Filipinization was driven by a number of factors, including a desire to promote Filipino culture and identity, to increase Filipino participation in government and the economy, and to reduce the influence of foreign powers in the Philippines. It was also seen as a way to prepare the Philippines for independence.
The policy was implemented in a number of ways, including:
- Increasing the number of Filipinos in government positions
- Requiring Filipino citizens to own a majority stake in businesses
- Establishing Filipino-language schools
- Promoting Filipino culture and history
Filipinization was a controversial policy, with some Filipinos arguing that it was discriminatory against non-Filipinos, and others arguing that it was necessary to protect Filipino interests. The policy was also challenged by foreign powers, who saw it as a threat to their influence in the Philippines.
Filipinization remains a controversial topic in the Philippines today, with some people arguing that it is still necessary to protect Filipino interests, while others argue that it is outdated and discriminatory.