Life and Works of Rizal [Chapter 9: THE PHILIPPINES A CENTURY HENCE ("FILIPINAS DENTRO DE CIEN AÑOS")]

THE PHILIPPINES A CENTURY HENCE ("FILIPINAS DENTRO DE CIEN AÑOS")

·   was serialized on September 30, October 31, December 15, 1889, and February 15, 1890 in the fortnightly review La Solidaridad of Madrid.

·   In the articles, Rizal estimated the future of the Philippines in the span of a hundred years and foretold the catastrophic end of Spanish rule in Asia.

Antonio Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas

our national hero through great efforts proved and discussed the glorious past of the Philippines.

"The Philippines a Century Hence,"

," he analyzed the deterioration of its economy and identified the causes of locals' sufferings under the cruel Spanish rule.

Feodor Jagor

German traveler, ·      Rizal's reference to America as a probable factor in the Philippines' future based upon his forecast.

1860

Jagor spent some months on the Islands and later published his observations, supplemented by ten years of further study in European museums and libraries as Travels in the Philippines.

in Berlin

Rizal met Professor Jagor, and so the renowned geographer and his youthful but bright admirer became fast friends, often discoursing on how the development of events was bringing true the fortune for the Philippines.

"Sobre La Indolencia De Los Filipinos" (The Indolence of the Filipinos)

 This logical essay is a proof of the national hero's historical scholarship. The essay rationally countered the accusations by Spaniards that Philippine natives were indolent (lazy) during the Spanish reign.

La Solidaridad

where "Sobre La Indolencia De Los Filipinos" (The Indolence of the Filipinos) was published in five consecutive issues on July (15 and 31), August (1 and 31) and September 1, 1890.

"Letter To The Young Women of Malolos"

Rizal was greatly impressed by the bravery of the 20 young women of Malolos who planned to establish a school where they could learn Spanish

Marcelo H. Del Pilar

requested rizal to write letter directly addressing to the women of Malolos. Bulacan

Felipe Garcia

a Spanish parish priest of Malolos, who opposed for the school

Mothers

should be an epitome of an ideal woman who teaches. Her children to love God, country, and fellowmen;

should rear children in the service of the state and set standards of behavior for men around them

Filipino women

must be noble, decent, and dignified, and they should be submissive, tender, and loving to their respective husband

Young women

must edify themselves, live the real Christian way with good morals and manners, and should be intelligent in their choice of a lifetime partner

priests

that time did not embody the true spirit of Christianity: