Why are there so many Filipinos who were not educated by their parents during the spanish era
Answer (1)
Here's whyEducation was limited to the elite – Only the children of rich Filipinos (principalia) and Spaniards had access to schools.Spanish was the language of instruction – Most natives didn’t understand it.Lack of schools – There were few formal schools, especially in rural areas.Focus on religious teaching – Education was controlled by friars who focused more on religion than on practical education.Colonial policy – The Spaniards wanted to keep Filipinos ignorant to avoid rebellion.
