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1. The document provides an overview of the historical development of Philippine politics and governance from pre-colonial times to the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. 2. It discusses the key periods in Philippine history including the Spanish colonization, American period, Japanese occupation, Third Republic, Martial Law, and EDSA Revolution. 3. The learning tasks aim to help students understand this evolution by identifying important events, arranging a timeline of concepts and periods, and analyzing how history shaped Philippine political structures, institutions, and processes over time.

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Philippine: Politics and

1. The document provides an overview of the historical development of Philippine politics and governance from pre-colonial times to the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. 2. It discusses the key periods in Philippine history including the Spanish colonization, American period, Japanese occupation, Third Republic, Martial Law, and EDSA Revolution. 3. The learning tasks aim to help students understand this evolution by identifying important events, arranging a timeline of concepts and periods, and analyzing how history shaped Philippine political structures, institutions, and processes over time.

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Philippine Politics and Governance

SELF- LEARNINGMODULE
PHILIPPINE POLITICS
AND GOVERNANCE
QUARTER 1

Introduction to the Course


Development
a. Course Team of the Module
Description
This course introduces the students to the basic concepts and vital elements of
Author:and
politics Arlene C. Mirador
governance from a historical-institutional perspective. In particular, it
attempts to explain how the important features of our country’s political
Editor:
structures/ institutions, processes, and relationships developed across time. In
the process, the course help the learners gain a better appreciation of their
Reviewer:
rights Roxan E. Cabria,
and responsibilities asMT I- SGH, HUMSS
individuals 1-C
and as members of the larger socio-
political community to strengthen their civic competence.
Management
(Source: DepEd KTeam: Gemma Guide
to 12 Curriculum G. Cortez, Ed.D.,Politics
for Philippine CID -andChief
Governance)
b. Content Standard
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DemonstrateV. Adao, EPS - LR
an understanding of the historical background of
Philippine democratic politics, the executive, the legislative, the
Alejo S. Filio
judiciary, andJr, EPS – AralingPanlipunan
decentralization and local government.
c. Performance SDO
Standard
Dasmariñas City
Explain the roles of different political institutions
d. Learning Outcomes
Most Essential Learning Competency
Analyze
Guide the evolution
in Using Learner’sofModule
Philippine politics and governance

ForLearning objectives:
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recognize historic events that led to the development of Philippine
politics and governance;
For the Learner
2. create a timeline of the different stages (evolution) of Philippine
This module is designed to guide you in your independent learning activities at your
own pace and politics
time. and governance;
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respective teachers of
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date agreed upon.

Weeks 7-8: Historical Background


2 of Philippine Democratic Politics
What I need to know?
I
What is new?
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Learning Task 1: Review of the previous lesson
Recall the three key terms discussed in the previous lesson. Give 2 related
concepts in each key term. Use the answer sheet.
Pre-test
Read each statement carefully and choose the best answer from the given
choices. Write the letter of your answer in any sheet of paper. After accomplishing
the module, compare the results of your pre-test with your post-test to determine
how much you learned from the lesson.
1. Who was the President of the First Philippine Republic?
a. Andres Bonifacio b. Jose Rizal c. Emilio Aguinaldo
2. The basic unit of government in the Philippines before the colonial period.
a. balangay b. pueblo c. ayuntamiento
3. The assigned head of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines.
a. Gobernadorcillo b. El Presidente c. Governor-general
4. The first Constitution of the Philippines
a.1935 Constitution b. Malolos Constitution c.1987 Constitution
5. The term used to describe the government of the Philippines during the
Japanese occupation.
a. Interim b. Puppet c. Military
6. Presidential Proclamation 1081 is also known as:
a. Martial Law b. People Power c. RH Law
7. The bloodless uprising which ended the Marcos administration
a. People Power b. Emergency Power c. Martial law
8. The current Constitution of the Philippines
a. 2016 Constitution b. Malolos Constitution c.1987 Constitution
9. The secret society formed during the Spanish colonial government.
a. Katipunan b. Rebolusyon c. Katarungan
10. The highest court during the Spanish colonial government.
a. Supreme Court b. Royal Audiencia c. Encomienda

Dr. Carl Sagan (1980) asserts that “you have to know the past to understand the
present”. This is precisely true as we look at the timeline of history and its effects
on the current Philippine politics and governance. We live along a string of cause
and effect. As such, to be able to understand how and why the current democratic
politics is the way it is, you have to look to history for answers.
This lesson tends to equip you with the vital information that allows you to have a
better understanding and analysis of the historical evolution of the Philippine
democratic politics.
Learning Task 2: A Glimpse of the Past
Let us determine if you can still recall some of the notable episodes you learned
from your Philippine history subjects. Identify the historic event portrayed in each
photo. Choose your answer from the given choices.

 Commonwealth government
 Datu as head of the balangay government system
 Declaration of martial law
 Governor-general as head of Spanish colonial government
 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
Processing questions:
1. Were you able to identify or recognize the historic events portrayed by the
photos?
2. Can you arrange the photos of the remarkable events in chronological
order?
3. How did those notable events affect the emergence and development of
Philippine politics and governance?

Apparently, all photos in the gallery depict major events that led to the emergence
and development of Philippine politics and governance. Proceed to the next
learning task and take a closer look at the timeline of the remarkable events in the
history of Philippine politics.
What is it?
D
Learning Task 3: Philippine Politics Through the Years: The Chronology
Below is the list of concepts and events in Philippine history from pre-colonial to
1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Put the events or concepts in the proper
period of Philippine history to form a chronologically-arranged timeline that would
depict the historical development of Philippine politics and governance. Use the
answer sheet.

MARTIAL LAW
PRE- JAPANESE
SPANISH AMERICAN to
COLONIAL PERIOD to
COLONIZATION PERIOD EDSA
THIRD REPUBLIC
Revolution

Check your answers in learning task 3 vis-a-vis the outline of the different stages of
Philippine political history. It is suggested that you explore and read other reference
materials in Philippine history to further enrich your knowledge and be able to better
understand and analyze the evolution of Philippine politics and governance.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE DEMOCRATIC POLITICS

JAPANESE
SPANISH COLONIZATION AMERICAN PERIOD
THIRD REPUBLIC EDSA RevolutionMARTIAL LAW to
PERIOD to

Centralized colonial government composed of  The concept of democracy Puppet Government  Presidential Proclamation
national and local government was introduce and Filipinos - 1081
Then or
President
Second Ferdinand
Philippine E.
were allowed to participate in Republic led by Jose P.
government affairs Marcos declared Martial Law
(Sept. Laurel
21, 1972)
E
PRE-COLONIAL

 balangay/barangay was
the basic unit of the
government

What is more?
Learning Task 4: Creative Timeline
Make a timeline of the remarkable events in the historical evolution of
Philippine politics and governance. You can make your timeline creative.

Learning Task 5: Then and Now


Let’s link the past from the present. List 5 political systems or institutions in the
past. Put your answers in the THEN column. Identify their counterpart in the
present-day Philippine politics and governance and put your answer in the
NOW column. Use the answer sheet.
What I have learned?
A
Learning Task 6: Read each statement carefully and choose the best answer from
the given choices. Write the letter of your answer in the answer sheet.
1. Who was the President of the First Philippine Republic?
a. Andres Bonifacio b. Jose Rizal c. Emilio Aguinaldo
2. The basic unit of government in the Philippines before the colonial period.
a. balangay b. pueblo c. ayuntamiento
3. The assigned head of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines.
a. Gobernadorcillo b. El Presidente c. Governor-general
4. The first Constitution of the Philippines
a.1935 Constitution b. Malolos Constitution c.1987 Constitution
5. The term used to describe the government of the Philippines during the Japanese
occupation.
a. Interim b. Puppet c. Military
6. Presidential Proclamation 1081 is also known as:
a. Martial Law b. People Power c. RH Law
7. The bloodless uprising which ended the Marcos administration
a. People Power b. Emergency Power c. Martial law
8. The current Constitution of the Philippines
a. 2016 Constitution b. Malolos Constitution c.1987 Constitution
9. The secret society formed during the Spanish colonial government.
a. Katipunan b. Rebolusyon c. Katarungan
10. The highest court during the Spanish colonial government.
a. Supreme Court b. Royal Audiencia c. Encomienda

Learning Task 7: Historical Analogy


a. Write an essay on your observations and analysis in the historical development of
Philippine politics and governance. You should be able to identify significant changes
in each period of history and draw parallels or make connections in the current
period.
b. As HUMSS student, how can you show your appreciation of Philippine history?
What are the things that you can do to foster the interest of other people in studying
the past?
References

1. Pawilen, R. A & Pawilen, R. M. Philippine Politics and Governance: Manila: Rex


Bookstore, 2016
2. Agoncillo, Teodoro A. History of the Filipino People. Quezon City: Garotech
Publishing, 1990.
3. https://www.philippine-history.org/spanish-colonial-masters.htm
4. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/constitution-day/
Photo credits:
dlrciligan.weebly.com/uploads/5/0/8/0/50800379/1__pamahalaan_barangay_ng_u
nang_pilipino.pdf

NAME:_________________________________ Date: ____________________


Grade&Section:_________________________
ANSWER SHEET
WEEKS 7-8
Historical Background of Philippine Democratic Politics

Learning Task 1: Review of the previous lesson

Learning Task 2: Glimpse of the Past


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Learning Task 3: Philippine Politics Through the Years: The Chronology

PRE-COLONIAL JAPANESE PERIOD to MARTIAL LAW to


SPANISH COLONIZATION AMERICAN PERIOD
THIRD REPUBLIC EDSA Revolution

Learning Task 4: Creative Timeline


Learning Task 5: Then and Now
THEN NOW
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Learning Task 6 : Quiz


1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

Learning Task 7: Historical Analogy (Use the back page of the answer sheet)

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