Learning Activity Sheet in

Philippine Politics and Governance

First Semester, SY 2020-2021

For the Learners: General Instructions

This is your Learner’s Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 3. In answering this LAS, please be reminded of the
following:
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LAS. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the Activities and Exercises.
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include your grade and section, subject and date of submission.
3. Do not jump to the next activity or exercise if you have finished the previous task yet. Answer
chronologically, as arranged in the LAS.
4. Read and understand the instructions carefully before doing each task.
5. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks. Do not cheat. Remember, you will learn
better if you this
6. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
7. Submit your LAS on time.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this LAS, or if you need
clarifications, do not hesitate to contact your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone. These general instructions apply to Understanding Society Culture and Politics as
well.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding and appreciation of the subject.

What I Need to Know

This learner’s activity sheet will help you understand politics and political science, governance, political
ideologies, power, states, nations, and globalization (Learning Competency).

After you have completed this activity sheet, you are expected to (Learning Objectives):

1. Analyze the evolution of Philippine politics and governance;

2. Explain the significant developments in each of the era of political development; and,
3. Analyze the governance of each of the Philippine presidents, from past to present.

Lesson 5 The evolution of Philippine governance and politics

1. Explore!

Activity 1. Time Travel! Revisit your past lessons. Tell which era in Philippine history does each of these
concepts belong. Use a table in grouping these words/concepts.
Balangay Katipunan La Liga Filipina Propaganda Movement
Phil. Organic Act Legislative Executive Frailocracy
Commonwealth Treaty of Paris Supreme Council Malolos Constitution
Puppet President Benevolent Assimilation Thomasites Biak-na-Bato Republic
Spooner Amendment June 12, 1898 Philippine Executive Commission Datu

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 the evolution of Philippine governance and politics
2. Learn
T h e P h i l i p p i n e s
now as a nation at present, is a product of long, arduous battles of our forefathers.

3. Engage

Activity 3.3 Identify the powers/authorities of your local officials. Describe how these powers are used during
this COVID-19 pandemic. Name at least five officials. In the last column, state your opinion or observation
about how the power was used. Make a table for your answer. Follow the format given below.

Official Power/Authority Type of Type of How it was Observation/Opinion

Power Authority used/applied
1. Barangay Listing of qualified Legitimate Legal- The barangay The barangay captain
Captain SAP beneficiaries Rational captain, in committed abuse of

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SAMPLE ONLY
 selecting the power because he
beneficiaries of the used his power to
SAP, included his manipulate the listing.
relatives and allies
even if they were
not qualified.
2. Barangay
Tanod
3. Municipal
Mayor
4. Municipal
Vice-Mayor
5. SB Members

4. Apply/Assessment

Objective Essay. Answer the following questions briefly but concisely. A yes or no answer, without the given
explanation will not be given any point. Copy the scenario and the questions that follow before answering in
your answer sheets. There can be more than one correct answers to a question. Be sure to defend it correctly.
Maximum of 5 points will be given for each correct answer.

1. Mayor V, talked to the residents of Sitio Chaka. He offered a sum of money to each resident in exchange of
the land where they are living because he is planning to build a high-end mountain resort in the area. He said
that through this resort, the income of his municipality would increase and therefore, benefitting the entire
residents. Some residents refused the offer, but Mayor V said that they cannot refuse because the property will
be used for the good of the people, thus a proper exercise of the power of eminent domain by the government.

A. What type of power of authority did Mayor V use? Why do you think so?
B. Was the mayor correct in saying that the residents cannot refuse the offer because it is the right of
the government to exercise the power of eminent domain? Why/Why not?
C. If Mayor V will purse with his plan despite the refusal of some of the residents, will he commit some
form of power abuse? Explain your answer.
D. As a concerned citizen and an affected resident of the area, what are you going to do about the
situation? What are the actions that you would take? Explain your answer.
References:

Books:
Joven, Arnel (2017). Philippine Politics and Governance. Quezon City, Philippines. C&E Publishing, Inc. Note: Most of the
discussion were taken from this book. No copyright infringement is intended.)
Tabajen, Rhene & Pulma, Erlinda (2016). Philippine Politics and Governance. Pasay City, Philippines. JFS Publishing
Services

Web Sources:
Van Vliet, V. (2010). Five Forms of Power (French and Raven). Retrieved [Oct. 9, 2020] from toolshero:
https://www.toolshero.com/leadership/five-forms-of-power-french-raven/

https://pt.slideshare.net/NazifaTasnim/politics-power-and-action-46742483/2
https://www.slideshare.net/fikhrisafwan/c2-power-legitimacy-authority

Should you need any further

information, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
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PLEASE PREPARE FOR A LONG QUIZ. THE TEST PAPER FOR THE FIRST LONG QUIZ WILL BE GIVEN DURING MODULE 3
DISTRIBUTION. COVERAGE FOR THE LONG QUIZ: FROM LESSON 1 TO LESSON 4.

Answer key to What

Answer key to Explore – Answer Key to Engage – Lesson 2
you Know – Lesson 3
Lesson 1
From Center to Left 1. A
1. Politics
2. B
2. Government Liberalism-Social Democracy-Feminism-Socialism- 3. D
3. Government Communism-Anarchism 4. C
4. Governance/Politics
5. B
5. From Center to Right 6. D
Government/Governance
7. A
6. Government Neoliberalism-Conservatism-Reactionism-Fascism 8. B
7. Government
9. C
8. Politics
10. B

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