The Propaganda Movement
The Propaganda Movement
The Propaganda Movement
MOVEMENT
•In 1872, Filipino exiles residing in Spain and in other
foreign cities secretly collaborated a group of Filipino
intellectuals (or ilustrado) living in the Philippines to
start a peaceful campaign for reforms, which became
known as the PROPAGANDA MOVEMENT.
AIMS:
To unite the whole country
To render mutual protection and assistance
in times of need.
To defend the Filipinos against all forms of
violence and injustices
To study and apply reforms
The Outcome of
Propaganda Movement
It achieved only minor reforms during it’s time
such as :
•The abolition of tobacco monopoly
•Replacement of tribute with the cedula tax
•Reduction of forced labor (from 40 days to 15
days a year)