Question

Why was Jose Rizal called as “filibustero” by some people in the Philippines?

Answer 1

Rizal had to define the word filibuster which has multiple meaning. The Filibusterismo in the novels title is derived from the simpler term “Filibustero” which means the Roman Catholic. ... While the Filibustero means revolutionary, insurrectionary and treasonous.

Answer 2

Jose Rizal is called a "filibustero" by some people in the Philippines.

• The title is derived from the Spanish term, which means a freebooter or pirate.
• The filibuster was a dread-inspiring word that Spanish applied to any proposer of reform or against the monk's wishes.
• Jose Rizal is one of the most inverted figures in the history of the Philippines. He was a political activist and best known for his political writings.