UNIT U WEEK

Educational,
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T Citizenship Issues 1
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At present, there are problems and issues in
our country and global community that profoundly
affect our way of life. Many of our day-to-day decisions
and activities hinge on these. We need to confront and
resolve them so that we can have peace and
prosperity.

In this unit, you will gain deep understanding

and awareness of contemporary issues in our local
community, country, and world. You will study natural
disasters, risk reduction, and management. You will
investigate environmental and economic issues such
as climate change, unemployment, globalization, and
sustainable development. More importantly you will
develop projects that will contribute to the solution of
these environmental and economic issues.

Grade Level 10 Standards

Demonstrate a deep understanding of contemporary issues and appraise their economic,

environmental, political, educational, and civic responsibilities; their human rights; and citizenship challenges
that confront nations at present using investigative skills, analysis of data and references, research, critical
thinking, effective communication, fairness, and good judgment.

Content Standards Performance Standards

The student demonstrates understanding of The student builds and develops livelihood
the importance of human rights in the promotion of projects based on resources available in the
equality and respect for man as a member of the community to help solve the economic problems faced
community, nation, and world by citizens.
 Government Response to the following

Issues: Illegal Drugs, Terrorism,

Rebellion, Discrimination against Health

Workers in COVID 19 Issue, Issues in

the field of Free Press, and

Desaparecidos

A. Rebellion D. Illegal Drugs

B. Terrorism E. Discrimination
C. Desaparecidos

Instructions: Determine what the sentence expresses. Choose the letter of

the correct answer from the box and write in the field.

___1. A word used to describe unequal treatment an individual.

___2. Refers to rebellion, uprising, or rebellion of people against in

government.

_____3. Refers to any element that alters the trend of a person's mind and
also a person's body.

_____4. Spanish word meaning “missing ones”. People forcibly abducted,

taken or disappeared which until now has not found.

_____5. Harassment, use of force as a form of violence as a form of

constraint.
Government Response to the following Issues: Illegal Drugs, Terrorism,

Rebellion, Discrimination against Health Workers in COVID 19 Issue,

Issues in the field of Free Press, and Desaparecidos

Currently, our country faces many social issues. The current

administration strives to address these issues in order to maintain order
and protection of the basic rights of every citizen.

Through this module we will try to find out the steps the government is
taking to address this. It will not be easy if everyone does not cooperate
and unite with each other.

The full solidarity of the people is the key to prevent or prevent these social
problems as much as possible. Let's find out how to address social issues.

• ILLEGAL DRUGS

More than 50,000 people have been arrested by the Philippine National
Police (PNP) in their campaign against illegal drugs in 2020.

At the budget hearing of the Department of Interior and Local Government

(DILG) in the House, PNP Chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan as many as 50,429
were arrested in the government’s war on drugs nationwide from January
1 to August 31,2020.

Up to ₱ 14.537 billion worth of illegal drugs were confiscated nationwide

this year.

The 2,213 people involved in illegal drugs surrendered to the police

while 623 were recorded dead in anti-drug operations by the PNP in
2020.

Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate the PNP of the documents in the inquest
proceedings as well as the inventory of the weapons confiscated from the
victims in the operation against illegal drugs.

In the budget of DILG and its attached agencies in 2021 reaches ₱

244.309 billion or 2% higher compared to ₱ 239.843 billion in 2020.

5,856 killed in government drug war – PDEA

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)

reports that up to 5,856 drug suspects have been killed since the
government began its war against illegal drugs.
That number is lower than estimates by some non -governmental and
rights groups who say it is possible that as many as 27,000 drug suspects
have been killed in the war on drugs, launched by President Rodrigo
Duterte, since he took office.
According to PDEA data, it also appears that a total of 176,777 anti-illegal
drugs operations were conducted from July 1, 2016 to August 31, 2020,
resulting in the arrest of 256,788 drug suspects nationwide.

Of those arrested, 10,308 were considered high value targets (HVTs),

including 282 foreign nationals, 352 elected officials, 102 uniformed
personnel, 431 government employees, 2,957 listed targets, 746 drug
group leaders and members, 66 armed group members , 986 drug den
maintainers, 229 listed wanted individuals, 16 celebrities and prominent
personalities, and 4,141 from high-impact operations.
Authorities also confiscated a total of P43.69 billion worth of suspected
shabu and dismantled a total of 620 dens and clandestine laboratories.

A total of 20,165 barangays have been cleared of illegal drugs while 14,171
have not.

They also allegedly rescued a total of 3,322 youths who were also allegedly
involved in illegal drug activities in the operations they conducted.

• TERRORISM

Bombing in Jolo of 2020

The Bombing in Jolo of 2020 took place at around 1:00 pm in the afternoon
in Walled City, Jolo, Sulu, Mindanao southern Philippines erupted a loud
consecutive explosion near a store, hinda at least 12 were reported injured,
15 of them killed and 78 wounded. 5 soldiers were reported killed including
several children among the 14 killed, A female suicide bomber is suspected
in a series of explosions, the first explosion occurred at the store opening
was 100 meters away the second explosion shook nearby at a church by
1:00 pm. A military suspect in the bombing said an expert said he was
behind the explosion at Jolo Cathedral a year ago. Jolo is the capital of
Sulu, for decades, the province has been facing along with the entire region
in terrorist attacks, Sulu has a Muslim population and a mixed Christian
population contained in the town. The attacks were bombings, shootings,
arrests, armed Armalite and Improvise Explosive Devices. The rebel groups
Abu Sayaff, Maute and others are the ones claiming responsibility for the
attack in exchange for their aspirations and desires through ransom.

ANTI-TERRORISM BILL COMPLETE LAW AFTER SIGNED BY PRESIDENT

DUTERTE written by Gilbert Perdez July 3, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Republic Act No. 11479 or

AntiTerrorism Act of 2020. According to Presidential Spokesman Harry
Roque, this will greatly help the government's campaign against those who
sow terror not only in the Philippines but also around the world. Roque
said the
President and his legal team have carefully studied the anti-terrorism law
and also weighed carefully the concerns of stakeholders. It will be recalled
that the hashtag #JunkTerrorBill spread on social media from various
sectors due to the alleged broad definition of "terrorism" contained in the
said law and it can also be used against critics of the government.

• REBELLION
Trillanes arrested, posted bail

MANILA, Philippines - Makati Regional Trial Court Judge Elmo Alameda

yesterday issued a warrant of arrest and hold departure order (HDO)
against Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV in connection with Proclamation 572 of
President Duterte revoking the amnesty granted by the previous
administration in connection with the senator's rebellion case. Judge
Alameda of Makati RTC branch 150 ordered the court sheriff and Makati
police chief to serve the arrest warrant against Trillanes in the Senate. The
court set P200,000 bail for Trillanes' temporary release in the rebellion
case related to the Manila Peninsula siege in November 2007. The
Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion with the Makati RTC to issue
an alias warrant of arrest and HDO against Trillanes. NCRPO Director
Guillermo Eleazar was also present to accompany the Makati police chief
and court sheriff to the Office of the Senate Sgt. And Arms (OSAA) and
office of Senate President Vicente Sotto III for serving an arrest warrant on
Trillanes. Trillanes went straight to Makati RTC branch 150 with his
lawyer, Atty. Reynaldo Robles to post P200,000 bail.

At 3:24 p.m., Trillanes arrived at the Makati City Police, where he

underwent a documentary procedure or booking procedure such as
fingerprinting and mugshot. Despite posting bail, Trillanes still decided to
stay in the Senate. Trillanes said Makati RTC branch 148 can issue a
warrant of arrest at any time, which is reviving the case of its coup in
connection with the Oakwood mutiny in 2003. In addition, he also received
a report that he could be arrested at any time. military based on
Proclamation 572 of President Duterte. According to Trillanes, democracy
was defeated today. “Darkness and evil prevailed in our town. Whatever
happens in the future, is in the hands of the Filipino people. The law can
be seen to have been forced and distorted, ”Trillanes said in addressing
the media yesterday. Meanwhile, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
said that the court has already spoken about Trillanes' case so the
legislator should stop his drama and only explain it to the court.
Since the President issued Proclamation 572, his office in the Senate has
served as a haven for the legislator to avoid arrest by the AFP.

This case will continue to be heard in court and we will await the verdict
of the country's court.

• Discrimination against Health Workers in COVID

Duterte Issue on harassing health workers: Take it to Bicutan, don't
release

President Duterte has ordered the immediate arrest of those involved in

the harassment of health workers.
“I’d like to order the police. If there’s a report of somebody harassing or
facing a discriminatory act, you arrest the person. Don’t let go until I say
let go. I'll just call you when it's time. The house is especially stoned. Catch
you. Take it to Bicutan, don't release it, ”Duterte said in his public address.
Duterte added that the ongoing discrimination against frontliners is
unacceptable now during the pandemic caused by coronavirus disease
(COVID-19).

“You know,‘ when COVID hits you, you go straight to the hospital when
you get serious. Who gambles their lives there? "Doctors as well as health
workers," Duterte added.

Duterte added that the health workers cleaned their bodies before leaving
the hospital.

This statement by President Rodrigo Duterte only shows his appreciation

for the huge role of our health workers and frontliners against the
pandemic caused by COVID19.

• Issues in the field of Free Press

Press freedom will continue to be respected by Duterte admin - Andanar

The Philippine government joins in the celebration of Press Freedom Day.

This is what Malacañang announced in the face of the continuing tension
by critics of the Duterte administration who are suppressing the rights and
freedoms of some journalists who are critical of the government.

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin

Andanar said the Duterte administration will continue to respect freedom
of the press.

He said the government's establishment of the Presidential Task Force on

Media Security that protects the safety and rights of mediamen in the
country is proof of this.
“We are united with all mediamen in the country and around the world in
promoting and protecting the right to press freedom. You can expect the
Duterte administration to continue to respect press freedom in the country
despite the allegations of some.

Aside from valuing press freedom, Andanar said the PCOO will also
continue its campaign against disinformation or spreading fake news by
opponents of the government with the aim of destroying the country.
"We at PCOO will continue our campaign against disinformation or
spreading fake news because it is one of the destroyers of the free press,"
Andanar added. By Aileen Taliping May 3, 2019

• DESAPARECIDOS

1. What are Desaparecidos?

Desaparecidos is a Spanish word meaning “lost ones”. In Argentina, the

word is popularized in the context of the people's active struggle against
the military dictatorship of Jorge Rafael Videla. From 1976 to 1983, a
record 9,000 were missing there. They are those accused of subversion,
abducted and killed s autos by dictatorships and buried anonymously.

DESAPARECIDOS
In the Philippines, Desaparecidos are united by the families of victims of
enforced disappearance. It is a collective expression of the desire of
relatives to find and find their loved ones by giving and receiving strength
from each other.

2. What is forced loss?

ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE is characterized by the

following characteristics:

• illegal, coercive, secret or overt abduction, taking and hiding of one or

more individuals
• committed by identified or anonymous government officials, authorities
and/or their agents; regular government security forces (military and/or
police), paramilitary forces
(CAFGU and/or CVO) and/or their agents (firefighters, and hired
assassins) • it is politically motivated, may intimidate, rape, torture, obtain
information, hurt and eventually kill the victim. By law if it exceeds thirty
-six hours and the whereabouts of the victim remain secret or deny, it is a
case of enforced disappearance.

3. What is the common motive in cases of enforced disappearance?

The long list of cases of enforced disappearance proves politically

motivated. Under the martial law of the Marcos administration the case of
enforced disappearances has become a legitimate way to silence legal and
democratic organizations. One of the first victims was Carlos Del Rosario,
or better known as "Charlie", a professor of Political Science and History
at PUP. He was general secretary of Kabataan Makabayan (KM) and a
member of the Movement for a Democratic Philippines (MDP) when he was
abducted in March 1971. To date, there is no trace of his whereabouts.
Despite the fall of the Marcos dictatorship, and the change of various
administrations the victim of enforced disappearance continues,
increasing but no law has been enacted to punish the perpetrator.

4. What laws and/or human rights does enforced disappearance violate?

The continuing increase in cases of enforced disappearance is a clear

violation of the Philippine Constitution. The Bill of Rights, Section 1, Article
III states that no one shall be deprived of anyone the deprivation of life,
wealth or property without due process of law, nor shall deprive anyone of
equal protection of the law.
The Comprehensive Agreement on the Respect for Human Rights and
Humanitarian Law CARHRIHL) signed by the Government of the Republic
of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the
Philippines (NDFP) in 1998 recognizes the Right to life, especially against
-salvage, enforced disappearance, massacre and indiscriminate bombing
of communities.

5. Why is it considered a “heinous” violation of rights human forced disappearance?

The case of enforced disappearance has no implication of either life or

death. The families and relatives of the victims were also victims. They take
the risk of searching. They shoulder the weight of the uncertainty of the
condition of their loved one who has been victimized. In the search process,
they stop at their livelihood to go to places where the victim may be.
It is also difficult for them to continue. There will be no corpses to mourn,
no graves to return to… all they have left is the right to hope that their
missing loved ones will return.

Currently there are existing laws to protect the rights of victims of human
rights violations. These are the following:
✓ Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013
(Republic Act 10368) Primer and Law-ENGLISH
✓ Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act of 2012 (Republic Act
10353) Primer and Law-ENGLISH
✓ 2013 Law for Compensation and Recognition of Victims of Human
Rights
Violations (Republic Act 10368) Primer and Law-ENGLISH

Also, families and victims of human rights violations continue to demand

immediate justice and government response to this issue.
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Fill in the table and state your own initiative to protect your rights.
PROCEDURES/STEPS OF CARE MY
ISSUES LIFE AND RIGHTS

1. Field of Journalism

2. Threat of Terrorism

3. Threat of Rebellion

4. Issues of Discrimination
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If you are given the opportunity to choose an advocacy (public support for
a cause or policy) that advancing human rights? Who’s Rights Are Yours
care and promote? Why?

If you were given the opportunity to choose an advocacy that promotes

human rights, whose rights would you protect and promote? Why?

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Write 2-3 sentences that you have learned from the topic discussed.
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Instructions: Create a digital slogan that contains the statement of

protection of Human Rights.
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Instructions: State the word referred to in the following sentences.

____________________1. Cocaine, marijuana, opium, shabu are example of
________________.

____________________2. Spanish word meaning “those missing ”.

____________________3. Current Secretary of Presidential Communications

Operations Office (PCOO).

____________________4. Refers to unequal treatment of an individual.

____________________5. Law that protects victims of forced labor Loss.