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Marcelo H. del Pilar: Filipino Propagandist

Marcelo H. del Pilar, born on August 30, 1850, was a prominent propagandist for Philippine freedom, known for his writings against Spanish rule, including his work as editor of Diariong Tagalog and La Solidaridad. He passed away on July 4, 1896, in Barcelona due to tuberculosis. Additionally, Dr. Jose Rizal founded La Liga Filipina on July 3, 1892, aimed at mutual aid and fostering unity among Filipinos, with a constitution outlining its goals and principles.

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Marcelo H. del Pilar: Filipino Propagandist

Marcelo H. del Pilar, born on August 30, 1850, was a prominent propagandist for Philippine freedom, known for his writings against Spanish rule, including his work as editor of Diariong Tagalog and La Solidaridad. He passed away on July 4, 1896, in Barcelona due to tuberculosis. Additionally, Dr. Jose Rizal founded La Liga Filipina on July 3, 1892, aimed at mutual aid and fostering unity among Filipinos, with a constitution outlining its goals and principles.

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Marcelo H.

del Pilar was born in Kupang, San Nicolas, Bulacan, on August 30


1850. His parents were Julian H. del Pilar and Blasa Gatmaitan. As a boy, he
studied first in the college owned by Mrs. Herminigilda Flores, then at the
San Jose College, form where he transferred to the University of Santo
Tomas. He finished law in 1880.

He grew up to be one of the greatest propagandists who sought Philippine


freedom through his pen. In 1882, he became editor of the newspaper
Diariong Tagalog which strongly criticized the way the Spaniards ran the
government and treated the people. Using his pen name, Plaridel, he wrote
satires against the Spanish friars, notably "Dasalan at Tuksuhan" and
"Kaiingat Kayo."
In Spain, he took the place of Graciano Lopez Jaena as Editor of the La
Solidaridad, the mouthpiece of the propagandists working for reforms for the
Filipinos. But illness kept his from holding the position for a long time. Soon
tuberculosis weakened him. He died on July 4, 1896 in Barcelona, Spain,
away from his family.

In the night of July 3, 1892, Dr. Jose Rizal founded and inaugurated the
La Liga Filipina at house No. 176 Ilaya St., Tondo. It was formed not for the
purpose of independence, but for mutual aid and protection of its members,
and the fostering of a more united spirit among Filipinos. Its constitution
declared the ends, form, duties of members and officials, rights of members
and officials, the investment of funds, and general rules.

(An artist concept of Dr. Jose Rizal and other Liga members)

CONSTITUTION OF THE LIGA FILIPINA

Ends:

1. To unite the whole archipelago into one compact, vigorous, and


homogeneous body.
2. Mutual protection in every want and necessity.
3. Defense against all violence and injustice.
4. Encouragement of instruction, agriculture, and commerce.
5. Study and application of reforms.

Motto: Unus instar omnium [i.e., one like all.]

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