'The indolence of the Filipino' (the quality of work)

By John Lesaca

Dec 30, 2022 12:01 am

LIFE PLUCKS

IN my opinion, Jose Rizal's essay which he wrote in 1890, still applies today. He wrote this as a response to the accusation that Filipinos are lazy and would rather gamble their money than work on the farm.

Rizal acknowledged that this laziness did exist but was caused by society; he delves into the social ills that have led to how many of our countrymen think and behave, and in my opinion, prevails to this day.

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LIFE PLUCKS

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