Summary
Highlights
Rumors of rebellion and the discovery of seditious placards spark fear among students. Basilio is advised to avoid any association with the incident to ensure his safety.
Padre Fernandez summons Isagani to his office. A heated debate ensues regarding the duties of friars in the education of Filipino youth, with Isagani criticizing the hypocrisy and lack of transparency of the religious orders.
Isagani argues that the suppression of truth and education makes the people hypocritical. He asserts that the friars, as those in charge of education, are responsible for the current state of the nation.
After his meeting with the Padre, Isagani heads to the civil guards to examine the placards. Meanwhile, panic spreads in Manila upon rumors of an impending uprising involving students and external forces.