainland but residing in the Philippines were
referred to as peninsulares.
Those of mixed ancestry referred to as mestizos. 
 The Philippine Revolution of 1896 was the backbone of the first
nationalist revolution in Asia.
The sense of national awareness in late 1800 came to the mind of the
Filipinos that eventually led to the Philippine Democracy. 4
ESSENTIAL FACTORS THAT BROUGHT SIGNIFICANT CHANGE:

1. Economy
2. Education; and
3. Secularization issues of parishes.
 These factor gave way to the emergence of nationalism
in the Philippines. The Philippines opening to the
international trade.

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ECONOMY

 The Spanish treasure fleets and its eastward rivals, the

Portuguese India Armadas routes of 1498-1640. 
 However the galleon trade between manila and
Acapulco declined due to the arrival of the ship Buen
Consejo in 1765, as they took the shorter route, the Cape
of God Hope was much shorter for it will only take three
months from Spain to the Philippines.
 Shorter journeys to and from Spain brought faster trade
and quicker spread of ideas from Europe.
 Various government and church position transferred to
the roles of the peninsulares who were characterized
mostly in 19th century Philippine history as corrupt
bureaucrats.

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EDUCATION
 Governor General Jose Raon, implemented the royal
order from Spain, that every village or barrio must have a
school and dedicated teacher. 
 The implementation of the order expanded the reach of
primary education during Spanish era.
 After the arrival of Buen Consejo, the Philippines had
more direct contact with Europe and ideas circulating.
 The Philippines was influenced by the principles during
the age of enlightenment and radical changes during the
French revolution.

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SECULARIZATION ISSUE OF FRIARS
By royal decree on February 27,1767, King
Carlos III ordered the Jesuits to be expelled from
Spain and all her colonies. 
The decree reached the Philippines in early
1768, wherein Governor-General Raon tried to
do the Jesuits favor by delaying the
implementation of the high order in exchange for
bribes.
 The expulsion of Jesuit friars from the country
resulted in a shortage of priests in the parishes.
Native priest must be ordained to facilitate the
parishes since the Philippines was already
Christian country.
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 PHILIPPINE
NATIONALISM IS
CLASSIFIED AS:

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OPENING OF THE PHILIPPINES TO
WORLD COMMERCE
 1834 – Spain officially opened Manila to World
Commerce.
 More ports were opened ( Sual, Iloilo, Zamboanga,
Legaspi).
 Brought prosperity to some Filipinos.
 Modern methods of agriculture and improved means of
transportation and communication.
 Emergence of Filipino middle class.

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LIBERAL REGIME OF DELA TORRE

 Carlist army officer

 Governor – General of the Philippines.
 Considered a liberal Spaniards who practiced the liberal
and democratic principle for imposing liberal laws.
 Guisas dela Torre ( Guardia Civil).
 Alpargatas – Spanish national footwear for peasant.

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CAVITE MUTINY
 Rafael Izquierdo (1871-1873) replaced dela Torre
 “with the crucifix in one hand and a sword in the other.”
 Repealed the exemption from rendering the POLO and the
payment of
tribute.
 January 20, 1872
 About 200 Filipino soldiers and workers in the Cavite Arsenal
revolted.
 Led by Seregeant Fernando La Madrid.
 Through the punitive force ordered by Izquierdo La Madrid was
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GOMBURZA EXECUTION
 Izquierdo magnified the mutiny as a full of blown conspiracy
against the
Spanish rule allegedly instigated by fathers:
 Mariano Gomez
 Jose Burgos
 Jacinto Zamora
 Found guilty in a “mock-trial”
 Sentence to die by garrote.
 February 17, 1872
 The three priest were executed in Bagumbayan.
 The execution had a profound effect on many late 19th- century.
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