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The Rise of Filipino Composers and Musicians in the Spanish Era

Did you know that the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, which lasted over 300 years, laid the foundation for a unique musical identity that blends indigenous traditions with Western classical techniques? This fusion gave birth to a rich cultural heritage that continues to inspire today. During the Spanish era, the musical landscape of the Philippines […]

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The Rise of Filipino Intellectuals and Scholars in the Spanish Era

By the late 19th century, the Philippines had one of the highest literacy rates in Asia. This was largely due to the Spanish colonial education system, which laid the foundation for a new class of thinkers. These individuals, known as the ilustrados, began to question the policies of their colonial rulers. The ilustrados were deeply