The main goal of the Spanish people in bringing Filipinos to Europe during the colonial period was to educate, indoctrinate, and assimilate them into Spanish culture and values. By sending Filipino scholars, nobles, and chosen individuals (often called pensionados) to Europe, the Spanish intended to:Spread Christianity more effectively by training Filipinos in religious and moral instruction directly from Spain or other European centers.Educate future colonial administrators so they could help govern the Philippines under Spanish rule with loyalty to the crown.Expose them to European culture and norms, fostering admiration and dependence on Spain’s political, economic, and social systems.Strengthen political influence by making Filipino leaders sympathetic to Spanish policies.