The Political Self

The Political Self
Pableo, Arlyn D.
Instructor, College of Arts
AY 2020-2021 Pableo, Arlyn D.
Politics, Citizenship,
and Self
Pableo, Arlyn D.
Politics refers to the actions or activities concerned
with achieving and using power in a nation or
society. It is also defined as the ways that power is
shared in an organization and the ways it is affected
by personal relationships between people who work
together.
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Aristotle – man is, by nature, a political animal.
This is because man is a social being and that people
are naturally drawn to various political involvements in
order to satisfy his social needs.
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Politics is concerned with power.
Power inequalities can be observed within societies.
The one who holds power holds influence.
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Politics functions based on a particular social
economic and cultural context.
The nature of politics and political systems is
dependent on the culture of the state. Political
claims made by advocates are influenced by their
geographical location and ideology.
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The political is also personal.
One’s personal choices reflect his/her personal politics;
both are indistinguishable.
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Politics goes hand in hand with society.
Politics pervades the structure of society, and thus
influences inhabitants in their beliefs, ethics, and
behavior.
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However, the political self is not only shaped by one’s
political affiliation or beliefs. One’s sense of
accountability should be manifested in promoting
certain advocacies through healthy political
engagement. This is aligned with the concept of
active citizenship.
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Political Culture
It is the pattern of individual attitudes and orientation

towards politics among members of a political
system. (Almond and Verba, 1965)
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Characteristics of
Philippine Political Culture
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The dominance of family ties or kinship system
– consanguinity (blood relations) is given the utmost
importance. Ritual kinship or the kumpadre system
where the sacredness of baptism or sacrament of
marriage is used to get favors is evident in politics.
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Euphemism
– officials and employees in lower positions
are not frank or straightforward in criticizing
officials of higher rank. People
use parinig or patutsada instead of
confronting the officials immediately to
address the problems.
Utang na loob
– Filipinos feel obliged to repay immediately or in the
future any favor they receive from another person.
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Sense of overdependency
– some constituents rely on an elected
official or a patron politician for their
personal and economic needs.
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The belief that most politicians are corrupt
– the term buwaya has been used to describe
corrupt politicians in the Philippines signifying
their greed for money and power.
Lack of political maturity
– people elect officials based on their
popularity and personality, and not on
performance and platform.
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Establishing a Democratic
Culture
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Democracy – a system of government in
which all citizens are eligible members of
the state. Sovereignty belongs to the
people.
Basic Features of Democracy
Rule of the majority – the decision of the

majority prevails.
(Vox populi, vox dei – the voice of the
people is the voice of God)
Basic Features of Democracy
2. Protection of human rights

3. Upholding the rule of law
Ideal Citizenship
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Citizenship – denotes the status of being a legal
member of a nation-state.
Ideal Citizen – a person who follows the laws,

protects and takes care of the environment, and
contributes to the welfare of the people.
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Governance
– defined as the traditions and institutions that
determine how authority is exercised in a
particular country.
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(i) the process by which governments are
selected, held accountable, monitored, and
replaced;
(ii) the capacity of governments to manage
resources efficiently;
(iii) the respect of citizens and the state for the
institutions that govern.
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Active Citizenship
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Active citizenship refers to the structured forms of
engagement with political processes and everyday
forms of participation in society. It is also defined as
the process of sharing decisions that affect one’s
life and the life of a community in which one lives.
Participation is the fundamental right of
citizenship.
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Active citizenship is a practice of democracy.
Democracy should not only be thought of as a
form of government. It is a communal system
that allows volitional freedom of citizens to
make informed choices that allow them to be
heard.
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Active citizenship is a social construct.
It fosters social relatedness and belongingness.
The most important goal of active citizenship is
to instill change and influence society at large.
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Active citizenship helps an individual embrace
his/her individuality through the choices he/she
makes and the behavior he/she manifests.
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Governance
– defined as the traditions and institutions that
determine how authority is exercised in a
particular country.
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Nolan Principles of Good
Governance
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Selflessness – means caring for what
the people need and want instead of
promoting personal interests.
Objectivity – means being neutral and

free from biases in making decisions.
Integrity – means maintaining a good name
and character.
Honesty – means telling the truth, hiding

nothing, and being transparent always.
Accountability – means being liable and responsible
for one’s actions.
Openness – means being transparent with whatever
information one handles.
Leadership – means being able to lead the way for a
development that would benefit all.
Selflessness – means caring for what
the people need and want instead of
promoting personal interests.
Objectivity – means being neutral and

free from biases in making decisions.
Positive Filipino Values
Bayanihan Flexibility
Damayan Religious
Familism Respect for Elders
Optimism Remedyo Attitude
Hospitality Matiyaga
Regionalism Utang na Loob
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Negative Filipino Values
Bahala na attitude
Colonial mentality/blue-seal mentality
Crab mentality
Euphemistic
Filipino time
Gaya-gaya attitude
Jackpot mentality
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Negative Filipino Values
Belief in kapalaran
Mañana habit
Ningas cogon/kugon
Oversensitivity
Pakikisama
Lack of sportsmanship
Tsamba lang attitude
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Pableo, Arlyn D.

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The Political Self

It is the pattern of individual attitudes and orientation

Rule of the majority – the decision of the

2. Protection of human rights

Ideal Citizen – a person who follows the laws,

Objectivity – means being neutral and

Honesty – means telling the truth, hiding

Objectivity – means being neutral and

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