Social Studies 4

There is no perfect or ideal government. However, every country must have its own
government to promote the welfare of its citizens.

I. List the importance of Philippine government:

1.

2.

3.

II. What kind of government do we have? Explain it.

III. Complete the organizational chart below about the branches of Philippine
government.

Branches of the
Government
 IV. Identify the Health, Education, and other Social Services of the Government
being described on each given statement below. Choose your answer form the
box.

A. Health Programs
Botika ng Barangay Expanded Program on Immunization

National Dengue Prevention and Control Program Alaga Ka para sa Maayos na Buhay

Broad Coverage of PhilHealth

______________________1. This program gives free immunization to new born babies through
barangay health centers.

______________________2. This aims to provide basic health services to 14.7 million poor
Filipino families. Services included are: distribution of
micronutrient supplements, free seminar on family planning, free
medicines for tuberculosis, and free medical services in public
hospitals.

______________________3. This program expanded the services provided by PhilHealth.

______________________4. This program provides lower-priced medicines to people through

stores in communities.

B. Education Programs

Free education K to 12 Program Iskolar ng Bayan Program

Abot-Alam Program Teacher’s Capacity Building Program

______________________1. The basis of this program is the right of every Filipino child to free
basic education.

______________________2. This was implemented under RA 10533. The basic education of

Filipino students will be extended to two years.

______________________3. Seminar workshops provided by the government for the teachers

for the effective implementation of K to 12.

______________________4. Under RA 10648 the government mandated that the top

graduating batch of public schools will be granted scholarships to
study for free for college.

______________________5. This aims to teach out-of-school youth and adults ages 15 to 30

through ALS.

C. Social Services Programs

Peace talks with rebels and other insurgent organizations

Strengthening national security through DILG

Peace education in schools – the government believes that peace should be inculcated in the minds of the youth.