Why did propaganda movement make their effort for reform in the Spain not in the Philippines?

The Propaganda Movement focused their efforts in Spain because they believed that influencing Spanish public opinion and government policies was the most effective way to enact reform in the Philippines. They aimed to secure Filipino representation in the Spanish Cortes to push for changes in the colonial administration. Additionally, they faced strict censorship laws and limited political freedoms in the Philippines, making it challenging to advocate for reform within the colony.