The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Dian Masalanta is the most loving of the gods in heaven, punished by God for loving a mortal. She was thrown into the world, a punishment which made her very happy because she would be with his beloved.(Filipino mythology) Pinakamabait at mapagmahal sa mga diyos ng langit, pinarusahan si Dian Masalanta nang umibig siya sa isang … Read more
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