Chapter 9

The Philippines: A Century Hence

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

• 1. Assess Rizal’s writings.

• 2. Evaluate the value of understanding the past.
• 3. Frame arguments based on evidence.
 Filipinas Dentro De Cien Años
• The Philippines A Century Hence - is an essay meant to forecast the future
of the country within a hundred years. This essay, published in La
Solidaridad of Madrid, reflected Rizal’s sentiments about the glorious past
of the Philippines, the deterioration of the Philippine economy, and
exposed the foundations of the native Filipinos’ sufferings under the cruel
Spanish rule.
 CAUSES OF MISERIES

1. Spain’s implementation of her military laws

Because of such policies, the Philippine population decreased significantly.
Poverty became more widespread, and farmlands were left to wither. The
family as a unit of society was neglected, and overall, every aspect of the life
of the Filipino was retarded
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2. Deterioration and disappearance of Filipino indigenous
culture
When Spain came with the sword and the cross, it began the gradual
destruction of the native Philippine culture. Because of this, the Filipinos
started losing confidence in their past and their heritage, became doubtful of
their present lifestyle, and eventually lost hope in the future and the
preservation of their race. The natives began forgetting who they were – their
valued beliefs, religion, songs, poetry, and other forms of customs and
traditions
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3. Passivity and submissiveness to the Spanish colonizers
One of the most powerful forces that influenced a culture of silence
among the natives were the Spanish friars. Because of the use of force
and intimidation, unfairly using God’s name, the Filipinos learned to
submit themselves to the will of the foreigners.