The Araling Panlipunan Module 5 discusses the authoritarian rule of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in the Philippines. They will explore Marcos's background, his rise to power, and the potential impact of his presidency. Students will also examine the challenges faced by the country during his administration, including corruption and economic struggles that may have occurred. Through this module, students will explore the history of dictatorship and martial law in the Philippines and how they have affected human rights. The actions taken by Filipinos to end Martial Law, including the People Power 1 movement, are also covered in the module. The module will emphasize the importance of protecting human rights and democracy. Students will analyze the challenges faced by Filipinos from 1986 to the present and examine the government's efforts to address these issues. This will provide a comprehensive understanding of the Philippines' ever-changing political landscape and its ongoing journey towards democracy and human
rights.
Objective
Lesson 1
At the end of the lesson, the student is expected to be able to:
● analyze the life, background, and early achievements of former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., to understand his rise to power and the influences that shaped his political career as well as the controversies surrounding his military service and political affiliations;
● evaluate the impact of the Marcos Sr. administration on the Philippines by examining its policies and actions, including land reform, infrastructure development, and efforts to combat crime and insurgency, while assessing the economic growth achieved under Marcos's rule and considering allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds; and
● discuss the consequences of the declaration of martial law on Philippine society and democracy, investigate the events preceding it, analyze its impact on institutions, media, and civil liberties, and explore the emergence of resistance movements during this period, ultimately culminating in the People Power revolution that
resulted in Marcos's ouster
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 6
Learning Area
Araling Panlipunan
Content/Topic
Suliranin at Hamon sa Kalayaan at Karapatang Pantao ng Batas Militar
Intended Users
Educators, Learners
Competencies
Nabibigyang halaga ang kontribusyon ng people power 1 sa muling pagkamit ng kalayaan at kasarinlan sa mapayapang paraan
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Philippine Business for Education, Inc. and Department of Education - Central Office
