Philippine Government Institutions

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What is the approximate net worth of Henry Sy, Sr. and his family?

$12.7 billion

What is the most important measure of social status according to the Middle Class?

Education

What type of individuals belong to the Middle Class?

Professional individuals

What is the approximate net worth of Lucio Tan, Sr. and his family?

$6.1 billion Signup and view all the answers

Who are the individuals that own big companies and huge mansions here and abroad?

Upper Class Signup and view all the answers

Who belong to the Lower Class?

Skilled and unskilled artisans Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the State in terms of education according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

To make education accessible to all citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the right to education?

It is a vital human right that stimulates independence and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of compulsory elementary education?

To ensure that all children of school age have access to education Signup and view all the answers

What is social stratification?

The unequal distribution of power, wealth, and status in society Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of education in terms of human rights?

It is a vital human right that allows individuals to exercise all other human rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of education in terms of social and economic development?

To stimulate independence and concession to produce significant development benefits for the country Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of social stratification that affects people's lives across generations?

It categorizes and ranks members of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concept of social mobility?

Movement upward or downward in social class Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of social beliefs in social stratification?

To maintain social inequality Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the close system of stratification in India?

Caste System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a close system of stratification?

It is a rigid system with limited social mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of the National Economic and Development Authority in the Philippines?

Reducing the regional disparities in income Signup and view all the answers

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, what happened to the inequality in gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per capita from 2009 to 2018?

It widened Signup and view all the answers

What is the GRDP per capita of the National Capital Region (NCR) as of 2018?

P253,893 Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of large divisions in the traditional caste system in India?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What is the GRDP per capita of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in 2018?

P14,657 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)?

To improve the health, nutrition, and education of children Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the data on the inequality in gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per capita?

Philippine Statistics Authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of government-controlled state institutions?

To provide public service and public control Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the government's decision to sell major industries to private entities?

To alleviate the burden of operation and maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following industries is NOT mentioned as being controlled by private corporations in the country?

Food manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the AFP in declaring martial law in a troubled area?

To ensure strict implementation of martial law Signup and view all the answers

Who controls most television networks in the country?

Private corporations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of media networks such as ABS-CBN and GMA 7?

To provide current news and information Signup and view all the answers

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