One good reason is that we have our own custom traditions before the Spanish colony era. The natives uses their minds to cleverly live with the resources that they can found in the whole Philippine islands. At that time, people believe that the world was flat and those who wandered in the ocean will eventually fall into the edge of the earth and will go out on the space. But since many people disagreed with this theory, they created expeditions. Some created barter routes. And they traveled across the sea. Other traders and sea travelers made it to the Philippines island. The cultures and some of the ways of other lands made a great influence to the Filipino natives. This made our natives more practical in any ways. These people who made a great influence to us can be an Aeta (Ita), Indones, Malay, Tabon, and others.
Filipinos had established sophisticated societies with organized social structures, advanced technology, and complex trade networks prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. Their civilizations were based on agriculture, maritime trade, and cultural exchanges with neighboring societies in Southeast Asia. The Filipinos had developed their own systems of governance, religion, and art, which reflected their rich heritage and history.
yes, the filipinos were already civilized before the spanish colonization. They have already a way of government, we already have laws, we already trade in other places, we have the system of writing, we already have currency (in terms of gold) and also social classes.
Yes, the indigenous Filipinos had their own diverse cultures, societies, and systems of governance before the arrival of the Spaniards. They had established trade networks, social structures, and artistic traditions that reflect their civilization before colonial influence.
Yes, Philippine literature existed before the Spaniards arrived. Pre-colonial Filipinos had rich oral traditions, folklore, and epics passed down through generations. They utilized various indigenous scripts like the Baybayin to document their stories and cultural knowledge.
"The Philippines a Century Hence" is an essay written by Jose Rizal in 1889 predicting the future of the Philippines. In the essay, Rizal expresses his vision for the country's progress through education, governance, and social reforms. He emphasizes the need for unity and solidarity among Filipinos to overcome challenges and achieve true freedom and independence.
"The Indolence of the Filipinos" is an essay by Jose Rizal that discusses the alleged laziness of the Filipino people during the Spanish colonial period. Rizal argues that this perceived indolence is a result of oppressive colonial policies and not a trait inherent to Filipinos. He highlights the need for social reforms and education to uplift the Filipino society.
Yes, the indigenous Filipinos had their own diverse cultures, societies, and systems of governance before the arrival of the Spaniards. They had established trade networks, social structures, and artistic traditions that reflect their civilization before colonial influence.
Yes, the Filipinos had established complex societies with rich cultural traditions and systems of governance before the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th century. They had developed advanced agricultural practices, trade networks, and artistic expressions.
yes, the filipinos were already civilized before the spanish colonization. They have already a way of government, we already have laws, we already trade in other places, we have the system of writing, we already have currency (in terms of gold) and also social classes.
sexual practices
because the Filipinos were ignorant before
Watch the show Amaya and see for yourself.
Filipinos did not fully hispanize because of several factors, such as the resistance to complete cultural assimilation due to existing indigenous practices and beliefs, the presence of remote areas where Spanish colonial influence was limited, and the preservation of local languages despite Spanish influence. Additionally, socio-economic disparities between the ruling Spanish colonizers and the local population also contributed to the limited hispanization of Filipino society.
I sure do, because I also am Filipino. Therefor I know everything.
"The Philippines a Century Hence" is an essay written by Jose Rizal in 1889 predicting the future of the Philippines. In the essay, Rizal expresses his vision for the country's progress through education, governance, and social reforms. He emphasizes the need for unity and solidarity among Filipinos to overcome challenges and achieve true freedom and independence.
Because it was muslim. Before t coming of the spaniards.. many kingdoms in the philippines were muslim. The spanish conquered the filipinos and converted them to christianity. Only 5 to 9 % of modern filipinos are muslims
The Spanish had muskets and rifles, while the Filipinos only had spears. Also, the Spanish turned tribes on each other before destroying the victorious tribe, saving them the work of destroying the other tribe.
Before the arrival of the Spaniards, most Filipinos lived in barangays or small villages ruled by chieftains. They were predominantly engaged in agriculture, fishing, and trade. Society was organized along kinship lines, with roles and privileges assigned based on familial ties and communal cooperation.