Eddison P. Anor BSME-2 RIZAL031 F1-A5 Read the Notes in Spanish Colonial Government & Conquest and Development of Philippine Nationalism in Moodle. Write your reflection after reading. Begin your reflection with: In this topic TOPIC 3: PHILIPPINES IN RIZAL'S TIME & THE DEVELOPMENT OF FILIPINO NATIONALISM 1. I learn that, during Rizal's time, the Philippines was a Spanish colony undergoing tremendous changes in its social, economic, and political institutions. The country was extremely stratified, with a tiny number of affluent landowners and political elites owning the majority of the resources, while the mass of the population, made up of peasants and workers, was impoverished and oppressed. As a notable writer and thinker, Rizal was instrumental in molding the growth of Filipino nationalism by fighting for social and political changes and developing national consciousness and identity. 2. I felt that Rizal's writings and beliefs, I believe, created a sense of pride and identity among Filipinos who had previously been marginalized and mistreated under Spanish authority. Rizal's works exposed the colonial government's injustices and excesses, and he pushed his fellow Filipinos to band together and strive for the benefit of their nation. Many people were motivated to take action and fight for their rights and liberties by his message of optimism and perseverance. 3. I developed that the rise of Filipino nationalism during Rizal's reign prepared the foundation for the country's ultimate independence from Spanish and shaped current Filipino identity. It also instilled in Filipinos a revitalized feeling of nationalism and pride, which is still an important component of the country's culture and legacy today. Rizal's legacy inspires future generations of Filipinos to fight for their rights, advocate social justice, and strive for a brighter future for their nation.
