What was the impact of taxation and public spending by the Spanish colonial government on Filipinos?

The impact of taxation and public spending by the Spanish colonial government on Filipinos during the colonial period was overwhelmingly negative, burdening the population with heavy taxes, fostering corruption and exploitation, limiting public investment, facilitating economic exploitation, and fueling social discontent and resistance, ultimately hindering economic and social development in the Philippines.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-16