characteristic in common. Civil Society- can be understood as the "third sector" of society, distinct from government and business, and including the family and the private sphere CIVIL SOC ET IY - Is composed of variety of elements that the over all functions of public life in which citizens from all spheres and interest participate in government and ultimately, debate the rule of law. CIVIL SOCIETY CIVIL society - composed of persons who take part in the electoral process, activists who fight for human rights and freedoms as well as organizations that make- up and represent the general opinion of the country. CIVIL society - is an essential ingredient of society TYPOLOGIES OF CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS INCLUDE:
1. NGOs, CSOs and non-profit
organisations that have an organised structure or activity, and are typically registered entities and groups TYPOLOGIES OF CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS INCLUDE:
2. Online groups and activities
including social media communities that can be “organised” but do not necessarily have physical, legal or financial structures TYPOLOGIES OF CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS INCLUDE:
3.Social movements of collective
action and/or identity, which can be online or physical 4.Religious leaders, faith communities, and faith-based organisations . IMPORTANCE OF CIVIL SOCIETY □Functioning of DEMOCRACY □At the heart of it’s internal governmental work. □Aims to facilitate close dialogue GRASSROOT level the goal of the cultural programs and activities in the grassroot level is to enrich the cultural life of rural communities. GRASSROOT L□ ESEVMIENAL DILG RS □ OTHER LGU PROGRAMS Brgy.Officials Local Officials Comm. Dev. workers