POLITICAL SELF

Group 4
OBJECTIVES FOR
THIS REPORT:
To describe the nature, functions
and origin of the political self

Identify different values and traits

Determine the importance of the

Social interaction in developing of
Political Self - Identity
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GOALS
Have ever asked yourself what is truly a
Filipino identity? Recall an instance or
maybey you can imagine when you are
the only FIlipino conversing among a
group people of different nationalities will
you be proud of speaking about all the
things about your country and of being a
Filipino?
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Truly, we have a lot to be proud of. If only we
realize that there are things unique to the
identity of the country, we might be able to
rethink our sense of pride. For example, at
Laiversity of Santo Tomas in Manila and the
University of San Carlos in Cabu are among
the oldest schools in the world, and they
have outdated most of the known schools
tody. The Philippines is not only the first
country in Southeast Asia to gain
independenc als the only country in the
world known to hoist the flag upside down
during war.
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GOALS
In terms of animals, our
Philippine eagle soars being the
largest eagle in the world. The
country is also home to the
world's largest snake and the
longest reptile the reticulated
python. Almost 90 percent of the
known giant clam species in the
world is found in the Philippines
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GOALS
Filipinos are also known for their greatness.
One will be surprised to see the monuments
of Dr. Jose Rizal not only in the Philippines but
throughout Asia and Europe Another
controversial physician, Dr. Abelardo Aguilar
helped in the discovery of antibiotic
erythromycin (losone) that has been saving
millions of people until today. The famous
Carlos P. Romulo war the first Asian to
become President of the United Nations. This
is not to mention the countless professionals,
athletes, beauty titlists, and artists who made
it to the global stage
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GOALS
With more than 7,100 islands, the
Philippines became known for this one
particular island province-Camiguin
whose number of volcanoes (7)
outnumbered the number of ins (5)
Camiguin has the most number of
volcanoes per square kilometers in the
world. The country's geography also
contributed to more than 170 spoken
languages and about 200 ethnic
groups.
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GOALS
The most hospitable, joyful and cheerful
Filipinos observe Christmas Season from
September antil about mid-January- the
longest season in the world. Also, the popular
Philippine Basketball Association is the first and
the oldest in Asia. And perhaps part of our
being cheerful is our eagerness to connect with
one another. Though it does not always give a
positive impression, the Philippines is
considered as the text capital of the world. The
number of text messages sent by Filipinos every
day is said to be more than the test thessages
serit by Americans and Europeans combined.
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GOALS
In this section, we will trace the historical
roots of our values and traits, and we will
consider the community and institutional
factors that affect the Filipino identity.
Secondly it will consider the role of the self
in establishing a democratic culture.
 BRAINSTORM
GOALS
In this section, we will trace the historical
roots of our values and traits, and we will
consider the community and institutional
factors that affect the Filipino identity.
Secondly it will consider the role of the self
in establishing a democratic culture.
 DEVELOPING A
FILIPINO IDENTITY:
VALUES, TRAITS,
COMMUNITY, AND
INSTITUTIONAL
FACTORS
 When the Spanish colonize
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi made
a kinship pact, the sanduguan
with native chieftain Sikatuna of
Bohol. The pact was originally
understood as a mutual
understanding or a mutual
promise.
ESTABLISHING A
DEMOCRATIC
CULTURE
 Just shortly after we have gained independence
from the United States, Filipin democracy started
to take shape the Japanese occupied the country
and established Japanese-sponsored Philippine
Republic President Jose Laurel cushioned the
impact of the atrocines and violence by constantly
winning the trust of the Japanese while faithful
serving the safering Fiscaan guerilla who fought
his battle not in the jung
ARTICLES ABOUT
DEMOCRACY
1. Article XII Section 3

2. Article XIII Section 3

3. Article XIII Section 7

4. Article XIII Section 15

5. Article XII Section 16

6. Article XVI Section 31

CONCLUSION
 Democracy is described as the awareness
and understanding than the self and
community are both the foundation of
democratic practice and the result of it. Yet,
studies first that the presence of democratic
institutions is no guarantee that the people
are able to exercise their rights and
obligations.
What are the attributes of democracy? Based
on the discussion above, the following are
identified as attributes of democratic society
empowerment of the people, consultation,
popular decision-making, total development,
delivery of services, fait and impartial system
of justice, accountability of public officials
panting respect for the rights of others,
concern for their welfare, unity, justice and
equity.
MEMBERS
1. Nathan Peralta

2. Lloyd Osorio

3. Ivana Egkao

4. Ma. Diana Hollero

5. Steffanie Somogod
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