Self-assessment Task 1

Compare and contrast the administration of the local government

units during the Spanish period with those of the present.
Spanish Period Present

1. Undemocratic 1. Independent Country

2. The Governor General-the King's 2. Democratic Government

representative and the highest-
ranking official in the Philippines 3. President is considered as the Chief
of Staff in the country and it is the
highest-ranking official
3. Abuse of Political Power
5. Press freedom
4. Established a centralized colonial
government that was composed of 6. Republic
a national government and the
local governments that
administered provinces, cities, 7. Separation of Church and State
towns and municipalities.

5. Union of Church and State

Conclusion:

The established political structure in the Spanish Era was the main foundation of our
government today. Colonization and settlements of the Spaniards in our country aims the
objectives of the government. Local culture transition in the Philippines and the Pacific raises
a number of historical and theoretical concerns. The Philippines' long-term legacy of Spanish
rule was a religious shift that had a significant impact on local cultures as well as the
development of national culture during the last fifty years. In terms of interpersonal
interactions as well as cultural institutions, Philippine culture was preserved.

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