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IN his essay “The Philippines a Century Hence,” Jose Rizal  foresaw a Philippines that is free, vigorous and competitive in the world, developing and enriching its natural resources, prosperous with its maritime and commercial activities, moving forward with the energies of  “the new men that will spring from her bosom and the remembrance of the past.”

National leaders and thoughtful Filipinos after Rizal shared his dream and prophesied a new country blessed with peace, prosperity and freedom. The dream soared with every generation and change of leadership.