ASSIGNMENT NO. 2 IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY WITH GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION
1. Write a SONA REACTION PAPER on the Fifth State of the Nation Address of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Follow the following guide and format.
Your reaction paper should consist of three parts: Synopsis, Analysis, and Reaction.
SYNOPSIS: This part of the essay includes a brief summary about the State of the Nation Address 2014. Details should include date and time SONA started, venue, number of attendees, etc.
ANALYSIS: Analyze the different highlights mentioned by the President such as:
Environment
Education
Labor and Employment
National Defense and Security
Social Security
Business Environment
International Affairs
PDAF and DAP Issues
Other matters
Include the number of claps and standing ovation the President receives during the SONA.
REACTION: This part has something to do with your PERSONAL thoughts, feelings, and sentiments about the SONA. You may agree or disagree with points raised by the President.
2. Read the article entitled “Our only republic” written by Jose B. Abueva published in Philippine Daily Inquirer on March 22, 2014. You may view the article here.
After reading this article, did your idea of having FIVE REPUBLICS OF THE PHILIPPINES (as opposed to Abueva's ONLY ONE REPUBLIC) change? Explain comprehensively. Minimum of 300 words
3. Why did Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese, serve under the Kingdom of Spain instead of Portugal?
4. What is the difference with the following statements?
* Magellan discovered the Philippines.
* Magellan re-discovered the Philippines.
Which of the two statements is most appealing to you (based on what you know about historical facts)?
5. Scenario: You are the President of the Philippines. What is the most pressing, most urgent, and most important reform will you implement in the country given the available resources and political culture we have? Explain.
Your reaction paper should consist of three parts: Synopsis, Analysis, and Reaction.
SYNOPSIS: This part of the essay includes a brief summary about the State of the Nation Address 2014. Details should include date and time SONA started, venue, number of attendees, etc.
ANALYSIS: Analyze the different highlights mentioned by the President such as:
Environment
Education
Labor and Employment
National Defense and Security
Social Security
Business Environment
International Affairs
PDAF and DAP Issues
Other matters
Include the number of claps and standing ovation the President receives during the SONA.
REACTION: This part has something to do with your PERSONAL thoughts, feelings, and sentiments about the SONA. You may agree or disagree with points raised by the President.
2. Read the article entitled “Our only republic” written by Jose B. Abueva published in Philippine Daily Inquirer on March 22, 2014. You may view the article here.
After reading this article, did your idea of having FIVE REPUBLICS OF THE PHILIPPINES (as opposed to Abueva's ONLY ONE REPUBLIC) change? Explain comprehensively. Minimum of 300 words
3. Why did Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese, serve under the Kingdom of Spain instead of Portugal?
4. What is the difference with the following statements?
* Magellan discovered the Philippines.
* Magellan re-discovered the Philippines.
Which of the two statements is most appealing to you (based on what you know about historical facts)?
5. Scenario: You are the President of the Philippines. What is the most pressing, most urgent, and most important reform will you implement in the country given the available resources and political culture we have? Explain.
