Reform Movements 
Merielle Czarina Fuentes
The Propaganda Movement
Goals of the 
Propaganda 
Movemement
1. Equal treatment of Filipinos 
and Spaniards under the rule 
of law; 
2.Include the Philippines as 
one of Spain’s regions or 
provinces; 
3.The Philippines should have a 
representative in the Cortes;
4. Secularization of Philippine 
parishes; 
5. Grant the Filipinos freedom 
of speech, expression, 
assembly, and filing of 
complaint against abuse.
La Solidaridad
•It is the official newspaper of 
the Propaganda Movement. 
•Its issues were published and 
released twice a month. 
•Its maiden issue was released 
on Feb. 15 1889.
Goals: 
• Facilitate political and social 
reforms through peaceful means; 
•Expose the dreadful conditions of 
the Filipinos for Spain to address; 
•Prevent nepotism and 
conservatism;
•Promote liberal thought and 
the nation’s progress; and 
•Defend the genuine aspiration 
of Filipinos for democracy and 
a peaceful life.
Writers: 
• Jose Rizal (Laong-Laan) 
• Marcelo del Pilar (Plaridel) 
• Mariano Ponce (Tikbalang, Naning, 
Kalipulako) 
• Dominador Gomez (Ramiro Franco) 
• Antonio Luna (Taga-ilog) 
• Jose Ma. Panganiban (Jomapa)
Foreign Contributors 
•Ferdinand Blumentritt 
•Miguel Morayta
La Liga 
Filipina
•Established 
on June 03, 
1892 in 
Tondo, 
Manila
Composition: 
•Executive Board 
•Provincial Board 
•Local Board
Membership: 
•Registration fee: Php 2.00 
•Monthly dues: 10 cents
Officers: 
President: Ambrosio Salvador 
Fiscal: Agustin dela Rosa 
Secretary: Deodato Arellano 
Treasurer: Bonifacio Arevalo
Goals: 
•Unite the Philippine 
archipelago as a nation of 
strong-willed citizens with 
common goals; 
•Aid each and every member in 
times of crises;
•Guard against all kinds of 
wrong-doing and injustice; 
•Promote education, 
agriculture and commerce; 
and 
•Bring about changes and 
reforms in the government.
Division 
•Cuerpo de Compromisarios 
•Katipunan
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Reform Movements During the Spanish Colonization