Ucsp Lesson 1
Ucsp Lesson 1
Ucsp Lesson 1
INTITUTIONS
LESSON 1
OBJECTIVES
Non-state institutions include the following: banks, corporations, trade unions, cooperatives, development agencies, civil organizations, and transnational advocacy groups.
(BACKGROUND ) INTITUTIONS
Certain organizations help keep these basic institutions in place. Politically, the Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP) helps the government maintain peace and order
throughout its territory. The Local Government Units (LGU) is created to cater the
needs of the local barangays or communities. The Department of Education (DepEd)
ensures the quality of education based on the needs and norms the society. The different
branches of the government create, implement, and interpret the laws we use as guide
for our conduct. These organized, political bodies are called state institutions.
Government-controlled state institutions fulfil the wishes of the Philippine State: public
service and public control. For example, the government may declare martial law in a
troubled area, and the AFP makes sure that this is strictly followed, whether the people
like it or not (De Leon 2008).
NON STATE INSTITUTIONS
Ideally, in a democratic country, major industries must be under the control of the state, like banks,
petroleum, transportation, and communication because they are vital in the economy of the country.
However, in the recent years, the said industries are being sold to private entities to carry away the
burden from its operation and maintenance. Today, private corporations headed by executives
controls the major industries in the country with very minimum government supervision, most of
these are petroleum (Shell, Caltex and Petron), telecommunication (Smart, Globe and PLDT),
transportation (Cebu Pacific and Philippine Air Lines), etc. These entities significantly affect the lives
of the people either directly or indirectly (Baleña 2016).
Meanwhile, corporations based on profit (ABS-CBN, GMA 7 and PTV 5) manage most television
networks in the country. They are duty bound to serve the public by giving current news and
information but more so entertainment to attract viewers. The more viewers a station has, the more
product advertisements coming in, and thus the profit comes along. This is why television networks
in the country are becoming antagonistic as shown in their publicity ratings.
NON STATE INSTITUTIONS
INILUNSAD THE FOLLOWING;
1.BANKS help us keep our money, avail different kinds of loan, and exchange currencies. The
accumulated money of the bank is invested to some projects to gain profit; this is how banks pay
their workers and depositors’ interest depending on the agreed terms
2.A CORPORATION is owned by a group of people but has a separate legal identity (the
owners of a corporation are not responsible for its own debts). Corporations offer stocks
(determines level of ownership), as well as bonds (allows one to earn interest). These generate
large amounts of capital, which is needed for growth (Contreras et al. 2016). Some well-known
corporations are San Miguel Corporation, Accenture, and Shell.
3.TRADE UNIONS There are some entrepreneurs who are only after for profit, and
they tend to maximize working hours and minimize wages as much as possible. This is
where the trade union steps in. They look after the well-being of the workers.
Collectively, they raise issues such as low salary, lack of compensation, etc. to the
management that sometimes ends up with work “stoppage” or strike until the
demands of both sides are met. (Contreras et al. 2016).
4. COOPERATIVES are made up of people with common interest who agreed to
work together for easy, safe, and affordable access to commodities, loans, and other
services. They are created to help and empower one another with a minimum help
from the government (Contreras et al. 2016). Farmers’ cooperatives and teachers’
cooperatives are common examples.
5. DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES PROMOTE progress by engaging in projects,
policymaking, and dialogue (Contreras et al. 2016). Some countries with active
agencies in the Philippines are Japan (JICA), Canada (CIDA), and U.S.A. (USAID).
Those providing financial assistance include the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
6.CIVIL ORGANIZATION include academic institutions, research teams, mass media,
religious organizations, and people’s organizations. They provide facts about the life’s
various realities to influence policy-making (Contreras et al. 2016).
2.Backed up by the government itself, this institution has less tendency to be bankrupt. In relation, this non-state
institution can also be a state institution. Which one is it?
3.Helen is maltreated by her employer in Saudi Arabia where she works as a domestic helper. Which Philippine
government agency must she seek help?
A.Department of Health
B.Department of Interior and Local Government
C.Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
D.Department of Education
4. Non-state agencies like JICA, CIDA, and USAID provide financial assistance to particular projects of a
country like building bridges or roads that are essential for development. Which non-state institution
provides this kind of aid?
5.Former United States of America vice president Al Gore went to the country last 2017 to speak about the
impacts of climate change. This kind of advocacy is the duty provided by a non-state agency known
as ____________________.
6.There are various kinds of institutions in any society. Some are state-owned while some are not. Which
of the following can be an example of a non-state institution?
11. Non-state institutions from other countries can also have a big impact to the
Philippines. What is the MOST expected function of these non-state institutions?
14. Civil organizations come in many forms. Which one is MOST expected to show the realities
of the daily living of ordinary members of society?
A.Department of Health
B.Department of Interior and Local Government
C.Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
D.Department of Education