During Rizal's time, the government of the Philippines was under Spanish colonial rule, characterized by abuses and corruption. The Spanish government was centralized and authoritarian, with power vested in the Governor-General. In contrast, the Philippines had limited representation and autonomy in governance compared to Spain.
The Philippines have not been 'under' Spain for more than 100 years.
Spain agreed to sell the Philippines to the United States
Recognition of the Philippines as a province of Spain refers to the acknowledgment by Spain that the Philippines was under its colonial rule and governance. This recognition solidified Spain's control over the archipelago and established it as an official province of the Spanish Empire.
The Philippines was colonized by Spain because 1) Magellan, though a Portuguese, found favors with the King of Spain and in turn, he funded his explorations and 2) under the Treaty of Tordecillas, the Philippines fall in the territory in which Spain is allowed to explore.
Napoleon's had a stronger central government.(apex)
They are concentrated under a central level in a unitary government.
The political system in the Philippines under Spanish rule was a centralized authoritarian system. The Spanish colonial government was characterized by a hierarchy where local leaders ruled under the supervision of Spanish officials. Indigenous communities were also governed by traditional structures, but ultimately, power and authority resided with the Spanish authorities.
Under the catholic church, the government in Spain lost position and many of it's possessions.
Under the catholic church, the government in Spain lost position and many of it's possessions.
Spain's control included regions such as Latin America (including present-day Mexico, Central America, South America), the Philippines in Asia, parts of the Caribbean (Cuba, Puerto Rico), and various territories in North Africa.
He had a stronger central government.