The Propaganda Movement was a peaceful campaign in the late 19th century that aimed to promote reforms in the Philippines through publications and civic organizations. Led by educated Filipinos like Jose Rizal, the movement sought equality before the law for Filipinos, representation in the Spanish Cortes, and basic civil liberties. Rizal wrote novels like Noli Me Tangere that criticized aspects of Spanish rule. The Propaganda Movement's main publication was La Solidaridad, which advocated for liberal reforms and presented the conditions in the Philippines to Spain. Civic groups connected to the movement included La Asociacion Hispano-Filipino in Madrid and La Liga Filipina in Manila. However, the arrest of Rizal in 1892

1. THE PROPAGANDA MOVEMENT Mr. Rey Belen

2. The Propaganda Movement It was not a radical agitation to overthrow Spanish rule by a bloody revolution but instead it was a peaceful campaign following these aims:

3. Equality of Filipinos and the Spaniards before the law Assimilation of the Philippines as a regular province of Spain Restoration of Philippine representation in the Cortes, the law making body of Spain Filipinization of Philippine parishes Individual liberties for the Filipinos, such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to assembly and freedom of petition for action on all complaints

4. The Propaganda Movement The members were from the middle class families representing the group of Filipino Intelegencia. Jose Rizal: the greatest novelist of the movement He wrote his poetical masterpiece entitled Mi Ultimo Adios (My Last Farewell) Noli Me Tangere (1887) El Felibusterismo (1891)

5. La Solidaridad The official organ/ magazine of the Propaganda Movement Graciano Lopez Jaena served as the first editor The first issue was published in Barcelona Spain on February 15, 1889

6. Aims of the La Solidaridad: To work for political and social reforms peacefully To present the sad conditions in the Philippines so that Spain can remedy them To oppose the evil influences of reaction and outmoded beliefs and practices To advocate liberal ideas and progress To champion the just aspirations of the Filipinos to life, democracy and happiness

7. Pen Names of the Members Marcelo H. Del Pilar- Plaridel Jose Rizal- Laong Laan and Dimasalang Mariano Ponce- Naning, Tikbalang or Kalipulako Antonio Luna- Taga-ilog Jose Ma. Panganiban- Jomapa Dominador Gomez- Ramiro Franco

8. La Asociacion Hispano-Filipino Established in January 12, 1889 A civic society in Madrid of the propagandists and their Spanish friends Miguel Morayta was the first president

9. La Politica de España en Felipinas Organized to fight against the La Solidaridad Jose Feced was the editor of this magazine

10. La Liga Filipina Unus instar Omnium (One like All) Founded by Jose Rizal July 03, 1892 at Ilaya Street in Tondo The constitution was written in Hong Kong with the help of Jose Ma. Basa

11. The Constitution states: Union of the Philippine Archipelago into a compact, strong and homogeneous body. Mutual protection of the members Defense against all violence and injustice Encouragement of education, agriculture and commerce Study and application of reforms

12. The Arrest of Jose Rizal July 7, 1892: Gen. Eulogio Despujol ordered Rizal’s arrest and imprisonment at Fort Santiago July 15: He was put into exile in Dapitan This marked the fall of the La Liga Filipina Some members, led by Apolinario Mabini, tried to revive the league but the failed because many members, including Andres Bonifacio, believed that it was useless to expect reforms from the corrupt Spaniards.