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The lack of national sentiment brings another evil, moreover, which is the absence of all opposition to measures prejudicial to the people and the absence of any initiative in whatever may redound to its good. A man in the Philippines is only an individual, he is not a member of a nation. He is forbidden and denied the right of association, and is therefore weak and sluggish. The Philippines are an organism whose cells seem to have no arterial system to irrigate it or nervous system to communicate its impressions; these cells must, nevertheless, yield their product, get it where they can: if they perish, let them perish. In the view of some this is expedient so that a colony may be a colony; perhaps they are right, but not to the effect that a colony may flourish.

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Indolence, as Rizal has pointed out, is a long-term condition, and I agree. We battled hard to achieve actual independence and sustain our existing peace, thereby healing our laziness. However, even though the Philippines has a good educational system and democratic freedom, many Filipinos are idle and blame everything but themselves; as a result, we are and will continue to be a developing country. If cameras and video recorders had existed previously, we could have captured the hardworking and successful indigenous and shown it to the Filipinos of today to demonstrate that we still have the potential to surprise the world by resuming our earliest characteristics.

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In our current society, there is an element of indolence. We cannot deny that indolence is indolence, even in its most basic forms, such as disobeying traffic rules, not forming a line when one is supposed to form, leaving trash behind when you can properly dispose of it yourself, procrastinating, and the countless "mamaya na lang" or "bukas na lang" syndrome. Of course, there are many who dislike working for the simple reason that they do not want to expend their energy and would rather stay at home doing nothing or on the street, in other words, idleness or sloth. Alternatively, it is frequently referred to as "tambay" in Filipino, and I can personally attest to that.

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Given the points made by Rizal in "The Indolence of the Filipino," it is clear that the stereotype of Filipino laziness is unjust and untrue. Despite terrible circumstances, the Filipino people have demonstrated their ingenuity, resilience, and dedication throughout history. We must adjust our mindset and acknowledge that the lack of progress is the outcome of a repressive colonial system, not intrinsic laziness. By empowering and offering equal chances, we can unleash the actual potential of the Filipino people and permanently eradicate the myth of indolence.

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The Indolence of the Filipino (Full Text). (2023, February 15). https://thelifeandworksofrizal.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-indolence-of-filipino-full-text.html

Solano, T. N. (2019, November 3). The Indolence of the Filipino: Thoughts and analysis. The Perspective. https://atarialonso.wordpress.com/2019/11/03/the-indolence-of-the-filipino-thoughts-and-analysis/

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During the Spanish colonial period, the Spanish rulers popularized the notion of Filipino laziness to excuse their brutal rule and exploitation of the country's resources and labor. This depiction was intended to retain control and reinforce the conquerors' perceived superiority.

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During the colonial period, access to education was limited, which hampered social mobility and economic advancement for many Filipinos. The stereotype was exacerbated by a lack of educational opportunities to which prevented Filipinos from acquiring the skills and information required for socioeconomic advancement. The Spanish authorities assumed that education would not benefit the "lazy" Filipinos, resulting in why there was not much investment in schools and educational resources.

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The oppressive Spanish colonial authority played a significant role in the Filipino people's indolence. The Spanish authorities hindered economic and social progress in the Philippines through corrupt governance and oppressive regulations. With its extensive bureaucracy and restrictions, the colonial system made it impossible for Filipinos to develop and pursue opportunities. The lack of incentives and limited prospects during Spanish control contributed to the population's sense of despondency and apathy.

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The word indolence has been greatly misused in the sense of little love for work and lack of energy, while ridicule has concealed the misuse. This much-discussed question has met with the same fate as certain panaceas and specifies of the quacks who by ascribing to them impossible virtues have discredited them.

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Rizal cited extensive corruption and poor resource management as the main causes of the laziness of Filipinos. He condemned the Spanish colonial government's ineffective and unethical methods. The powerful and influential colonial administrators and friars frequently put their own interests ahead of the wellbeing of the Filipino people. According to Rizal, a culture of corruption and self-interest hindered initiative and hard effort, which gave the impression that people were being lazy.

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The Philippines' economic exploitation by colonial powers played a role in developing stereotypes of Filipino laziness.   Foreign powers' extraction of riches reduced economic chances for the indigenous populace, resulting in a lack of development and maintaining the false notion of laziness.

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A lack of access to proper education was a major contributor to Filipino laziness. Rizal highlighted the value of education in fostering people' and communities' intellectual and moral development. The Spanish colonial authority, according to Rizal, failed to provide enough educational opportunities for Filipinos. People's intellectual advancement and critical thinking abilities were hampered by limited access to education, making it difficult to break out from the cycle of indolence. This lack of education caused the cycle of poverty and held back socioeconomic mobility for the Filipino people.

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The concept of Filipino indolence had economic implications. The Spanish invaders justified their exploitation of the Philippines' natural resources by stating that the Filipinos were incapable of developing and exploiting them adequately due to their laziness. This mindset hampered the growth of local industries and fostered dependency on Spanish-controlled trade and economic arrangements.

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The concept of indolence influenced how Filipino culture and identity were perceived. The Spanish colonizers' image of Filipinos as lazy ignored the Filipino people's rich history, culture, and achievements. It degraded Filipinos' feeling of pride and self-worth, producing a negative self-image.

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The Spanish invaders used the concept of Filipino indolence to legitimize their repressive rule and to propagate stereotypes of the Filipino people as lethargic and inferior.   This impression of laziness resulted in prejudice and discrimination towards Filipinos, impeding their growth and chances.

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Spain may have recognized our situation but chose to do nothing to maintain their power. I put light on the notion that this period of national apathy is required to set in motion the wheels of our impending statehood. If the Filipinos continue to work hard on and for something they know will never be theirs, Spain will undoubtedly exploit this, and a cycle of turmoil and backwardness will ensue.

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No reform is feasible, no measure can provide the intended outcome without education and liberty, the soil and sun of men. This does not imply that we should first grant the native sage training and all imaginable liberties before putting a hoe in his hand or placing him in a workshop; such a pretension would be foolish and vain folly.