MONASTIC SUPREMACY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Question 1

the most cultured of the reformist group called Del
Pilar’s work as one that had “no chaff; it is all
grain”(wrote the truth about the Friar’s influence
without hesitation).

Answer 1

La Soberenia Monacal en Filipinas

Question 2

• The Friars maintain control over the Philippines’ status quo due to their strong influence on the government, overriding national interests and institutions.
• They gain power and influence because of exclusive use of Spanish
  language.
• They take advantage of the people’s ignorance and fanaticism.

Answer 2

Political Prospect

Question 3

• The friars depict the people as rebellious, gaining government support to suppress uprisings, while portraying the government as tyrannical and despotic.
• They try their best to keep the people and the government in
  perpetual antagonism through misunderstanding of language.

Answer 3

How the friars rule for wealth and control

Question 4

• High regard for the curate’s approval
• The curate’s signature is essential for municipal censuses, conscription of young men and formalizing official documents.
• They can also name the persons they want to deport.
• The natives are aware of these strong influences and they are
  afraid if they displease the Friars.

Answer 4

Religious Aspect

Question 5

• Consolidate fraternity between Philippines and Spain is the best
  defense for national integrity.

Answer 5

National Integrity according to Del Pilar

Question 6

*The Philippine government lacks resources for public works, while convents are grand and curate residences are palatial.

Answer 6

Economic Aspect

Question 7

• The monastery economic practice

Answer 7

Hefty price of the sale of religious objects/relics with priestly
blessings.