The Political Self PDF

**The Political Self** **Intended Learning Outcomes: explain and elaborate on the nature of active citizenship and how it relates to the political self.** - **The Political Self** **In his *Politics*, Aristotle believed that man was a \"political animal\" because he is a social creature...

**The Political Self** **Intended Learning Outcomes: explain and elaborate on the nature of active citizenship and how it relates to the political self.** - **The Political Self** **In his *Politics*, Aristotle believed that man was a \"political animal\" because he is a social creature with the power of speech and moral reasoning.** **Politics refers to "the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a country or society."** **It is also defined as "the ways that power is shared in an organization.** **\*\*Politics as imbibed by man implies several things.** **First, politics is concerned with power. We observe power inequalities within our societies.** **Second, politics is about contexts. The nature of politics and political systems depends on the state's culture.** **Political self is best exemplified by Filipino customs and traditions, pakikipagkapwa-tao or camaraderie spirit, such as mourning for the dead, comforting the sick, helping the needy, the less, least and have-nots, and underprivileged.** **\*\*\*Developing Active Citizenship** **Active citizenship is a communal system that allows the volitional freedom of citizens to make informed choices that enables them to be heard.** - **Active citizenship is a social construct. It fosters social relatedness and belongingness. ** - **Active citizenship is anchored on our engagement to participate in formal political activities.** - **Active citizenship enables democracy. ** - **It is also associated with a "sense of community." ** **\*\*\*Developing Filipino Identity** - **Filipino - The word Filipino originates from Spanish colonization, specifically from "Las Islas Filipinas" or \"the Philippine Islands\".** **Filipino means (1) a native or national of the Philippines, or a person of Filipino descent; and (2) the national language of the Philippines.** **Who is considered a Filipino? ** **The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines tells us who the citizens of the Philippines are. According to the Constitution, Filipino citizens are:** 1. **Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;** 2. **Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;** 3. **Those who are naturalized in accordance with the law.** ** \*\*\*Ways to Acquire Philippine Citizenship** **There are two (2) generally recognized forms of acquiring Philippine citizenship:** - **Jus soli  (right of soil) is the legal principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth.** - **Jus sanguinis  (right of blood) is the legal principle that, at birth, an individual acquires the nationality of his/her natural parent/s.** **\*\* Naturalization is the judicial act of adopting a foreigner and clothing him with the privileges of a native-born citizen.** **\*\*\*Filipino Traits and Values** **1. The Filipino Hospitality 7. Colonial Mentality** **2.  Respect for Elders 8. Manana Habit** **3. Cheerful Personality (Joy and Humor) 9. Ningas Kugon** **4. Self-Sacrifice 10. Pride** **5. The Spirit of Bayanihan 11. Crab Mentality** **6. Bahala Na" Culture 12. Filipino Time** **\*\*\*The Political RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES** - **The rights of Filipinos can be found in Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution and also called the Bill of Rights.** - **These rights are the foundation of our legal system and are in place for the protection of every citizen of this country.** - **What are human rights?** - **refers to *norms that aim to protect people from political, legal, and social abuses. human rights are a vital component of most modern democracies.* ** - **What are the Rights and Duties of a Filipino Citizen?** - **As to duties, every Filipino citizen is asked to uphold this Constitution, obey the laws of the land, pay taxes, and cooperate with the duly constituted authorities.** - **As to rights, every Filipino has the right to use and dispose of his property, the right to practice one\'s profession, and the right to make a living. In other words, a Filipino citizen cannot be deprived of his life, liberty, or property and is given the chance to defend himself.**