BATASAN HILLS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Batasan Rd, Quezon City, 1126 Metro Manila

June 2023

Upuan BY GLoc 9: AN IRRATIONAL JUDGEMENT OF OUR

GOVERNMENT
A Research Report

Presented to:
Ms. Eden A. Taculad
Batasan Hills National High School

In Partial Fulfilment of Requirements for 4th Quarter

SY 2022-2023

Presented by:

BALTAZAR A (SET B) GROUP2

Belara, Jhon Third
Ecaro, Nina
Sagaoinit, Kale Ramchard
De Gala, Luke David
Ramos, Jovan
Sarter, Nheo
Sarto, Jed Cedric
Cabulang, Jasmine
Noy, Cris Lawrence
Newton, Iva Jay

JUNE 2023
 Approval Sheet
This Research title, UPUAN BY GLOC9: AN IRRATIONAL JUDGEMENT ON OUR
GOVERNMENT was prepared and submitted by Jhon Third Belara, Nina Ecaro, Kale
Ramchard Sagaoinit, Luke David C. De Gala, Jovan Ramos, Nheo Sarte, Jed Cedric Sarto,
Jasmine Cabulang, Cris Lawrence Noy, Iva Jay Newton has been approved as partial fulfillment
of requirements, Grade 10 BALTAZAR A (SET B).

Ms. Eden A. Taculad

English teacher
ABSTRACT
The compelling song “Upuan” by Gloc 9 is examined in this study abstract, with
particular attention paid to how it portrays the irrational decisions made by public
leaders. This study seeks to illuminate the social and political difficulties that are
pervasive in modern society by dissecting the song‟s topics and lyrics.
The song “Upuan” goes on the realities of common people who are impacted by
the dishonest actions and unfair judgments of those in authority. Gloc 9 addresses
the pervasive problem of illogical judgments made by government authorities and
deftly conveys the frustration and powerlessness felt by many Filipinos.
This study examines the lyrics of “Upuan” to identify the underlying socio-
political messages concealed within the song, drawing on the theoretical
framework of critical discourse analysis. It explores the effects of irrational
judgments, emphasizing the negative effects they have on both people and society
at large. The study also looks at the power relationships that are at work, revealing
the structural problems that support unjust practices and inequalities.

CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction
The song “Upuan” by Gloc 9 is a potent social critique that exposes the erroneous beliefs and
behaviors of public servants. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the song‟s importance in
highlighting systemic problems and their wider societal repercussions. This study aims to
contribute to a greater understanding of the difficulties experienced by citizens under unfair
administration by examining the lyrics and underlying messages of “Upuan.”
The song “Upuan" goes on the realities of common people who are impacted by the dishonest
action and unfair judgement of those authority. Gloc address the pervasive problem of illogical
judgment made by the government authorities and deftly conveys the frustration and powerless
felt by many Filipinos.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. What do the Filipino experience with the Philippine governance?
2. Do you think the song “Upuan” awakens the patriotism of the Filipinos?
3.How would you describe the overall message of the song “Upuan"?

OBJECTIVES
1.To enlighten everyone about the corruption here at the Philippines
2.To analyze the impact of the song “upuan; by Gloc 9” on public sentiment towards government
officials
3. To assess the level of awareness and familiarity with the song upuan among the Filipino
population

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The significance of the study on “Upuan” lies in its ability to expose the irrational judgements of
the government officials and ignite public discourse on governance issues. By raising awareness,
encouraging critical thinking, fostering dialogue, inspiring activism, and show casing the power
of art, the song plays a pivotal role in addressing the flaws within the system. Ultimately the
study of “Upuan" contributes to the pursuit of the transparent, accountable, and just governance,
creating a pathway foot positive change in society

DEFINITION OF TERMS
UPUAN : "Upuan" is a Filipino term meaning "chair." In the song by Gloc-9, it represents power,
authority, and social hierarchy. The lyrics critique the abuse of power and corruption, highlighting
the contrast between those in privileged positions and the marginalized majority. "Upuan"
symbolizes the seat of power and serves as a commentary on social and political issues in Philippine
society.
Government Officials : They're the people who are seated on the Upuan. They're the Lawmakers,
Baranggay Officials, and President. Government Officials was judge on the song "Upuan". Some of
the Government Officials doesn't care about their people, they only focuse on ther own needs and not
what the country and people needs, it was said on the line "Kayo po na nakaupo, subukan nyo
namang tumayo at baka matanaw at baka matanaw ninyo, ang tunay na kalagayan ko (Those of you
who are sitting, try to stand up and maybe you can see my true condition)".

Elucidating:Elucidating is derived from the verb "elucidate." It refers to the act of making
something clear, explaining or clarifying a concept, idea, or information. When you elucidate
something, you provide a detailed explanation or shed light on a subject to enhance understanding.

Chapter II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Foreign
[1] According to Bak, Mathias. “An Overview of Corruption and Anti-Corruption in
Qatar.”
The Report examines the state of oversight and corruption risks in Qatar, revealing a governance
structure characterized by power concentration, limited checks and balances, opaque budgeting
processes, and restricted civic and political rights. The emir and ruling family hold significant
control over policy areas and state functions, while the absence of integrity mechanisms at the
highest levels of governance hinders oversight and accountability. Opaque budgeting allows state
elites to arbitrarily allocate revenues off the budget, creating corruption risks, and personal
networks and clientelism are believed to be common in obtaining state rents or contracts. Despite
Qatar‟s wealth, its citizens have limited civic and political rights. This review emphasizes the
need for strengthening checks and balances, increasing transparency, promoting anti-corruption
measures, and expanding civic participation to foster good governance in Qatar.

[2] On another investigation Beddow, Rachel, ed. “CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS

INDEX 2015
Public sector corruption isn„t simply about taxpayer money going Missing. Broken institutions
and corrupt officials fuel inequality and exploitation – keeping wealth in the hands of an elite
few and trapping many more in poverty. Based on expert opinion from around the world, the
Corruption Perceptions Index measures the perceived levels of public sector Corruption
worldwide. Not one of the 168 countries assessed in the 2015 index gets a perfect score and two-
thirds score below 50, on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). More than 6 billion
people live in a country with a serious corruption problem. The 2015 Corruption Perceptions
Index clearly shows that corruption Remains a blight around the world. But 2015 was also a year
when people Again took to the streets to protest corruption. People across the globe Sent a strong
signal to those in power: it is time to tackle grand corruption.
José Ugaz, Chair, Transparency International

Local
[3] In the research paper “Treading the straight and righteous path”
Curbing corruption in the Philippines” by Eric Vincent C Batalla the Aquino government has
exercised remarkable political will in acting on high-profile cases involving former government
officials, including former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. However, the government‟s
overall anti-corruption performance is hampered by outdated and conflicting laws, lack of
compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations by public officials and employees, poor
ACA operational capacities, judicial inefficiency, deficient organizational systems and change-
resistant government agencies, and selective and partial enforcement of anti-corruption laws.
These problems are characteristic of Philippine political administrations and are arguably rooted
in a system long characterized by fragile state institutions, strong oligarchic control, and weak
citizenship.
[4] In Research Paper: Impact of Corruption on Filipino Youth from
Academia and Police Background and Anti-Corruption Methods Corruption has a significant
impact on society and particularly affects the youth in a country. The National Anti-Poverty
Commission in the Philippines has confirmed that poverty remains a serious challenge in
governance, with millions of Filipinos living in poverty. Corruption also influences the academic
field, as identified by Keegan, causing fear in organizations led by corrupt leaders. This fear
leads to good people leaving the organization and a lack of freedom of expression, hindering
healthy debates and the flow of new ideas. Nealaga highlights the burnout syndrome among
teachers in the Philippines due to lack of opportunities, which negatively affects the quality of
instruction.
Internal politics within organizations, as noted by Goetsch and Davis, result in loss of morale,
questionable decisions, loss of talented employees, outdated processes, constant work conflict,
and loss of quality, competitiveness, and customers. Employees with high commitment to their
organization, as discovered by Caillier, are willing to report wrongdoings if they believe they
will be supported and protected from retaliation. Corruption hits the most underprivileged in
Bangladesh, as stated by Knox, leading to the theft of public money and fewer resources to
invest in infrastructure such as schools and hospitals.
Corruption is deeply rooted in the social and political structure of a state, as Uslaner and
Rothstein argue, and countries highly involved in corruption are less likely to allocate larger
budgets for education. Resurreccion‟s study focuses on the prevalence of academic dishonesty
among students in the Philippines, highlighting the significant influence of trust and academic
integrity culture on students‟ likelihood of committing academic misconduct.

To address these issues, this study aims to survey Filipino youth from various organizations and
institutions to determine the impact of corruption on academia and the police force. The study
also seeks to identify potential anti-corruption methods.

CHAPTER lll
PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION, AND DATA ANALYSIS

PRESENTATION

1.What do Filipinos have been experienced with Philippine Government?

The workers were experiencing Overpriced Necessary things like food, clothes, and even needs
for work or for their child‟s education. Second, the respondent also said that the government fails
to address certain issues. Third, slow services when it comes to needs and lastly, poverty. In the
other hand, some of the respondents said that they have a nice experience with the government
policies here in our country.

2.Do you think the song “Upuan” by Gloc 9 awakes the patriotism of Filipino People?
Almost all of them said that their patriotism awakens because of the song. Some of the
respondents said that they realized the true situation of our country because ot the government
officials. The respondents also said that the politicians are not patriotic enough to be in their
places. Protesting is also necessary to do to change the government officials‟ wrong doings.
However, some of our respondents said that the patriotism didn‟t go down to the lowest.

3.How would you describe the overall message of the song?

Our respondents said that the song addresses any specific political issues. The researcher also
found out that the song helped them to have an awareness about the political issues here in the
Philippines. They also gave some lyrics that became memorable or highlighted lyrics of the song
such as, “Bato-bato sa langit, ang matamaa‟y huwag magalit”, “Kayo po ba nakaupo, subukan
ni‟yo namang tumayo”, “Kahit sa dami ng pera niyo, walang doktor na magpapalinaw ng mata
ni‟yo”.

DATA ANALYSIS
The survey had three section: What Filipino think about Philippine governance; Do you believe
that the song Upuan ignite Filipino patriotis; And we asked for the words that they felt were the
song‟s standout line. Our own analysis of the survey response resulted in the following section
which demonstrates:
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Based on our survey findings, we can interpret the data as follows:
Regarding the first statement of the problem, it is evident that there is a diverse range of
experiences among our respondents when it comes to the Philippine government. Some
respondents expressed dissatisfaction with overpriced necessary items and the government's
failure to address certain issues. On the other hand, there were also respondents who reported
having positive experiences with the government. This suggests a mixed perception of the
government's performance and its impact on the daily lives of Filipinos.

Moving on to the second statement of the problem, the overwhelming majority of respondents
indicated that the song "Upuan" by Gloc 9 awakened their sense of patriotism. This highlights
the song's powerful influence in making people realize the true situation of the country,
particularly due to the actions of government officials. Furthermore, respondents expressed
concerns about the lack of patriotism among politicians, indicating a strong desire for change and
accountability.

In the last objective, it is clear that the song addresses specific political issues and serves as a
catalyst for political awareness among our respondents. The memorable lyrics mentioned, such
as "Bato-bato sa langit, ang matamaa'y huwag magalit" (Throwing stones to the sky, don't get
angry if you get hit) and "Kayo po ba nakaupo, subukan ni'yo namang tumayo" (You who are
seated, try standing up for once), encapsulate the spirit of challenging the status quo and
questioning those in power. This indicates that the song has effectively resonated with the
respondents and shed light on the need for change in the political landscape.

Overall, the data suggests a complex relationship between Filipinos and the Philippine
government, with varying experiences and perceptions. The song "Upuan" has emerged as a
powerful medium for awakening patriotism and promoting political awareness. It has become a
means for individuals to express their concerns, frustrations, and aspirations for a more
accountable and patriotic government.

CHAPTER Vl

Conclusion

Songs have always been material for exposing some new issues, especially the song Upuan by
GLOC 9, which shows what the government really does with their job. Since corruption is still
happening, researchers are demonstrating everyone‟s knowledge and information sources about
corruption. Everyone has a voice that we can use for the betterment of our country. Unfortunately,
everyone finds it difficult to speak against the government because this could cause them misfortune.
Nowadays, social media is a great platform to spread awareness and give people knowledge about
certain issues. It‟s also clear that songs are a great platform to expose some issues. But lack of access
to these prevents people from being aware of such issues.

Recommendation :

Regarding the continued corruption that is happening, we researchers recommend everyone

acknowledge this art that helps us be informed regarding the issues that we face today. The main
objective of this song is to raise awareness and awaken people‟s hearts to protect the country.
Platforms such as radios, televisions, and social media can be used since nowadays they are effective
and widely used sources of information. Government workers must take reasonable actions to speak
for those who can‟t. But to build a much stronger cooperation from everyone, our voice is louder,
and our actions together are true power. We should also be intelligent voters to elect the right people
to the right positions, and good leadership and governance can be best expressed in the form of
honesty and transparency in government action. This will help us solve certain issues that the
government does not address, as well as open everyone‟s heart to fighting for the country.
DOCUMENTATION
REFERENCES

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International, 2020. http://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep24898.

[2]Beddow, Rachel, ed. “CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX 2015.” Transparency

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[3] Eric Vincent C Batalla “Treading the straight and righteous path: Curbing corruption in the
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