GE TCW

[The Contemporary World]

Topical Seminar Guide Questions

Topic and Guide Question/s MWF 10:30-11:30 MWF 2:30-3:30 TTH 9:00-10:30
1. Global Interstate System Antone Sordilla
- Pick one state from each continent with which the Ygot
Philippines has diplomatic ties. Discuss the date of
establishment of our diplomatic relations, the areas
of cooperation, and agreements with each of these
states.
2. Global Economy Cellan Mantos, Ashley Keith Seno
- Read the case of Tanada vs. Angara on the Senate Carbos Manlosa, Jessa Louise
concurrence of the Philippine ratification of the Maravello, Michelle Ann
WTO Agreements. Discuss the facts, issues, and the Roa, Ray Angelo
decision of the Supreme Court. (Limit discussion to
global economy.)
3. Global Security Orongan Dawa, Tiffany Jean Corbo
- What is the impact of the spread of nuclear Danong Daan, Kimberly
weapons on the international system? Does it help Miparanum, John Lester
minimize tensions and armed conflicts or increase Panuncia, Regine Lace
them?
4. Global Governance Bordario Bonhoc, Ivy Managaytay
- What are the peaceful means of settling disputes Olediana Caoyong, Michael Angelo
under the UN Charter? Which means did the Larisma, Merce Frixcy
Philippines resort to in its territorial disputes with Mojados, JJ Jycka
China?
5. Nationalism and Culture Sia Corpus, Jessa Mae Baguio
- What are the roots of Muslim secessionist Veloso Lomocso, Jean
movement in Mindanao? What is its status? Igot, Loriemar
Balunan, Ariel
Laude, Jurienel Mae
6. Religion and Globalization Lato Cabag, Shirl Mae Go
- Pick a salient issue in the Philippines where you Aton Lambojan, Jose Alfredo
find the involvement of the Church. In that issue, Garcelazo, Jose Walter
how does the Church influence and help shape the Rufo, Krizzia Camille
Philippine society? Tura, Angela Mae
7. Global Divide Amahoy Villamor, Clynt Deanmark Martin
- What is the 4Ps? Why was this program adopted? Liston Alcordo, Lei Andre
What are the conditions required and how was the Cag-ong, Mary Grace
compliance by the beneficiaries? Gallo, Mary Cris
Lawi-an, Rina Mae
Yamas, Johnsen
8. Sustainable Development Quinte Abelgas, Joyce Oyao
- How are the UN SDGs being achieved in the Mecaros Albaracin, Jessica Rose
Philippines? Cite examples of programs or projects Davide, Kay Elise
that mainstream the SDGs. Cite examples of non- Hermosa, Rose Marie
sustainable practices. Resurreccion, Samantha Mae
Sevilla, Samantha Rose
9. Migration and Demography Pizon Amparo, Kemima Joy Trangia
- Presently, how many Filipinos are working Pia Despi, Kresha Jean
overseas? What is the distribution per continent, Edullantes, Vivian Marie
and which countries (overall and per continent) Mantoya, Harley Hazel
have the highest number of Filipino workers? What Libradilla, Euleve Bryan
are the treaties and Philippine laws that provide
them protection? In what ways do these treaties
and laws protect them? What issues and challenges
do overseas Filipino workers (and their families)
face?
10. Global Media Culture Pagunsan Pasco, Kristian Enemecio
- Provide three examples of how media technology Pacquiao Remedio, Cheddie
(such as computer and cell phone applications) is Tello, Kathleen
helping certain needy sectors of the Philippine Tibon, Clint
society. Explain the main problem that the sector
faced and the solution the media technology
provides. One example should explain the story of
award-winning Session Groceries, an online store
application that links Baguio City farmers directly
to their buyers.
11. Regionalism Lauron Ofianga
- Discuss the visa exemption for ASEAN nationals. Robles
Which ASEAN countries can Filipino nationals
travel to without securing a visa and for how long?
Except the Philippines, what are the top
destinations in each ASEAN country? Show
pictures.