The Philippines Today

He is the father of Maria Clara. He is the richest man in Binundok. He is close to the government and the church. He is engaged in some illegal businesses but he usually gets away with it because of his connections. But this connections will  not be enough to protect his own daughter from harm. … Read more

Maria Clara is the girlfriend of Crisostomo Ibarra. She is said to be the most beautiful woman in San Diego. Gentle and conservative, today’s big debate is whether Maria Clara still represents the chaste Filipino woman. Si Maria Clara ay kasintahan ni Crisostomo Ibarra. Sinasabing siya ang pinakamagandang babae sa San Diego. Mahinhin at konserbatibo … Read more

  Elias is a symbol of ordinary Filipino who does not accept the truth of his social error.  He protects the poor and the oppressed. He does not have trust in the civil guards and devoted his life in order to save the life of Crisostomo Ibarra. Si Elias ay simbolo ng ordinaryong Filipino na … Read more

  Crisostomo Ibarra is half Filipino and a half Spanish. He studied seven years in Europe and returning to the Philippines, he learned that his father passed away. He was a gentleman and wise, he wanted to continue the good work of his father but he got into trouble with the friars. Si Crisostomo Ibarra … Read more