WEATHER
TIME
Panahon ng Kastila
For 333 years, the Philippines was under Spain
The Spanish Flag
1565 Miguel Lopez de Legazpi becomes the first governor-general of the Philippines
1898
The Philippines gains its independence
Declaration of Independence
June 19, 1861 Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda is born
1768 Governor Anda recommends to the Madrid government the sale of the friar estates
Archbishops Francisco dela Cuesta, Manuel Rojo del Rio and Juan Arrechedera
Emperor Napoleon
February 12, 1852 Royal Decree creating the Guardia Civil is promulgated
The Modern Guardia Civil
June 19, 1861 Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda is born
1876 Puerto Rico and Cuba regain representation in the Spanish Cortes
1880
General Fernando Primo de Rivera becomes Governor General
A gambling casino
July 12, 1883 Royal Decree changing the system of polo y servicios is issued
Forced Labor
1887
Rizal tries to initiate agrarian reforms
The Rizal House in Calamba
SUMMARY
The Philippines of Rizals times was under the shadow of Spains decadent rule. Filipinos became unfortunate victims of the evils of an unjust colonial power.
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Among these evils are: Instability of Colonial Administration Corrupt Officialdom Absence of Philippine Representation in Spanish Cortes Denial of the human Rights of Filipinos
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5. Inequality Before the Law 6. Maladministration of Justice 7. Racial Discrimination 8. Frailocracy 9. Forced Labor 10.Friar Ownership of Haciendas 11.Abusive Guardia Civil