The Political Self and

Being Filipino
 Objectives

a)trace the historical context of the political self

of the Filipinos.

b)take pride of the Filipino identifying values

and traits.

c) Reflect on your selfhood in relation to your

national identity
 Introductory Question:

What are the things that make you proud as a

Filipino?

What are the things that make you not proud as

a Filipino?
 Introductory Question:

Imagine that you were of a different nationality.

What would change in you aside from your
citizenship and origin?
 Introductory Question:

How extensive are the effects of being a

Filipino in your selfhood?
B.1 Developing a Filipino Identity: Values,
Traits, Community and Institutional
Factors
 In the precolonial era, the Filipinos were free.
 The blood compact was primarily grounded
on the Filipino value of katapatan (true to
one’s promise).
 Indios manifested the value of katapangan
(courage) to fight back against the oppressive
rule of the colonizers.
B.1 Developing a Filipino Identity: Values,
Traits, Community and Institutional
Factors
 Dr. Jose Riza burned in the Filipinos the spirit of pagka-
makabayan (patriotism) once again after centuries of
hopelessness and desperation.
 Revolution seeks to uphold and advocate the pact
between brothers to sustain kalayaan (liberty) and
pakikipagkapwa-tao (being faithful to the goodness of
the other).
 The desire for freedom was still burning in the heart of
every Filipino until the country’s independence form
the USA.
B.2 Establishing a Democratic Culture

 President Jose Laurel cushioned the impact

of the atrocities and violence by constantly
winning the trust of the Japanese while
faithfully serving the suffering Filipinos.
 Filipinos lived their liberated hopes and
dreams until the establishment of the 1973
Marcos Constitution.
B.2 Establishing a Democratic Culture

 After 13 years under Martial Law, the people

became fed up with so much corruption,
injustice and violence that eventually led to
EDSA Revolution.
 The People Power in EDSA remains to be a
compelling message to the world that the
Filipinos value freedom so dearly.
 The historical bloodless EDSA People Power
Revolution guided the promulgation of the 1987
Constitution.
ACTION AGENDA FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY

1. Improve the political and social environment and reduce

poverty through structural reforms in order to foster a
sense of community and enable citizens to exercise their
rights and fulfill their obligations.
2. Continually re-examine societal institutions responsible
for value formation so that they inculcate rather than
indoctrinate democratic and citizenship values.
3. Incorporate cross-cultural activities in public and private
sector programs, including those of schools, churches,
NGOs and POs, so as to recognize ethnolinguistic and
cultural diversity in the country and encourage the sharing
of experiences.
ACTION AGENDA FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
4. Further promote the use of Filipino and
Philippine languages in all transactions so as to
enable the articulation of citizenship and
democratic views and values.
5. Continue to harness institutional as well as
informal mechanisms that open up space for the
exercise of citizenship and democracy - conflict
resolution processes, face-to-face dialogues,
partnership among groups, sectors, even the
government.
 Filipino Traits and Values
 The Filipino Hospitality  Manaha Habit
 Self-Sacrifice  Colonial Mentality
 Respect for Elders  Ningas Cogon
 Bayanihan spirit  Pride
 Crab Mentality  Close Family Ties
 Resiliency
 Filipino Time
 “Bahala Na” Attitude
 Bayanihan
 Filipino Markers

Proverbs or Salawikain
Superstitions
Myths and Legends
Heroes and Icons
 How to be a Good Filipino?

Study the
Be an active Support local
Philippine
Filipino Citizen products
History

Speak the Do not spread fake

news and be
Filipino democratic in
language engaging with dissent
PINOY GROUPIE
 Motivational Activity:
Pinoy Groupie

 The class will be divided into two. This is a contest of the most beautiful
and meaningful selfie/groupie of a Filipino. Each group must pull out all
the props and available materials to be included in the groupie. Members
of the group will stand as historical monuments of significant men and
women of the country. Even facial expressions and emotions are
communicated in the meaning of the groupie.
 Motivational Activity:
Pinoy Selfie

The rubric for rating the most winning selfie is as follows:

• Scenic background and landscape 15%
• Artifacts, memorabilia, work of art, inventions, etc. 15%
• Landmarks, monuments, unique architectures 15%
• Historical figures, heroes, famous individuals 15%
• Emotions, facial expressions 15%
• Festivities, celebrations 15%
• Quality and unity of the selfie photo 10%
______
100%
 PROCESSING QUESTIONS

1. What are the elements, figures and essential features that the group had
included in the selfie of a typical Filipino? Who are the significant
personalities integrated in it? How did the group decide what will be
included in the selfie?
2. What are your feelings while formulating and making your selfie?
3. What are your insights about the activity?