Third Quarter LJP

Activity 1: Imperialism and Military Power

Activity 2: Nationalism

It means to be a true Filipino citizen by striving for peace and unity in our nation. It means that you fight for the Philippines, not because of the desire for personal gain, but for having true love for the Philippines, and its culture, traditions, history, and the people who reside here.

Activity 3: Legacy Plaque

Activity 4: Our Fight against Graft

As a student, I can fight against widespread graft by educating myself on politics. Something else I can do is practice being wise in my choices. And, I can use apps such as social media to spread the truth to others online. One last thing I can do is study on the law, to spot when someone does something bad/illegal, and maybe try to become a politician, and set a good example.

Activity 5: Negative Effects of Neocolonialism

  1. Economic Exploitation and Dependence

    2. AI Explanation: Neocolonialism allows powerful states to influence the political decisions of weaker nations through foreign aid, military presence, or trade agreements that favor the powerful.
    Real-world Evidence: We have many foreign brands in the Philippines, and by the year, we get less for a more expensive price.

  2. Unequal Power in Global Politics

    3. AI Explanation: Neocolonialism allows powerful states to influence the political decisions of weaker nations through foreign aid, military presence, or trade agreements that favor the powerful.
    Real-world Evidence: The EDCA allows the United States to use Philippine military bases. This gives them the ability to influence and override the Philippine Armed Forces.

  3. Cultural Erosion and Loss of Identity

    4. AI Explanation: Neocolonial influence can promote foreign values, media, language, and consumer culture, which may weaken or replace indigenous traditions and identities.
    Real-world Evidence: Us Filipinos watch a lot of content from other places, such as from Korea and USA. This causes us to base a lot of our identity on foreign content, making us lose our sense of nationalism.

  4. Resource Depletion and Environmental Harm

    5. AI Explanation: Foreign corporations often extract natural resources in developing nations with little regard for environmental protection, harming ecosystems and local communities.
    Real-world Evidence: In Palawan, nickel mining operations cause deforestation, water contamination, and conflicts with indigenous communities.

  5. Widening Inequality Within Countries

    6. AI Explanation: Neocolonial economic systems can enrich a small elite tied to foreign interests, while ordinary citizens remain poor, worsening inequality.
    Real-world Evidence: While cities like Manila have tons of wealthy individuals and urban landcapes, the rest of the Philippines, with a primary example being Bicol, are underdeveloped and have bad health care, unsanitary homes, etc.