Philippine Social and Political Issues
ABSTRACT
Political and Social Apathy, there are two faces of apathy. The first considers apathy as a choice and participation in public life a consequence of one's affirmative use of freedom. The second face of apathy arises when citizens are led to believe that their personal needs are not part of the political agenda, resulting into political deprivation and the reaffirmation of the status quo. Philippines political and social life is marked by the second kind of apathy, which might also arise from the belief that individuals are powerless and hopeless in making significant changes in their lives. For this reason, the paper would like to awaken reflection on apathy in the personal and public spheres and to outline ways by which the individual can move towards sympathy. It is the intention of this paper to show contemporary Filipinos can find his passion again in order to move out of apathy. The paper will explain the rationale behind the development of the Philippines social and political issues.
PHILIPPINES SOCIAL & POLITICAL ISSUES
1. POPULATION – RH BILL 2. DEATH PENALTY 3. LEGALIZING DIVORCE IN THE PHILIPPINES 4. PLAN TO ADD 2 MORE YEARS TO BASIC EDUCATION 5. POVERTY 6. ECONOMIC DEBT 7. CORRUPTION 8. INADEQUATE SCHOOL FACILITIES 9. HIT BY FISH KILL 10. TERRORISM 11. THE LIFE OF STREET CHILDREN 12. HUMAN TRAFFICKING
POPULATION – RH BILL The Reproductive Health bills, popularly known as the RH bill, are Philippine bills aiming to guarantee universal access to methods and information on birth control and maternal care. The bills have become the center of a contentious national debate. There are presently two bills with the same goals: House Bill No. 4244 or An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Policy on Responsible Parenthood, Reproductive Health, and Population and Development, and For Other Purposes introduced by Albay 1st district Representative Edcel Lagman, and Senate Bill
Political and Social Apathy, there are two faces of apathy. The first considers apathy as a choice and participation in public life a consequence of one's affirmative use of freedom. The second face of apathy arises when citizens are led to believe that their personal needs are not part of the political agenda, resulting into political deprivation and the reaffirmation of the status quo. Philippines political and social life is marked by the second kind of apathy, which might also arise from the belief that individuals are powerless and hopeless in making significant changes in their lives. For this reason, the paper would like to awaken reflection on apathy in the personal and public spheres and to outline ways by which the individual can move towards sympathy. It is the intention of this paper to show contemporary Filipinos can find his passion again in order to move out of apathy. The paper will explain the rationale behind the development of the Philippines social and political issues.
PHILIPPINES SOCIAL & POLITICAL ISSUES
1. POPULATION – RH BILL 2. DEATH PENALTY 3. LEGALIZING DIVORCE IN THE PHILIPPINES 4. PLAN TO ADD 2 MORE YEARS TO BASIC EDUCATION 5. POVERTY 6. ECONOMIC DEBT 7. CORRUPTION 8. INADEQUATE SCHOOL FACILITIES 9. HIT BY FISH KILL 10. TERRORISM 11. THE LIFE OF STREET CHILDREN 12. HUMAN TRAFFICKING
POPULATION – RH BILL The Reproductive Health bills, popularly known as the RH bill, are Philippine bills aiming to guarantee universal access to methods and information on birth control and maternal care. The bills have become the center of a contentious national debate. There are presently two bills with the same goals: House Bill No. 4244 or An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Policy on Responsible Parenthood, Reproductive Health, and Population and Development, and For Other Purposes introduced by Albay 1st district Representative Edcel Lagman, and Senate Bill
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