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Marcelo Hilario del Pilar y Gatmaitán (Spanish: [maɾˈθelojˈlaɾjo ðel piˈlaɾ]; Tagalog: [maɾˈselo ʔɪˈlaɾjo del pɪˈlaɾ]; August 30, 1850 – July 4, 1896), commonly known as Marcelo H. del Pilar and also known by his nom de plume Pláridel, was a Filipino writer, lawyer, journalist, and freemason.
What were Marcelo H. del Pilar's contributions to Philippine literature? Marcelo H. del Pilar was a prominent figure in the Philippine literary scene during the Spanish colonial period. He was known for his satirical writings and essays that criticized the oppressive Spanish regime and advocated for reforms and independence. 2.
Marcelo H. Del Pilar (1850-1896) was a Philippine revolutionary propagandist and satirist. He tried to marshal the nationalist sentiment of the enlightened Filipino ilustrados, or bourgeoisie, against Spanish imperialism.
Oct 17, 2016 · In articles, published in republican newspapers there, he attacked the political power of the friars in the Philippines, argued against the system of deportation by administrative decree, and presented an eloquent defense of Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere against the critique of Father Font, using the pseudonyms Piping Dilat and Plaridel.
Marcelo H. del Pilar's reputation as a propagandist was already established before an order for his arrest forced him to flee the country in 1880. Gifted with the common touch, he found ready audiences in the cockpits, the plazas, and the corner tiendas of his native Bulacan.
Del Pilar used his influence with Grand Master Morayta to authorize the establishment of Filipino lodges in the Philippines and later the approval for the establishment of the Gran Consejo Regional de Filipinas in 1893; hence he is considered as the father of true Filipino Masonry.
Pangunahing lider ng Kilusang Propaganda, dakilang makata’t manunulat, si Marcelo H. del Pilar (Mar·sé·lo Eyts del Pi·lár) ay tagapagtatag at editor ng Diariong Tagalog at naging ikalawang editor ng La Solidaridad. Bantog din siyá sa sagisag-panulat na Plaridel.
