Why did Ibarra think that his father was a close friend of Padre Damaso?

Ibarra believed that his father, Don Rafael, was a close friend of Padre Damaso due to their shared history and interactions in the community. He had been raised with the impression that his father was respected and well-regarded by the friar, contributing to Ibarra's understanding of their relationship as amicable. However, as the story unfolds, Ibarra discovers that the reality of their relationship was more complex and fraught with underlying tensions, reflecting the broader conflicts between the church and the Filipino people.