HOW SPANISH COLONIZATION SHAPES OUR FUTURE

Let me share to you first some background about the reasons why Spaniards colonize the Philippines.

When Legazpi succeeded in founding Spanish settlements and in laying the foundation of Spanish Colonization of the Philippines, The Spanish claim to the Philippines was based on two reasons.

First, was that since the "discovery" of the Philippines was made under the auspices of Spain, therefore the Philippines was rightfully owned by Spain.

Secondly, was that Spain, being in actual possession of the Philippines, was therefore its owner. In other words, Spain claimed the Philippines by right of "discovery" and by right of actual occupation or conquest. As much the Philippines was a possession or property of the king of Spain. and therefore, a crown colony.

As we, the Filipinos we all know that there are good and bad effects in our lives regarding the Spanish Colonization. In terms of bad effect, we open our eyes to see how the Filipinos committed to their wants even they didn't like to whatever they want, they treated Filipinos not good and there are so many bad things that they did during their years here in Philippines.

In good, Filipinos were not want to lose in that kind of battle. they did their best and literally they open our eyes also to see what was right and wrong, and of course that challenges we learn to trust in Above, in yourself and to your men and gave us lesson to have a UNITY.

In short, Spanish Colonization shapes our future to have a TRUST, BELIEVE, DEDICATION and most UNITY.

In our generation, It is so blessed because we already have a freedom for what happened before. don't take that experienced as a problem or a big mistakes in our lives. take as a Challenges that are destiny to come in our lives to have a strong personality. and this FREEDOM let us use it in a good way... let appreciate the Spanish Colonization.