REPUBLIC COLLEGES OF GUINOBATAN, INC

School of Gradute Studies and Research

G. Alban Street, Guinobatan , Albay

Activity 8 – FIVE (5) ISSUES IN THE PHILIPPINES

I – DISCUSSION:

For the purpose of discussion in this activity, listed hereunder are the 5
issues in the Philippines?
Poverty, lack of education, drug or substance abuse, vice, crime and
unemployment are among the many problems that continue to batter them.
Likewise, recent issues on the rising number of street children in urban centers,
child abuse, forced-labor and pedophilia are quite alarming, aggravating the
plight of the youth.Which contribute to the alarming situation of our learners to
achieve a better education for their life-long learning.

II – REQUIREMENT:
Poverty affects millions of people worldwide, causing chaos and a slew of
financial inequalities, but what about socially, economically, and, more importantly, in
terms of health and drug use? Is there a link between poverty and substance abuse? Is
substance abuse caused by poverty? Can a poor person who is abusing substances get
help?
Poverty is defined as a lack of material resources—for most people, poverty
means a lack of money, which leads to a lack of housing, food, clothing, or other
necessities. Poverty may cause a person to live in a small, broken-down house or to
have no home at all. They may live in large groups with other people or in substandard
housing.
Poverty, however, extends beyond housing—poor people may not be able to
afford a car or transportation to work or school. Poverty-stricken children may be unable
to attend school or receive adequate health care. Severe poverty may imply that the
person or people living in the situation do not have enough to eat or drink. According to
studies, poor people often have low hope, feel inadequate, suffer from depression and
anxiety, and are unstable. Many people living in poverty exhibit the following social
deficiencies:
Low education, low job skills, low aspirations, significant school dropout rates,
high unemployment, high underemployment, poor physical and mental health. All of
these characteristics can cause problems in life, but they do not define an individual's
intelligence, nor do they define how an individual will behave—at least not always. The
compassion, attitudes, and behaviors of an individual are defined by their underlying
human state and have nothing to do with how they live, how much money they have, or
what material items belong (or don’t) to them.
People who live in poverty frequently have to find "alternative" ways to make
money. And often, this means dealing drugs—when a lack of education prevents
employment, a poor person may resort to illegal means to make ends meet, which may
include selling drugs. Unfortunately, this creates a backdrop of problems for other poor
people—why? because poor adults are now selling drugs to make ends meet, and poor
children are growing up witnessing these events.
Is the child forced to grow up and become an adult addict as a result of this
behavior? No, but it does raise the possibility that the child will use drugs. The truth is
that children who grow up around drugs are more likely to abuse drugs than those who
have no idea what drugs are. A rich child who knows nothing about drugs is not immune
to addiction—absolutely not. However, the risk is unquestionably higher for a child who
has spent his or her entire life surrounded by substance abuse.
Living in poverty traps the addict in a cycle of poverty. This includes things like
breaking the law, being incarcerated, being in poor health, and living on the streets. Do
these factors contribute to substance abuse? Without a doubt, they do. People who live
on the streets are more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol in order to "get away" or "forget"
about their situation, even if only for a short time.
Is this to say that all people who live on the streets are addicts? Certainly not. It would
be completely biased and untrue to report that all people who are homeless, poor, or
otherwise impoverished are prone to substance abuse. However, failing to report that
certain lifestyle choices can contribute to other leading causes of substance abuse,
such as anxiety, depression, or other mental illnesses, would also be incorrect.
People who suffer from mental illness are at least 50 times more likely than those
who do not suffer from mental illness to abuse drugs or alcohol. It has been established
that at least 50% of those suffering from mental illness also abuse substances.
Substance abuse is caused by mental illness, whether it is depression or anxiety,
schizophrenia, or another serious condition. And it's safe to say that poor living
conditions can easily lead to mental illnesses like anxiety or depression.
Furthermore, if mental illnesses that are not caused by inadequate living
conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or mania, go untreated, the sufferer
may develop his or her own method of medicating and "coping" with the problem. When
a person cannot afford health care, one option for "coping" may be substance abuse.
Lack of education is a massive global issue that affects many people's lives. We
cannot ignore the fact that a lack of education causes a slew of problems. The simple
problem of not having education causes problems such as a community deficit, an
intolerant society, and a cycle of poverty. A lack of education is a major contributor to
community problems. It has a negative impact not only on the community but also on
problems all over the world.
A poor educational system can have an impact on your own community.
Because of the lack of schools, there are few educated people to run the community,
and those who will rule it will be unable to do so properly. They will not be educated
sufficiently to benefit the community, resulting in a corrupt society. Because there will be
no proper laws, crime will increase. "Students would be disappointed if they received
degrees without skills and had no hope of finding work." She stated that unemployment
and a lack of financial resources were the root causes of intolerance, disappointment,
and youth involvement in criminal activity.