The Philippine government system has evolved over time from more primitive systems used in pre-history to the current democratic system. However, government programs under this system have failed to concrete enough to allow the country to progress rather than regress. Corruption is deeply ingrained in the Philippine political system and is one of the country's most severe social issues, resulting in harms like poverty, illiteracy, and high crime rates. While the youth are seen as agents of change, it is difficult for them to change the corrupt system when surrounded by it and not all have access to education and opportunities that could allow them to enact change. Eradicating corruption is important for the Philippines' development, and both the government and citizens must work
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Joya, Joselle Mariz A. SS10/B4
The Philippine government system has evolved over time from more primitive systems used in pre-history to the current democratic system. However, government programs under this system have failed to concrete enough to allow the country to progress rather than regress. Corruption is deeply ingrained in the Philippine political system and is one of the country's most severe social issues, resulting in harms like poverty, illiteracy, and high crime rates. While the youth are seen as agents of change, it is difficult for them to change the corrupt system when surrounded by it and not all have access to education and opportunities that could allow them to enact change. Eradicating corruption is important for the Philippines' development, and both the government and citizens must work
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Joya, Joselle Mariz A.
SS10/B4 Philippine Government
Looking back to the previous government systems in different periods in
Philippine history, we can see that our present government system is somehow shaped and formed from the previous systems that prevailed in our country. Pre historically we have seen how they established their government and basically, we can say that it is far more primitive than the present system that we have. Government transition in the political institution of the Philippines had always been drastic. We may pride ourselves in being a democratic country, but within this system, programs are never really concrete enough. This causes our country to regress rather than progress. The Philippine political system has been tagged to be corrupt and hopeless. Politics is unhealthy and rights are abused. Social justice seems to be a far away thought and the observance of the law seems ruthless. Corruption is one of the most severe social issues in the Philippines faces today. It is the spiritual or moral impurity or deviation from an ideal. Corruption may include many activities including bribery and embezzlement. Basically, it means the selfishness of one individual in order to pursue his or her self-interest. This devious act may result to harsh circumstances for the victims, like poverty. It is to blame for the death of thousands who cannot afford medical services, for the number of illiterate Filipinos and the crime rate that inflates as much as the population. Corruption is practically endemic and heavily ingrained in the Philippine system of government. The Philippines has a history of corruption and this may be the reason why officials are still corrupt to this day. But history should not be an excuse and citizens should find ways in order to end this act of fraud. There are numerous ways of trying to prevent or totally eliminate this from happening. The youth is said to be the catalyst of change. It is said that the youth is the hope of changing and bringing an ideal system. But how exactly can the youth change the present system when he is surrounded by a corrupt system? How can he do it when not all can study and get themselves involved in worthy activities? How can he do his advocacies when his freedom is suppressed? The government should find ways to eradicate this for the development of the Philippines. The political institution must work towards maintaining this movement and we the constituents must continue to be discerning and involved so as to afford a political institution that possesses continuity and the capacity to effectively fulfill its functions.
UNDERSTANDING PHILIPPINE POLITICS Is Comprehensive Reflection On The State of Philippine Politics On How It Impedes The Growth and Development of The Nation