Topic: The Global Interstate System

Exercise 2: The Most Talked About Issues

Name: Darlyn Joy Ocampo

Section: BS Psych 1-1

1. Using your Facebook account, browse your newsfeed and examine the most “talked about” relevant issues
that people are posting about (it can be economic, political, cultural, social). List down at least three (3) topics
and provide a brief background on each issue and discuss why do you think it is relevant today.

Issue/topic Brief background (2-3 sentences each)

1. Vlogger Viy After a long time of being in a relationship, Vlogger Cong TV proposed to his
Cortez is now long-time partner Viy Cortez on Thursday. Viy Cortez uploaded their picture
engaged to her together on instagram saying “Una pa lang alam ko na ikaw ang magiging
partner Cong asawa ko.”
TV.
2. Disaster at Factory of fireworks in Sta. Maria, Bulacan injured 8 individuals on Thursday
Pulang afternoon. Authorities were still investigating the cause of the disaster.
Buhangin, Sta.
Maria, Bulacan.
3. PH Debt grows The government’s debt rose to 3.8 percent as of the end of September due to the
to 13.52 trillion peso depreciation against the US dollar. Out of the total debt stock, 31.2 percent
amid peso or 4.22 trillion were sourced externally while 68.6 percent or 9.30 trillion were
weakness. domestic borrowings, government data shows.

1.1. Among your list, choose one issue. Do you think this particular problem/issue is affected by globalization and our
country’s relations with other states? How?

- Among the list, the PH Debt is the issue/problem that is affected by globalization and the country's relation with
other states. Although there are policy alternatives that can assist economies keep developing, a high level of
foreign debt is associated with slower economic growth. To fund their needs for spending, nations frequently take
out loans from overseas lenders, or incur external debt. Usually, the currency used to make the loan is used to
repay it.

2. In what ways can our country exercise and maintain sovereignty in governance and policy making in resolving
global issues in our local context?
- The exact idea of establishing national sovereignty determines how freedom, equality, and justice are formed and
protected in society. National sovereignty is therefore the foundation of freedom, equality, and justice. In our state
and society, there are no restrictions on freedom. By forming alliances, engaging in military operations, and
engaging in other measures that strengthen its external sovereignty, a country's foreign policy may serve to protect
its sovereignty. An agreement that mutually recognizes each other's sovereignty, for instance, could be signed by a
nation and other nations.
 3. In your opinion, will geopolitical boundaries of states still be relevant in the future?

Rubric for Module Exercises

Criteria Description Equivalent
Depth of Analysis Ability to deconstruct concepts and develop his/her position based on 20
strong evidences.
Breadth of Knowledge Ability to show the extent of his/her mastery of the subject matter. 15
Creativity , Accuracy and Ability to use accurate information and produce a scholarly written, 15
Clarity creative and well-organized output.
TOTAL 50 points