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    During the 19th century in the Philippines, the Spanish friars (Catholic priests) held significant power and influence over many aspects of society, known as "Frailocracia". The friars controlled religion, education, economic activities like agriculture, and also had political influence and social control. This rule of the friars, along with grievances against the governor general, contributed to the 1872 Cavite Mutiny where Filipinos rebelled partly due to oppressive friar policies.

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    During the 19th century in the Philippines, the Spanish friars (Catholic priests) held significant power and influence over many aspects of society, known as "Frailocracia". The friars controlled religion, education, economic activities like agriculture, and also had political influence and social control. This rule of the friars, along with grievances against the governor general, contributed to the 1872 Cavite Mutiny where Filipinos rebelled partly due to oppressive friar policies.

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    The Frailocracia

    “The Rule of Friars in the Philippines”


    Objectives

    ▣ Define Frailocracia.
    ▣ Give an overview of the Philippines during
    the 19th century under the rule of friars.
    ▣ Determine the roles of the friars in various
    aspects of Filipino society.

    2
    What is Frailocracia?

    3
    The Philippines under the rule of Friars
    during the 19th Century
     During the 19th century, the Philippines was a colony of Spain.
     Spanish colonial government relied heavily on the Catholic Church –
    particularly the friars.
     This was to help maintain control and influence over the local
    population.
     Spanish friars were the crucial elements in the Westernization of the
    Philippines and ins spreading the Christian Faith
    Frailocracia

     Used to describe the power of the friars (Spanish Catholic) during the
    19th century.
     Is a combination of the terms “fraile” and “cracia”
     fraile – friar
     kratia – power or rule
     Indicating the rule and control exorcised by the friars.
    The roles of friars in various aspects of Filipino
    society

    1. Religious Control
     Friars were instrumental in spreading and enforcing Catholicism.
     Built churches and established parishes throughout the archipelago.
     Converted the native population to Christianity and exerting
    significant influence over the religious beliefs and practices of the
    people.
    The roles of friars in various aspects of Filipino
    society

    2. Education
     They were responsible for establishing and running many schools and
    educational institutions.
     The schools were often religious in nature. Education was closely tied
    to the propagation of Catholicism.
    The roles of friars in various aspects of Filipino
    society

    3. Economic Control
     They also played a role in managing land holdings, known as
    haciendas which were used for agriculture and other economic
    activities.
     They collected rents from the local population which added to their
    economic power.
    The roles of friars in various aspects of Filipino
    society

    4. Political Influence
     Friars held positions in local government and were involved in
    decision-making processes.
     Supervises the election of gobernadorcillo and cabeza.
     They were responsible for maintaining public morals and reporting
    incidences of sedition to the authorities.
    The roles of friars in various aspects of Filipino
    society

    5. Social Control
     Friars had a strong influence on social customs and norms; this
    includes marriage and family life.
     They played a role in regulating community behavior and morality.
    The 1872 Cavite Mutiny
    Cavite Mutiny

     Happened in January 20, 1872


     Was led by Filipino nationalist reformist and was partly inspired by
    grievances against rule of the oppressive friars.
     Filipino natives attacked Fort San Felipe in Cavite.
     Angered by the policy of Governor general Izquierdo’s removal of
    some of their privileges.
    Cavite Mutiny

     Izquierdo saw this mutiny as a full-blown rebellion.


     Arrested even those who were peacefully expressing their sentiments.
     Used Cavite Mutiny as an excuse to execute three priest namely;
    Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora.
     This movement contributed to the eventual push for independence
    from Spanish colonial rule.
    Filipino’s Reaction to Frailocracy

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