The document discusses key events and policies in 19th century Philippines including the opening of the Suez Canal, the administration of Carlos Maria De La Torre, the tyrannical regime of Rafael de Izquierdo, the issue of secularization, the Cavite Mutiny from Spanish and Filipino perspectives, the execution of Gomburza which became a rallying cry, and unjust Spanish policies such as polo y servicios and lack of representation in the Spanish Cortes.
The document discusses key events and policies in 19th century Philippines including the opening of the Suez Canal, the administration of Carlos Maria De La Torre, the tyrannical regime of Rafael de Izquierdo, the issue of secularization, the Cavite Mutiny from Spanish and Filipino perspectives, the execution of Gomburza which became a rallying cry, and unjust Spanish policies such as polo y servicios and lack of representation in the Spanish Cortes.
The document discusses key events and policies in 19th century Philippines including the opening of the Suez Canal, the administration of Carlos Maria De La Torre, the tyrannical regime of Rafael de Izquierdo, the issue of secularization, the Cavite Mutiny from Spanish and Filipino perspectives, the execution of Gomburza which became a rallying cry, and unjust Spanish policies such as polo y servicios and lack of representation in the Spanish Cortes.
The document discusses key events and policies in 19th century Philippines including the opening of the Suez Canal, the administration of Carlos Maria De La Torre, the tyrannical regime of Rafael de Izquierdo, the issue of secularization, the Cavite Mutiny from Spanish and Filipino perspectives, the execution of Gomburza which became a rallying cry, and unjust Spanish policies such as polo y servicios and lack of representation in the Spanish Cortes.
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19 Century Philippines
th
• Maria Bernadette M. Macadaeg
• Instructor 1 • mbmacadaeg@mmsu.edu.ph
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Department of Social Sciences
Objectives • Appraise the link between the individual and the society; • Analyze the various social, economic, political, and cultural changes that occurred in the 19th century Philippines; and • Understand Jose Rizal in the context of his time.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Department of Social Sciences
The Rise of Liberalism in Spain and the Philippines The Opening of the Suez Canal • November 17, 1869 – Ferdinand de Lesseps who made the Suez Canal • Connecting the Red sea and Mediterranean sea (Asia to Europe) • Travel from Europe to Philippines was reduced from 3 months to 32 days • Trade flourished • Prompted the influx of foreign newspapers and books that catapulted the Philippines to a new age. The Administration of Carlos Maria De La Torre • He was a liberal-minded governor-general in the Philippines. • He encouraged the Filipinos to participate in the government and expressed their sentiments for the development of his administration. • He established the Guardia Civil in the Philippines and give amnesty to rebels. • He allowed freedom of speech. • Opened Malacanang to the people on July 12, 1869. • Was replaced by Rafael de Izquierdo Tyrannical regime of Izquierdo • Famous for his use of iron fist • Re-imposed censorship • Banned all talks of reform and liberty • Stop the Filipinization of parishes in the country • Revoked the exemptions of Filipino on forced labor and tributes The Issue of Secularization • It started in the times of Archbishop Sta. Justa and Gov. Gen. Anda. • The Filipino priests were appointed to head vacant churches. • Secular priest are Filipino priest • Regular priests are Spanish priest who belonged to religious orders such as Augustinians, Recollects, Dominicans etc • Religious orders opposed the plan for they believed that the Filipinos are not worthy to be Friar Curate • Msgr Pedro Pelaez – Ecclesiastical governor of the church who believed that Filipinos should be given the chance to serve • Father Jose Burgos continued the fight after the death of Msgr Pelaez The Two Faces of the Cavite Mutiny – Spanish Perspective • Jose Montero y Vidal, a prolific Spanish historian documented the event and highlighted it as an attempt of the Indios to overthrow the Spanish government in the Philippines. • Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo’s official report magnified the event and made use of it to implicate the native clergy, which was then active in the call for secularization. • He reported to the King of Spain that the “rebels” wanted to overthrow the Spanish government to install a new “hari” in the likes of Fathers Burgos and Zamora. The Two Faces of the Cavite Mutiny – Spanish Perspective • The two Spaniards deemed that the event of 1872 was planned earlier and was thought of it as a big conspiracy among educated leaders, mestizos, abogadillos or native lawyers, residents of Manila and Cavite and the native clergy. • Sergeant Lamadrid together with 200 soldiers launched an attack targeting Spanish officers at sight and seized the arsenal. The Two Faces of the Cavite Mutiny – Spanish Perspective • Sergeant Lamadrid was killed in the skirmish, while the GOMBURZA were tried by a court-martial and were sentenced to die by strangulation. • Patriots like Joaquin Pardo de Tavera, Antonio Ma. Regidor, Jose and Pio Basa and other abogadillos were suspended by the Audencia (High Court) from the practice of law, arrested and were sentenced with life imprisonment at the Marianas Island. • Gov. Izquierdo dissolved the native regiments of artillery and ordered the creation of artillery force to be composed exclusively of the Peninsulares. A Response to Injustice: The Filipino Version of the Incident • Dr. Trinidad Hermenigildo Pardo de Tavera, a Filipino scholar and researcher, wrote the Filipino version of the bloody incident in Cavite. • The incident was a mere mutiny by the native Filipino soldiers and laborers of the Cavite arsenal who turned out to be dissatisfied with the abolition of their privileges. A Response to Injustice: The Filipino Version of the Incident • Tavera believed that the Spanish friars and Izquierdo used the Cavite Mutiny as a powerful lever by magnifying it as a full- blown conspiracy. • The Central Government of Spain instill reforms in the Philippines like the Moret decree. • Tavera sadly confirmed that the Madrid government came to believe that the scheme was true without any attempt to investigate the real facts or extent of the alleged “revolution” reported by Izquierdo and the friars. The Execution of Gomburza • Father Mariano Gomez – head priest of Bacoor, the second richest parish in Cavite in terms of tributes collected. • He served for forty eight years and was loved by the people. • He helped to collect funds for representative to be sent in Rome for the secularization. • He became part of the list of the friars that they wanted to eliminate. The Execution of Gomburza • Father Jacinto Zamora – head priest of Marikina. • He was also part of the secularization movement and supported the struggle of the Filipino priest for equality and opportunity to lead a church. • Father Jose Burgos – the friend of Paciano. • He became the leader of the secularization movement. • He wrote essays which contradicted the regulars The Execution of Gomburza • Francisco Zaldua – witness against GOMBURZA • Claimed that he was the messenger of Burgos • February 17, 1872 - garroted • Archbishop Greogorio Meliton Martinez – wanted the church bells to be played upon the execution as a respect to the priests Significance of their Death • National consciousness emerged • It became the battle cry for the Propaganda movement • The Katipunan use the word GOMBURZA as password • The Katipunan declared Feb 17 as commemorative day of prayer • El Filibusterismo was dedicated to the priests The Implementation of Different Unjust Policies • Polo y servicios • Encomienda • Hacienda owned by the Friars • Bandala • Tributo Lack of Representative in the Spanish Cortes • Cadiz Constitution which allows a representative for every colony • Ventura de los Reyes – 1st representative of the Philippines • Representation was one of the reform Rizal wanted Post Activity Socio-Drama • Form group of 6 -7 members • The group will be given 20 minutes to develop their script and practice their action for the socio-drama. The script should have Spanish policy and possible reactions of the Filipinos in the context of 19 th century. Get in Touch With Us Send us a message or visit us City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines (63) 77-600-0459 op@mmsu.edu.ph