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Choose a liberal organization that has held social movements inside the country within the last
ten years and for the past 70 years. Identify their main goals, outcomes, and impact in the
the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the
20th century since its founding in 1907. The original Nacionalista Party that was founded on
August 21, 1901 in Calle Gunao,Quiapo, Manila was forgotten. The party began as the country's
vehicle for independence, through the building of a modern nation-state, and through the advocacy
of efficient self-rule, dominating the Philippine Assembly (19071916), the Philippine Legislature
(19161935) and the pre-war years of the Commonwealth of the Philippines (19351941). During
the Japanese Occupation political parties were replaced by the KALIBAPI. By the second half of
the century the party was one of the main political contenders for leadership in the country, in
competition with the Liberals and the Progressives, during the decades between the devastation of
World War II and the violent suppression of partisan politics of the Marcos dictatorship.
I think goal number one might be for the PARTY to strive for an identity that will
resonate in the current environment of political game-playing and strife. Maybe it is time to act as
Step one: elevate the Party. Step two put the Party behind the chosen candidates.
Lets go with an example, one that is hot at the moment: the draft Senate Mamasapano report
crafted by Senators Poe and Escudero. A total of 20 senators signed the draft, half of them
indicating that they had reservations and amendments they would like to see incorporated in the
What if NP were to take a stand on the Poe report. Make it sharp and principled. The stand
might be as follows:
The current draft is too much an exercise in blame and unfortunately divides the nation. NP is a
party for progress and unity, not division and blame. We believe the document should focus on
lessons and legislation. The nation has justice and Ombudsman systems to deal with failings
under the law, and we should let them work. The PNP and AFP are professional organizations.
They can handle disciplinary actions within their ranks. We need not lay senatorial oversight
onto that.
It is not appropriate for the Senate to cast judgment on the BBL, for that was not a purpose of
the hearings, nor is it appropriate to lecture President Aquino on responsibility when he has
Given that as a PARTY position, then any NP presidential aspirant has an appropriate starting
Places the well-being of the nation first. If there are criticisms emerging from
Mamasapano, they should be translated into lessons that point to healing and strength, not
In political terms, the position aligns the party against Senator Poe, who appears to be
If the Mamasapano Report does not work as a vehicle to build a party presence, what other
The BBL is difficult because people are confused about the matter.
Poverty is also nebulous and bland unless there is a sparkler of a way to go about it that
rings loud and clear. I have no idea what that would be.
China might work as a rallying cry, but that would work against the calm and caution,
law-based approach now the nations official stance. Also, I sense that people arent that
Trillanes have all been critical of Binay. This would position the party squarely against both
Poe (who has been loudly silent) and Binay, and would show more aggression than we are
If the goal is to project a party discipline, a party on the move, a party interested in the well-
being of the Philippines, then perhaps a two-step approach can be employed: (1) an immediate
contrary position on the Poe Mamasapano report to position against Poes political slant, and
(2) a longer term down with Binay attack position that would also be critical of Poe for her
silence.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacionalista_Party
http://www.nacionalistaparty.com/index.php/about-us
http://politics.com.ph/partido_list/nacionalista-party/
problems. Of course, the nature and character of different social movements are quite diverse.
While social movements of the past were exemplified by labor movements and socialist
movements, the goals and values of present-day social movements are highly varied and include
such issues as the environment, anti-war and peace, women's rights, minority rights, grass-roots
movements focusing on local or regional issues, and consumer rights. The methods utilized are
also varied, ranging from demonstrations, meetings, petitions, media campaigns, boycotts, to
violent actions. With the increasing globalization, the number of transnational social movements
One of the biggest factor of a social movement is the unity between the people in a country.
When social movement occurs like, the people power revolution 1 and 2 or rallies, it can show that
we can be united because of the same opinions. As the population in one country is increasing, we
can see that, it very hard to control or rule a country or the people in this country. Every one of us
has the different opinions and beliefs, which makes some of the issues in our country hard to settle.
But through social movement, the people in a society can easily voice out their opinions and wants.
The theory of social movements has been developed primarily based on the experiences in
developed countries. Social movements, however, are not irrelevant to developing countries. In
the developing world, historically, social movements occurred as a form of protest against colonial
rule and imperial invasion. In recent years, social movements have arisen around the world in the
on religious values, for example, so-called "Islamic fundamentalism" . In addition, regarding basic
necessities such as housing, land, water, and health care, social movements have emerged, either
Advantages:
1. Enlarges your base of support, networks and connections; gives strength in numbers: you can
2. Provides safety for advocacy efforts and protection for members who may not be able to take
collaboration etc.
6. Brings together a diverse range of people and organizations. Diversity can strengthen a
campaign by broadening perspective and understanding of the issue. It can also assist
outreach by appealing to a wider population base with differing priorities and interests.
2. May be dominated by one powerful organization. Power is not always distributed equally
among members; larger or richer organizations can have more say in decisions.
Sources:
http://www.ide.go.jp/English/Research/Topics/Pol/Social_movements/index.html
http://worldanimal.net/our-programs/strategic-advocacy-course-new/module-4/networking-and-
alliances/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-working-in-coalitions
Submitted By:
De Leon, Jeannie Fe S.