The Philippines: A Century Hence

Rizal was indeed a good writer and a historian as well. He had presented predictions for the country that are prophecy to consider. The essay was written in Madrid, September 20, 1889 – February 1, 1890 in Spanish. He showed us the clear idea of how our Motherland will end up centuries later proposing that we will end up in either of the three ways: That the Philippines will remain to be a colony of Spain but will be in good terms with it’s captors, that the Philippines will try to cut the ties of our Motherland from it’s captors through violent means, and lastly that we will be colonized by another country.


The abuse of human rights, the lack of freedom of the press and the lack of representation in the Spanish Cortes are the key points he discussed. Dr. Jose Rizal warned the Spanish colonizers that if they wouldn’t stop their abuse to the natives, they will plot separatist movements putting justice into their own hands. He had seen the uprising of the countries in that certain era so he had think that another colony will be ruling the country. Thus allowing the Filipinos to regain its lost freedom. Based on the readings, it looks like he wanted a total separation from the colonizers, not a favorable adoption treatment from them. He looked forward for the country's future. Knowing that though he'll pass away, there's still chances of winning and bringing back the lost identity and rights of the citizens to their country.

Pondering on such prophecy of him is a good thing to do. We must affirm to our national hero's vision on attaining freedom until now. Despite the fact that there are still Spaniards in Filipinos personalities, we need to learn how to live life with unity in order to a continually achieve the ultimate goal. To be free at last! To be free forever!