Understanding the Self THE POLITICAL SELF.pdf

Understanding the Self

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2. FINAL TERM TOPICS TAKE NOTE OF THIS

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5. Taking Care of One's

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4. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson students should have

the skills to do the following:

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TRACE THE
HISTORICAL
CONTEXT OF
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POLITICAL
SEU OF TE
FILIPINOS

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TAKE PRIDE
OF THE
FILIPINO
IDENTIFYING
VALUES AND
TRAITS

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CONNECT THE
CURRENT TRENDS
OR SOCIAL
UPHEAVALS TO
THE HISTORICAL.
VIEWPOINTS OF
INDEPENDENCE
AND LIBERATION

5. Defining

IDENTITY

6. HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES OF FILIPINOS

e The Filipinos were free

« Balangay- the system of government wide-
ranging in small units; derived from a wooden
boat used by the community for their living.

e Antonio Pigafetta, scribe of Ferdinand
Magellan, revealed that the natives of the
Philippine islands were autonomous and 4
economically_prosperous.

7. SANDUGUAN KATAPATAN

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in times of need and development.

government and religious infrastructures.

8. e Faithful to the traditional e Courage
values and traditions of e Fought back against the
the prosperous balangay oppressive rule of the

¢ Reminded themselves of colonizers.

the original kinship pact
e They manifested the value

| of katapangan,

9. OR. JOSE RIZAL OF LAGUNA

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brought by the colonizers.
He burned in them the spirit of
once again after

centuries of hopelessness and desperation.

Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Mi Ultimo Adios, his | tt , favored

the armed wing of the

10. ANDRES BONIFACIO

He justified tl

e need for a bloody

revolution by the fact that there was

betrayal of tl

e between brothers.

This philosophy honors more than just
the social contract existing between the

colony and tl

he colonizers.

It seeks to uphold and advocate the pact

between bro’

thers to sustain kalayaan

(liberty) and pakikipagkapwa-tao

(being faithful to the goodness of the

other.

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AMERICANS: “ITABI NIYO. KAMI NA.” [Y EN

The Americans intervened to help the Filipinos win the
war and gain liberation from Spain.

In 1989, the country gained independence from Spain, Sa
but for the next 50 years, the Americans remained
and continued to intervene with its political,

educational, economic, and military_affairs.

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The Filipino revolutionists began to suspect that the
Americans do not have the plans to leave the country.

Thus, the Philippine-American war broke and costed
the lives of thousands of Filipinos and Americans.

12. AMERICANS: “ITABI NIYO. KAMI NA.”

The superiority_and might of American military led to
the surrender of Emilio Aguinaldo and this signified
the end of the revolutionary struggles of the Filipinos.

Nonetheless, the desire for freedom was still burning
in the heart of every Filipino. Thus, Manuel Quezon, a
political pragmatist, brought the fight to the US
Congress and won the Jones Law, He became the
Commonwealth President.

In 1946, the country finally received its independence.

13. Establishing a i

DEMOCRATIC &

Culture

14. JAPANESE: “YAMETE KUDASAI WHOMST?”

Just shortly after gaining independence from US, the Japanese
occupied the country and established the Japanese-sponsored
Philippine Republic.

President Jose P. Laurel cushioned the impact of the atrocities
and violence by constantly winning the trust of the Japanese
while faithfully serving the suffering Filipinos.

He was the guerilla who fought his battle not in the jungles, but
in the embattled office in Malacañang.

The defeat of Japan in World War Il also meant the regaining
of Philippine independence. Since then, we struggled to rebuild
our communities and the structures of our democracy. “

15. FERDINAND MARCOS SR.

Filipinos li

1973 Marcos Constitution. The Philippines
was once again und:
le k f Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Since then, we have lost our freedom and
succumbed to the mercy not of foreign
colonizers but of a fellow Filipino, wanting

THe dictator initially delivered the needs
of the Filipino people by improving
infrastructures and government systems.

16. PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION

After 13 years under Martial Law, the people became fed up with so much
corruption, injustice and violence that eventually led to EDSA Revolution. This
remains to be a compelling message to the world that the Filipinos value freedom
so dearly.

The historical bloodless EDSA People Power Revolution guided the promulgation
of the 1987 constitution.

17. 1987 CONSTITUTION

This defined how the institutions and systems of government function in
the way of democracy.

From Cory Aquino to the present administration, the Filipinos became
highly vigilant and watchful to safeguard the democratic processes in
the government and communities.

The people’s assertions to peaceful and assertive means of participation
to dmocratic election and representation are healthy indications that the
Filipinos have matured in their quest for real independence.

18. In recognition of the importance of People Power, and the fortification of democratic culture, the 1987
constitution ensures the following:

The government shall That everyone That institutions
afford full protection guarantees the right recognize the rights
of Filipino workers of workers to self- of farmers and land
here and abroad, and organization, owners, as well as
provide equality of colelctive bargaining cooperatives and
employment and negotiations, and farmers’
opportunities. peaceful concerted organizations
activities in

accordance with law.

19. In recognition of the importance of People Power, and the fortification of democratic culture, the 1987
constitution ensures the following:

That authorities protect
the rights of
subsistence fisherfolks.

That the people may
pursue and protect,
within the democratic
framework, their
legitimate and
collective interest
through peaceful and
lawful means.

That the government
ensures the right of the
people and their
organizations to
effective and
reasonable
participation at all level
of social, politcal,
economic decision-
making

20. In recognition of the importance of People Power, and the fortification of democratic culture, the 1987
constitution ensures the following:

That congress provides a system of initiative and referendum where

21. DEMOCRACY

THE RULE OF THE PEOPLE
Two Greek words: demos - the people; kratos - rule

It is the awareness and understanding that the self
and community are both the foundation of
democratic practice and the result of it.

Yet, studies confirm that the presence of
democratic institutions is no guarantee that the
people are able to exercise their rights and
obligations.

22. WHAT ARE THE ATTRIBUTES OF DEMOCRACY?

23. ACTION AGENDA FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY

1.Improve the political and social environment and reduce poverty through structural reforms in
order to foster a sense of community and enable citizens to exercise their rights and fulfill their
obligations.

2.Continually re-examine societal institutions responsible for value formation so that they
inculcate rather than indoctrinate democratic and citizenship values.

3.Incorporate cross-cultural activities in public and private sector programs, including those of
schools, churches, NGOs, and POs, so as to recognize ethnolinguistic and cultural diversity in the
country and encourage the sharing of experiences.

4.Further promote the use of Filipino and Philippine languages in all transactions so as to enable
the articulation of citizenship and democratic views and values.

5. Continue to harness institutional as well as informal mechanisms that open up space for the
exercise of citizenship and democracy - conflict resolution processes, face-to-face dialogues,
partnership among groups, sectors, even the government.

If the government officials and the society cooperte with each other, respect each other, know how
to handle situations, this will lead to a better democratic government, a stronger sense of
community and belonging, and a more stable, meaningful and healthier sense of self.

24. The vibrant history of our nation emphasized
our fidelity to our promises and desires to
attain independence. We have explored all the
possibilities to attain and sustain these values.
The colonial influences may have tainted our
values and traits but we remain faithful to one
another to our nation. Despite numerous
foreign influences, and the imposition of
authoritarian rule, we continue to build
democratic communities and strong
institutions to demonstrate distinct and
separate national identity,

25. Deadline: BSIT 2C & 2A (April 15, 2024) | BSIT 2B (April 1, 2024) DEN