Philippine Reformist Movements

Study Notes

The Propaganda Movement, La Solidaridad, and La Liga Filipina were all reformist movements that emerged in the late 19th century as a response to the oppressive Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.
These movements, despite different emphases, shared the common objective of achieving reforms to improve the political, social, and economic situation of Filipinos.

Equality of Filipinos and Spaniards before the law
Assimilation of the Philippines as a normal province of Spain
Restoration of Philippine representation in the Cortes (the law-making body of Spain)
Filipinization of Philippine Parishes
Individual liberties for the Filipinos

The Propaganda Movement failed to achieve its objectives, as the Spanish government ignored the reformists’ demands.
The lack of progress, combined with the arrest and exile of key figures like Rizal led to frustration among Filipinos.
The peaceful reform efforts gradually gave way to more radical and revolutionary actions.
Jose Rizal was a key figure in the Propaganda Movement and a well-known writer and thinker.
He wrote the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
He founded La Liga Filipina
He was executed by firing squad in 1896 at the age of 35.

Founded February 15, 1889 in Barcelona, Spain.
A newspaper established by Filipino reformers in Spain during the late 19th century.
Served as a platform to advocate for reforms and improvements in the Philippines under Spanish colonial rules.
Promoted Filipino nationalism and cultural identity.
Was the main organ of the Propaganda Movement

To vividly portray the deplorable condition of the Philippines.
To work peacefully for political and social reforms.
To combat the evil forces of medievalism and reaction.
To advocate liberal ideas and progress.
To champion the legitimate aspirations of the Filipino people for democracy and happiness.

The La Solidaridad failed due to a combination of financial difficulties, government suppression, internal disagreements, and the growing sense of nationalism.

Founded on February 15, 1889 in Barcelona, Spain.
A newspaper established by Filipino reformers in Spain.
Served as a platform to advocate for reforms and improvements in the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.
Promoted Filipino nationalism and cultural identity.

To vividly portray the deplorable condition of the Philippines.
To work peacefully for political and social reforms.
To combat the evil forces of medievalism and reaction.
To advocate liberal ideas and progress.
To champion the legitimate aspirations of the Filipino people for democracy and happiness.

Failed to achieve its objectives due to the Spanish government ignoring the reformists’ demands.
The lack of progress and the arrest and exile of key figures like Rizal led to frustration among Filipinos.
The peaceful reform efforts gradually gave way to more radical and revolutionary actions.

Failed due to a combination of financial difficulties, government suppression, internal disagreement, and the growing sense of nationalism among Filipinos.