The "Rizal's Predictions for the Philippines" presentation summarizes José Rizal's foresight from "The Philippines a Century Hence." It covers his predictions on colonial oppression leading to revolution, the struggle for independence, and the possibility of foreign rule, later realized under the U.S. It also discusses his vision for education, nationalism, and socioeconomic progress. The presentation reflects on the accuracy of his predictions and their relevance today.

1. The Philippines a Century Hence:
Rizal's Predictions
• An Analysis of José Rizal’s Vision for the Future

2. Introduction
• • Overview of Rizal’s essay 'The Philippines a
Century Hence' (1889–1890)
• • Published in La Solidaridad in four parts
• • Explored the potential future of the
Philippines under Spanish rule
• • Relevance of Rizal’s insights today

3. Colonial Oppression and Its
Consequences
• • Rizal predicted that continued oppression
would lead to a Filipino revolution
• • Spanish abuses would fuel resistance and
nationalism
• • Fear of colonial decay and loss of control
• • Example: The Philippine Revolution of 1896
proved Rizal’s prediction correct

4. The Possibility of Independence
• • Rizal foresaw two potential outcomes:
• 1. A violent struggle leading to freedom
• 2. Spain granting reforms and autonomy
(which didn’t happen)
• • The rise of Filipino nationalism
• • Philippine independence was ultimately
achieved in 1946

5. American Colonization – A
Prediction Fulfilled?
• • Rizal warned of the Philippines falling under
another foreign power
• • The Spanish-American War (1898) led to U.S.
colonization
• • Shift from Spanish to American rule
• • How this shaped Philippine society,
education, and governance

6. Socioeconomic Progress
• • Rizal envisioned a more educated and
empowered Filipino society
• • The importance of education in national
development
• • Comparison of Rizal’s vision to the present:
literacy rates, economic growth, and modern
governance

7. The Role of the Filipino People
• • Rizal emphasized the need for unity and self-
determination
• • 'A people who do not know how to look
back at their past will not reach their
destination'
• • How Filipinos have shaped their nation
today
• • Ongoing challenges: corruption, poverty,
political instability

8. Modern Reflections on Rizal’s
Predictions
• • How accurate were Rizal’s predictions?
• • Lessons from Rizal’s essay that apply today
• • The continuing relevance of nationalism and
reform

9. Conclusion
• • Rizal’s essay remains a crucial historical and
political analysis
• • His predictions largely came true in different
ways
• • The challenge for modern Filipinos: continue
building the nation Rizal envisioned

10. References
• • La Solidaridad (1889–1890)
• • Historical records of Philippine Revolution
and Independence
• • Modern analyses of Rizal’s works
• • [Insert credible sources]