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Brief Overview
a. What is the Cavite Mutiny?
The Cavite Mutiny was an event in Philippine history in which Filipinos sought to be free of Spanish
colonization and rule. These natives were dissatisfied with how the new Governor-General Izquierdo
administered and changed all the privileges they had enjoyed under the previous Governor-General of the
Philippines, Carlos de la Torre. J. Schumancher,
b. What are the general events that led to the martyrdom of the GomBurZa?
First Event: the first general event that led to GomBurZa's death and suffering. The three martyr priests
firmly believed that native priests were more deserving of church positions than Spanish friars. Because,
during those trying times, churches and priests wielded as much power as government officials. What
they say is also important, and this is what the GomBurza attempted to fight for
Second Event: Second event would be the mutiny in Cavite itself.
Last Event: they were the ones who started the rebellion. What the three priests were aiming for was
misinterpreted by the Spanish people. GomBurZa were also falsely accused of sedition. So, basically,
treason and sedition combined were two extremely powerful means of exiling and killing a person. The
Spanish were successful in pushing these poor priests all the way to the bottom
II. People Involved
a. Who was Fernando La Madrid?
The mutineers were led by Sgt. Fernando La Madrid. He and his comrades attempted to
assassinate Spanish officers in the fort. Unfortunately, the mutiny was averted by the
Spanish government, and Sgt. Fernando La Madrid, among others, was later killed.
b. Who was Trinidad H. Padro de Tavera?
Dr. Trinidad Hermenigildo Padro de Tavera was a researcher, historian, writer, and
scholar from the Philippines. He was the author of the Filipino account of the Cavite
Mutiny. C. Pugay
c. Who was Montero y Vidal?
Jose Montero y Vidal was a Spanishman who interpreted and wrote The Cavite Mutiny
in Spanish.
d. Who was Carlos Maria de la Torre y Navacerrada?
Carlos Maria de la Torre y Navacerrada was a former governor general who devoted his
life to serving the people of the Philippines. He was the one responsible for the good life
that Filipinos had. During his tenure, the natives were grateful for having a leader who
could relate to them. He increased privileges such as tax exemption for laborers and
many others.
e. Who was Rafael Geronimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutierrez?
Rafael Geronimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutierrez was a politician from Spain. Officer in
the military and statesman He ruled the Philippines for roughly two years. During his
presidency, the Cavite Mutiny occurred, as did the execution of the three martyr priests.
f. Who was Fr. Mariano Gomez?
Fr. Mariano Gomez was of Filipino-Chinese-Spanish ancestry. However, he was born
and raised in Manila. On June 2, 1824, he was appointed as the head priest of Bacoor,
Cavite. But, sadly, he was strangled to death because he was falsely accused of
something he did not do.
g. Who was Fr. Jose Burgos?
Fr. Jose Burgos was born in Ilocos Sur and was the youngest of three priests known as
GomBurZa at the time. He was a supporter of Spanish colonial reform in the Philippines.
Paciano Rizal, Jose Rizal's brother, was a friend of Jose Burgos. Therefore Jose Rizal
changed his name while attending Ateneo. It was because he was afraid he wouldn't get
in because his brother was related to Jose Burgos.
h. Who was Fr. Jacinto Zamora?
Fr. Jacinto Zamora y del Rosario was also part of the GomBurZa. He had a pastime of
playing cards and this was the reason why he got accused of being the headmaster of the
mutiny in Cavite.
i. Who was Francisco Zaldua?
Francisco Zaldua was a traitor. He was responsible for the deaths of the three
martyr priests. He told the Spanish government that they were the masterminds of the
uprising. And that Jose Burgos, a reformist, was the one who initialized it. Zaldua
persuaded Cavite people to join the rebellion and told them that it would be led by Fr.
Jose Burgos. (Arcilla, V. 2013)
III. Evidence Submitted
a. What evidence did the Filipino side submit to the Court?
Perhaps it was the Filipinos who were deeply saddened by the fact that the Spaniards had
taken everything from them. That was why they wanted to be set free.
b. What were the pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution (Spanish friars)?
Hearsay. Opinions. reports that do not warrant further investigation evidence that does
not support its claims Things that were not thoroughly examined
c. How did the Governor-General interpret the event?
He misinterpreted it in the worst way possible. Why? Because he used the mutiny to
capture the three martyr priests. He knew these priests were powerful and could depose
him with the help of other Filipinos. He informed the central government that the
uprising had been planned long before he arrived in the country.
IV. Aftermath
a. What happened after the event?
Not only did the Filipinos gain freedom from the Spanish government, but they also
became more determined to fight for what they believed was right. This event eventually
resulted in the Philippine Revolution and, later, Philippine independence.
b. . How did Rizal use this event in writing his novel?
Jose Rizal was a kind man. He listened to the screams and voices of the people. He used
their cries to pursue writing to expose how poorly the Spanish government ran the
Philippines. The Filipino people achieved nationalism because of it.
