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the social cancer by josã rizal, originally titled noli me tangere, is seminal novel that exposes the social injustices and corruption in the philippines under spanish colonial rule. through the story of crisostomo ibarra, young filipino returning from europe, rizal highlights the oppressive influence of the church, the abuses of spanish friars, and the struggles of the filipino people for reform and justice. the novel serves as catalyst for the philippine nationalist movement and advocates for social change and enlightenment.