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KEY FINDINGS Overcoming Poverty and Inequality in the Philippines: Past, Present, and Prospects for the Future

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• The Philippines has made significant progress in reducing poverty, but income inequality has only recently begun to fall. Thanks to high growth rates and structural transformation, between 1985 and 2018 poverty fell by two-thirds. However, income inequality did not begin to decline until 2012. It is still high: the top 1 percent of earners together capture 17 percent of national income, with only 14 percent being shared by the bottom 50 percent.
• Several structural factors contribute to the persistence of inequality. The expansion of secondary education and mobility to better-paying jobs, citizen ownership of more assets and access to basic services, and government social assistance have helped reduce inequality since the mid-2000s. However, unequal opportunities, lack of access to tertiary education and a scarcity of skills, coupled with inequality in returns to college education, gendered social norms and childcare, and spatial gaps, sustain inequality.
• Inequality of opportunity limits the potential for upward mobility. While there has been considerable progress in expanding access to basic services such as electricity, safe drinking water, and school enrollment, large disparities limit the development of human capital. Inequality of opportunity and low intergenerational mobility waste human potential, resulting in a lack of innovation and a misallocation of human capital in the economy.
• While schooling is widely accessible, its quality and attainment vary by income group. Children from poorer households are less likely to be enrolled and, if they are, to reach age-appropriate grade levels. That means they are less likely to reach tertiary education, which severely constrains their earning potential and their prospects for upward mobility. With the relatively low share of workers with tertiary education, the premium for college education has remained high. Additionally, tertiary education tends to deliver much higher returns for rich than poor households, possibly due to differences in school quality or f ields of study and employment.
• COVID-19 partly reversed decades-long gains in reducing poverty and inequality. The pandemic halted economic growth momentum in 2020, and unemployment shot up in industries that require inperson work. In 2021, poverty rose to 18.1 percent despite large government assistance. The economy has begun to rebound but signs are emerging that the recovery will be uneven. Prolonged loss of income has taken a heavy toll on the poorest households. With food prices going up and a reliance on adverse coping strategies, among them eating less, there is a risk of serious consequences for the health and nutrition of children in vulnerable households.
• The shock from the COVID-19 pandemic led to a shift in the workforce to less productive sectors and occupations. Employment in wage work has notably decreased and employment in agriculture has risen. These trends have been concentrated among youth and the least educated, which suggests an uneven recovery and widening income inequality.
• The pandemic is likely to result in long-term scarring of human capital development. Over half of households estimate that their children learned from remote learning less than half what they would have learned from face-to-face schooling. The proportion increases to 68 percent in poor households. Extended distance learning is expected to have reduced the learning-adjusted years of schooling by over a full year. Learning loss, combined with the de-skilling associated with prolonged unemployment, could lead to sizable future earnings losses.
• Job polarization could further increase as the nature of work changes. Job polarization among wage workers emerged between 2016 and 2021: employment in middle-skilled occupations went down and employment in both low-skilled and high-skilled occupations went up. This pattern may rise with the transformation of jobs post-COVID-19 and could increase prevailing disparities in incomes.
• Policy can reduce inequality by supporting employment and workers, improving education access and quality, promoting inclusive rural development, strengthening social protection mechanisms, and addressing inequality of opportunity.

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Social Media Filipinos and Key National Issues in the Philippines

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue IV, April 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186

Social Media, Filipinos, and Key National Issues in the Philippines: A Macro Analysis

Prof. Mark Gabriel Wagan Aguilar, CTP, CNA, CMC School Director, Abe International Business College-Quezon City, Philippines

Abstract:  The Philippines as the top user of social media worldwide has witnessed Filipinos rely on information posted in social media for knowledge on key national issues. This research clearly explained the root cause why people of the Philippines has become ignorant towards issues but remained highly confident when it comes to giving comments on such through social networking websites. It has been found that Filipinos are likely to give comments and/or feedbacks to issues despite knowing nothing on it, and tend to rely on information posted in social media without checking its validity and the sources’ reliability due to the illusory truth effect caused by the continuous commenting, posting, and sharing of information verified or not.

The results also show that poverty is the reason why a person has limited access to reliable information that affects their perception towards key national issues, thus, regulating social media in countries where poverty rate is high is highly recommended.

Social Media, Filipinos, Social Issues, Poverty, Ignorance

I.INTRODUCTION

The Philippines as a country with a democratic form of government gives its people freedom of speech and expression. It’s more fun in the Philippines; the country’s slogan for Tourism could easily be a justification to what Philippine-Style Democracy is; colorful, occasionally chaotic, and arguably inspiring, Abad (2014). However, the country has yet to prove the real power of democracy, that resides in the possibility of a new collective salvation since it has been analyzed to concentrate on the few and the privileged, that is has been shared discriminately, and has been found incapable of tirelessly challenging frozen assumptions and prevailing worldviews, Untalan (2015).

Democracy in the Philippines is undoubtedly alive with 75-78% voter turnout on the 2019 election out of around 62,000,000 registered voters of the 108,116,615 nation’s population that time. It is further justified by Geronimo (2018) in his article where it was stated that 84% of Filipinos are satisfied with how democracy in the country works.

However, democracy was questioned by Socrates, an Athenian Philosopher stating that democracy should not be for everyone, thus, it is only for those people who are educated. In Book Six of The Republic, Plato, another Athenian Philosopher described Socrates falling into a conversation with a character named Adeimantus; Socrates compared

elections to choosing someone to be in charge of a sea vessel, just anyone or someone who is educated in the rules and demands of seafaring. He pointed that voting in an election is a skill and not a random intuition, and that letting someone to vote without an education is as irresponsible as putting them in charge of a trireme sailing. (Chapter 2, Work: Politics and Government, The Book of Life).

The Philippines on the other hand, has embraced democratic traditions of participation and freedom of choice and expression over the years, Abad (2014), and that democracy aside from the right to vote, is speech freedom having it heavily emphasized in the 1987 Constitution which is the current fundamental principle of the country; “No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances”. (Article III, Section 4, Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, 1987).

Facebook, a social networking website, with 2.2 billion facebook users worldwide which Filipinos are named as the top user with an average of 10 hours a day usage, technically has given another platform for people to exercise freedom of speech. According to Ohme (2018) in his article, facebook has now become a vital part of democracy where daily news is being shared and political discussions are conducted among others. This gives people an opportunity to also discuss other matters such as key national issues.

This study guided by the Think before you Speak (Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind) principle by Alan Redpath, with the author’s own interpretation; Know before your Click, Ipsos MORI’s The Perils of Perception 2017, and a number of published researches, macro analyzed the knowledge of Filipinos towards Key National Issues and details behind the confidence despite lack of awareness on issues, leading to a conclusion that the platform-social media where they are able to speak freely should be regulated once and for all.

II. METHODS

A qualitative research approach was used to analyze data gathered for this study. The results in Ipsos MORI’s The Perils of Perception 2017, relevant published researches, and news articles were used as sources of data. Data from these resources were collated and macro analyzed with heavy emphasis on the knowledge of Filipinos towards key national issues, and how and why they respond with full of confidence even they know nothing about it.

III. DISCUSSION

Ipsos Mori’s The Perils of Perception 2017 survey showed how wrong the online public across the globe is about their country’s key national issues, not limited to crimes and health. The Philippines ranked third as the most ignorant with South Africa and Brazil in the first and second spots respectively. The result of the study also showed that Filipinos despite being one of the most ignorant are still among the most confident with their answers, together with Indians and Peruvians. This clearly shows that Filipinos are likely to give comments and feedbacks on issues even they know nothing about it or they have not known the facts behind it.

The Philippines as the world knows is historically a third world country but now is a developing one. Based on World Population Review, an independent organization based in California, USA and source of the world’s demographic data, the Philippines’ Gross Domestic Product is low while the infant mortality rate is high, leaving many of its citizens very limited access to health care and higher education. The Philippines is in fact at rank 28 in the list of poorest countries published by Focus Economics, www.focus-economics.com.

According to Child Fund International, a non-profit organization based in Virginia, poverty and education is inextricably linked with each other. In the research conducted by DeNavas-Walt and Proctor (2014) on Income and Poverty in the United States of America. It was found out that people who had lower educational attainment particularly those who had no high school diploma comprise a greater share of the population in poverty. The root cause of poverty is lack of education, Hickman (2015), and like a tree, poverty has many roots, but among many causes of global poverty, one factor still stands out; Education, Geovetti (2019).

In the Philippines, most of those living in poverty have failed to obtain a diploma. While lack of education makes someone lacks confidence in showing up for work and apply by himself, it leaves him unemployed, Hickman (2015), making him incapable of acquiring means that will give him access to information, such as cellphone, tablet, internet, television, and radio among others. Though an android cellphone in the Philippines is quite affordable, access to information is still limited since people without internet can only access social media for free without the provision of all information particularly photos and link sources, thus, creating a wrong perception towards national issues posted, making them ignorant on what really is happening, but still with the freedom to comment, react, and share such post.

The Illusory truth effect that was first identified by Hasher, Goldstein, and Toppino on 1977 in their research on referential validity, is the tendency of people to believe false information to be correct after repeatedly exposed, is the current event in social media as Filipinos continuously copy, paste, and share information validated or not.

Sherman (2014) in his article published in Inc.com cited Dunning’s statement that in his several studies, it was confirmed that people who don’t know much about a given set of skills tend to grossly overestimate their prowess and performance. While the Philippines is a third world country with almost a quarter or about 18 million of the population living in poverty in 2018, who has no formal education and has only limited access to information, this perfectly reflects on the way Filipinos react on key national issues posted in social media; full of confidence.

Manstead (2018), identified the lower class to less likely define themselves in terms of their socioeconomic status and are more likely to have interdependent self-concepts, that they are also inclined to explain social events in situational terms, which as a result is having a lower sense of personal control; this in addition perfectly reflects the way Filipinos react on key national issues posted in social media; based on their feelings and not on facts, react positively on information that is pleasing to their eyes and react negatively on those that are not.

To give a concrete example; in a poll conducted by Pinoy Ekspres, a public page in facebook with around 5,100 followers. The administrators asked people to give grades to their Mayors based on their performance against Corona Virus 2019 Outbreak in the Philippines. Majority were not satisfied resulting to 40% of them giving their Mayor a score of 1, which is the lowest grade that can be given. Most messages to the Mayors were negative; some even asked their Mayors to step down due to his/her allegedly poor performance. However, in the question regarding their knowledge towards the current state of their city/ municipality amidst COVID19 Outbreak, 18% which is 3rd to the highest, said that they have no idea. This has technically proved that Filipinos are indeed more likely to speak and judge without having enough knowledge on an issue.

This data undeniably explain also the increase of cybercrime cases in the country, which according to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group, had increased by nearly 80% or to 4,103 on 2018 from the 2,284 cases reported on 2017.

IV. CONCLUSION

This matrix is hereby conceptualized based on the results of this study.

Figure 1: Matrix showing the relationship among poverty, social media, and perception of people; The Author’s own interpretation based on what has been analyzed in this study.

Figure 1 explains how the different situations affect the perception of people towards information posted in social media. In a third world country, people has limited access to education, which leads to people having low confidence and incompetence towards doing work or performing a job. and this will automatically put them in an unemployed status. Unemployment means no source of income which will definitely result to poverty.

People living in poverty do not have sufficient budget to purchase things that are not considered necessities, some of them do not have budget at all, and this will result to limited access to information which will eventually make people ignorant. However, having limited access to information would also make people base what is factual on whatever information they could access to, that they would share to others believing that the information they have gotten is legitimate. People who have received the information from others would also believe on it due to the illusory truth effect it has brought to their mind. These clearly explain why they are confident in giving comments, feedbacks, and reaction towards key national issues.

Moreover, Filipinos when they know nothing about a national issue will respond based on what they have only read and on what information is available within their access at a certain moment. Lower social classes won’t bother to do further researches to make sure that what they have read is sufficient since they have limited access to such means. Reason why sources of information should provide clear and sufficient information on their social media posts as much as possible.

In addition, Filipinos tend to believe on information posted in social media without having it checked for truthfulness and the sources for reliability due to the illusory truth effect. It is further concluded that aside from the Philippines, there is indeed a need to regulate the use of social media particularly facebook in other countries where the poverty rate is high. This will avoid the spread of fake news, and probably would contribute in changing the way people respond to issues (Social Media Filipinos and Key National Issues in the Philippines) affecting the economy.

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The Top 7 Social Problems in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Overview

The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia famous for its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and warm hospitality. However, despite these attributes, it suffers from various social problems in the Philippines which impede progress and development – poverty, corruption, insufficient healthcare provision, and inadequate education are just some of the pressing concerns the Philippine society is currently grappling with.

Given the magnitude of these issues, it is crucial that they are discussed and resolved. This article offers an exhaustive analysis of the top social problems in the Philippines, along with their root causes and possible solutions. By drawing attention to them, we hope to raise awareness and foster collective action toward creating a fairer society here.

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Social Problems in the Philippines

Problem #1: poverty and inequality.

In the Philippines, poverty and inequality continue to be significant social problems. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 23.7% of the population lived below the national poverty line in 2021. Furthermore, the proportion of the employed population below $1.90 purchasing power parity a day was 2.8%.

Philippine poverty and inequality stem from various factors, including limited job opportunities, inaccessible education, and healthcare services, and a lack of infrastructure development. All these contribute to creating an inequality gap which makes escaping poverty even harder for those already trapped within its grasp.

Poverty and inequality have lasting, devastating repercussions that affect nearly every aspect of our lives, ranging from malnutrition and poor health to limited access to education and child welfare issues. Children from poor backgrounds are at greater risk of dropping out and engaging in criminal activity than their more affluent counterparts; moreover, poverty-fuelled social unrest threatens national stability and economic development.

To address these problems, the Philippine government has implemented various initiatives and programs. These include the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino (4Ps), and K-12 Education Program, among many others, aimed at alleviating poverty through cash grants, expanding education access and healthcare provision and encouraging inclusive economic growth – however much remains to be done to combat poverty and inequality entirely in this nation.

Overall, poverty and inequality remain major social problems in the Philippines and require collective action and sustainable strategies for eradication.

Problem #2: Corruption

Corruption is one of the significant social problems in the Philippines, defined as any instance in which power, position, or resources are misused for personal gain. Corruption manifests itself in various forms in the Philippines, such as bribery, nepotism, cronyism, and embezzlement – among many others. According to the  Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 rankings (CPI) , the Philippines ranks 116th out of 180 countries studied.

Corruption has far-reaching and harmful effects on society and the economy. It undermines the rule of law, reduces public trust in government institutions, discourages foreign investment, perpetuates poverty and inequality by diverting essential social services resources, and displaces resources to pay for illegal practices.

The Philippine government has undertaken various initiatives to combat corruption. One is the Anti-Red Tape Act, designed to cut bureaucratic red tape and streamline government services; another is its National Anti-Corruption Program of Action (NACPA) which details measures to increase transparency and accountability within public sectors. Furthermore, the Philippines ratified United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), an agreement intended to foster international cooperation in fighting corruption.

Even with these efforts, corruption in the Philippines remains pervasive, especially within political and business circles. Unfortunately, due to inadequate enforcement mechanisms and political willpower constraints, progress in combatting corruption remains limited.

Problem #3: Education

The education system in the Philippines faces numerous difficulties and hurdles. Its hallmarks include inadequate resources, infrastructure issues, and low-quality instruction. According to US Agency for International Development 2021, at the outset of the pandemic, out-of-school youth increased from 16.9% in January 2020 to 25.2 % three months later in April 2020. In addition, the poor quality of education in this country has contributed to skills gaps that make it challenging for Filipino workers to compete in the global labor market.

Education is vital in solving social problems, as it enables individuals to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for economic and social mobility. Furthermore, education can address issues like poverty, inequality, and corruption through critical thinking classes, civic engagement, and responsible citizenship initiatives.

The Philippine government has taken numerous initiatives to bolster its education system. One such program is the K-12 program, which seeks to enhance primary education by giving additional years of schooling to students. Furthermore, investment has increased substantially in education, with one of the highest allocations from the national budget for this sector.

Even with these efforts, the Philippine education system still faces significant obstacles. Funding and infrastructure shortfalls and teacher shortages continue to impact quality education in the country, necessitating further reform and investment to boost quality learning environments and social development across the Philippines.

Problem #4: Health Care Inequalities

Philippine healthcare systems feature both public and private providers. Unfortunately, health inequalities continue to be an ongoing challenge in many parts of the country; primarily, rural and remote residents have limited access to essential services that may improve access.

Multiple factors, including poverty, lack of infrastructure, and insufficient funding, cause healthcare inequalities in the Philippines. Their effects are severe: many Filipinos suffer from preventable diseases and conditions. Furthermore, healthcare inequality contributes to social problems like poverty and inequality as families endure additional financial strain due to the high costs associated with medical treatment.

Efforts are currently being undertaken in the Philippines to address healthcare inequalities, with both government and private sectors taking steps to increase access to quality health services. Government programs designed to strengthen access include the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law which seeks to ensure all Filipinos have access to quality healthcare services; private companies have also contributed towards this effort by offering support and funding for health initiatives.

However, more work needs to be done in the Philippines to address healthcare inequalities. The government must allocate more resources and improve infrastructure in rural areas for essential healthcare services to be accessible to all. Furthermore, private sector involvement must increase to ensure sustainability and efficiency in health care delivery.

Problem #5: Substance Abuse

Substance abuse in the Philippines is a significant social problem, with many Filipinos succumbing to drug addiction and its related issues. Illegal drug use has long been a significant issue; more recently, synthetic drugs like methamphetamine have increased.

Substance abuse in the Philippines has various root causes, including poverty, lack of education, and peer pressure. In addition, substance addiction leads to severe physical and mental health problems and social, economic, and criminal consequences – putting lives in jeopardy in both physical and emotional terms.

Philippines’ efforts to combat substance abuse have been ongoing, with both government and non-government organizations developing programs aimed at preventing drug use and supporting those struggling with addiction. The Philippine government has initiated various campaigns against substance abuse – most prominently the “War on Drugs,” which has been widely criticized due to human rights abuses committed during its implementation.

Education can also play a vital role in combatting substance abuse. Schools and community organizations often offer programs to inform young people of the dangers of drug use and how it could pose risks that lead to addiction. By teaching young people about this danger early, substance abuse may be avoided before becoming an issue.

Substance abuse in the Philippines is an enormous social challenge that must be approached from multiple perspectives to be tackled successfully. Prevention efforts should focus on addressing root causes like poverty and poor education while offering treatment services and support to those struggling with addiction. By working collaboratively, governments, NGOs, and community organizations can make strides toward combatting substance abuse while creating a healthier, safer society for all Filipinos.

Problem #6: Violence Against Women and Children

Violence against women and children in the Philippines is a widespread social problem, with many Filipinos experiencing various forms of abuse and violence. The United Nations defines gender-based violence against women as any act that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering for women – including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty either taking place publicly or privately.”

Violence against women and children in the Philippines is alarming, with studies revealing that up to 1 in 4 females have experienced physical or sexual assault during their lifetime. Children also stand a high risk of violence – the Philippine National Police reports that 40% or more cases involve children as victims.

Violence against women and children has many causes, such as poverty, gender inequality, and cultural beliefs. However, the effects are devastating; victims can experience physical, emotional, and psychological trauma that has long-lasting repercussions.

As part of its efforts to address violence against women and children in the Philippines, both government agencies and non-government organizations have implemented programs to prevent violence against victims and provide aid for victims of domestic abuse. Furthermore, several laws have been enacted, such as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act and the  Magna Carta of Women , to provide women protection.

Non-governmental organizations play a critical role in combatting violence against women and children by providing support services for victims while raising awareness. Community-based programs, including education and awareness campaigns, also help combat this form of abuse.

Violence against women and children in the Philippines is an acute social problem that needs a robust response. By tackling its root causes like poverty and gender inequality, as well as providing services to victims, we can create a safer and more equitable society for all Filipinos.

Problem #7: Filipino Migrants and Overseas Workers

The Philippines is one of the largest exporters of labor worldwide, sending millions of Filipino migrants or overseas workers abroad as migrants or overseas workers. But unfortunately, they often face discrimination, abuse, and exploitation in their host countries.

Migration’s effects on Filipino families and society are multifaceted. While remittances from overseas workers contribute significantly to the nation’s economy, their absence may wreak havoc on family cohesion and relationships in communities around them.

Attempts at resolving issues facing Filipino migrants and overseas workers include:

• Government programs are designed to assist migrant workers and their families.
• Advocacy from non-government organizations.
• Assistance from non-profit groups.

Overall, the Philippines faces many complex social issues that require sustained and multidisciplinary efforts from all sectors of society to address them. However, by understanding these problems and working towards solutions jointly with all citizens of this nation, a more equitable and just society may emerge over time.

Role of the Government and Civil Society

As part of its solution to its social challenges, the Philippines needs the efforts of all segments of society – both government and civil society organizations alike.

Philippine government policies and programs address social issues like poverty, education reform, health care services provision, corruption, violence against women and children, and issues surrounding gender inequality. Examples of such efforts are the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, K-12 education reform initiative, Universal Health Care Law, Anti-Red Tape Act, and Magna Carta of Women, among many others.

Implementation and effectiveness remain challenges to policies and programs; corruption, bureaucracy, and limited resources often obstruct their impact.

Civil society organizations play an essential role in combatting social problems in the Philippines. These grassroots-level organizations offer support and assistance to marginalized communities while lobbying for policy changes that foster justice and equality.

As long as collaboration and partnerships between government and civil society exist, it has a greater chance of effectively addressing social problems within the Philippines, creating a more just and equitable society for its inhabitants.

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Philippines society is facing numerous social issues that need urgent and prompt solutions, including poverty and inequality, corruption, education inequities, health care inequalities, substance abuse issues related to women and children, and violence against Filipino migrants or overseas workers – these being among the significant problems afflicting individuals as well as impeding the progress of our nation as whole.

Government and civil society organizations must collaborate closely in tackling social problems effectively. While the Philippines government has implemented policies and programs to tackle them, more must be done for efficient implementation. Civil society organizations also play an integral role in supporting vulnerable communities.

As citizens of the Philippines, we all should help address social problems. Individual action may include:

• Supporting initiatives and programs designed to tackle them.
• Participating in advocacy campaigns.
• Raising awareness.
• Simply taking individual steps that address them directly.

Collective efforts will allow us to ensure a better future for ourselves and future generations.

We must recognize and address the top social problems in the Philippines. Now is the time for us all to join hands in creating an equitable, just, and prosperous society.

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There are many issues in society to write about, making social issue essay topics some of the most fun. However, choosing a social topic for an essay isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially when there are several social essay topics. The secret to choosing the best among the many social topics is knowing what makes the best social topics for an essay, the best.

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• Political polarization
• Racism in modern society’s healthcare
• Ageism: the new racism?
• The fairness of labor laws
• Fat-shaming in the corporate world
• Recovering addicts and social injustice
• Child pornography
• Prisoner rights violations: the types
• Making vaccinations mandatory
• Online education impact on obesity
• Increasing employment: the solution to poverty?
• Accessibility of healthcare in mobile clinics
• Women empowerment
• Social development in developing countries
• Overpopulation: a threat?
• How social networks impact friendship
• Age restriction on Instagram
• Social media effect on dependency
• Business Facebook accounts and digital ethics
• Cancel culture and mental health
• Restricting children from social media
• How to stay safe on the internet
• Freedom of speech on Twitter
• High cost of medical procedures
• Obesity in developed countries
• Abortion: legal or illegal?
• Drug addiction
• Hospices: should they be free?
• Why HIV in seniors remains unrecognized
• Dying with dignity
• Pro-life movement origins
• The social acceptance of autism
• Effect of malnourishment on children’s psyche
• Impact of fad diets
• Discrimination against older adults
• Acceptability of homeopathic treatment for children
• The scarcity of and state of available healthcare facilities in rural areas
• Poverty and health problems
• Ensuring global access to drinking water
• Implementing sustainable technology in agriculture
• Benefits of studying the environment
• Urban gardening and food security
• Deteriorating environment effect on labor conditions
• Religion and nature
• Global warming impact on South America
• Effect of racial profiling
• Prevalence of hate speech
• Discrimination against the LGBT community
• Modern feminism: the negative impact on society
• Pregnancy termination: morality vs. legality
• Food culture
• Emotional intelligence: impact on family life
• Harmful effects of financial illiteracy
• The perception of “Defund the police.”
• Evidence of structural racism
• The internet’s influence on human trafficking
• Legalizing prostitution
• Civil disobedience goals
• The consequences of restoring prisoners to society
• Influence of prejudices on criminal justice mechanics
• Prominent civil rights violations in developing countries
• Gender blindness
• Gender dysphoria
• The Khmer Rouge
• Social media and racist bias
• Justification of human rights limitations during a crisis
• How governments can secure freedom of speech
• Can satire be harmful?
• Protection of stateless persons
• Can illegal immigrants be pardoned?
• War on drugs: the negative side effects
• The importance of bipartisan cooperation
• College loans: are they worth it?
• Fake news: a severe problem?
• Charter schools vs. public schools
• The Great New Deal: pros and cons
• Gentrification in America
• Ableism effects in the US
• Death penalty: a just punishment?
• Healthcare: a fundamental human right?
• The right to own a gun
• Does history repeat itself?
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• Fiction vs. nonfiction: which is the better read?
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The social issues in the Philippines might be one of the reasons that we are failing financially. There are so many social issues to talk about but this article will only discuss the major ones and how they affect us greatly. If you would like to discuss social issues in other countries, please leave a comment down below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Social issues in the Philippines

1.      child labor.

The first social issues in the Philippines is child labor. Children are being used for labor because their parents are too poor to have them go through school. They need money so instead of sending their children to school, they use them for work so that the family can earn money together which is better than nothing at all. However, instead of helping with cleaning and cooking, they are used for labor in illegal mines and factories.

They work long hours and the most interesting fact is that they receive no salary at all. They don’t get paid for what they do because their parents just want them to find a way to earn money which eventually leads them to an early death. The social advocates of child labor in Philippines wanted children who were 10 years old or younger eliminated from mining and factories because when their bodies grow bigger, it will be harder for them to handle the heavy objects inside the factory or mine.

2.      Sexual Abuse

Another social issues in the Philippines is sexual abuse. Many people in Philippines experience sexual abuse even if they’re young like 12 years old. This happens when someone has power over them and that power forces the person to do something that they don’t want to. This social issue should be treated harshly because many children suffer from this social issue and other social issues related to sexual abuse.

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3.      Prejudice

Another social issues in the Philippines is prejudice. There are social prejudices and stereotypes against people who have dark skin, red hair, and other vulnerable groups of people like homosexuals and bisexuals. There’s a popular belief in Philippines called colorism where it states that people with lighter skin tone are better than those with darker skin tone which causes these social issues. People believe in this for two reasons: 1) where they live (where there is discrimination or discrimination isn’t really heard of), and 2) what family they are in.

4.      Suicide

One of another social issues that results from social discrimination is suicide. There are many suicides associated with social discrimination like for example homosexuals who attempt suicide because they’re bullied by other people for their sexuality.

People discriminate others on their skin color which causes more aggressive social issues like cancer . This is where someone treats another person badly because of their skin tone which causes chemicals to be released into the body of the victim causing them get cancer eventually.

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5.      Racism/Tribalism

Another social issues in the Philippines is racism or tribalism. Racism is the belief that one race is better than another and they treat this social issue as if it’s normal to believe that dark-skinned people aren’t good enough. There are many tribes in the Philippines but most of them are uneducated so they lack knowledge about life itself because of social discrimination which causes these social issues.

Eight out of ten social issues in the Philippines can be traced back to discrimination against others with darker skin tones, red hair, et cetera regardless of how educated they are. This makes people upset which eventually causes social issues that aren’t good for the Philippines.

The social issues in the Philippines is social discrimination which results to other social issues like suicide, cancer, et cetera. This social issue happens when someone discriminates one person because of their skin tone or what kind of family they are native to, et cetera. This social issue should be stopped as soon as possible before it gets out of control and causes more social problems than ever before.

6.      Educational Issues

Another social issues in the Philippines is educational issues. There are many people who cannot afford to send their children to school so instead, they force them into labor just so they can earn money to support themselves and their families (if there are any). They do this social issue to their children because they believe that education is a waste of time and money. The reason why they think this social issue is wrong is because it’s the opposite of what the social advocates for social issues want for Philippines.

Education social issue should be prepared as soon as possible in order to prevent social issues from happening again, especially with the underprivileged kids who live there.

7.      Domestic Violence

Another social issue a lot of people have experienced a lot is domestic violence. Domestic violence has been going on for centuries now and it still hasn’t been solved yet which causes more social problems than ever before. People abuse each other just because they have power over them so if you know someone who is being abused by their significant other, tell social services or the social police because social issues like these should be stopped at once.

8.      Child Abuse

Another social issue that needs help right now is child abuse. There are many children who suffer physical and mental abuse just because their parents don’t want to take care of them or they’re very strict with them. They think that this social issue is good for the kid but it’s not since social services won’t always be there when social issues happen so if you see someone abusing their kid, call social services before it gets out of control.

People all around the world need to understand what social issues are happening in Philippines especially students who live in Philippines or near Philippines. If you know anyone who’s not aware of social issues happening in Philippines, tell them about social issues so they can help solve it before social services are called.

9.      HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS is another social issue which makes it hard for people to find jobs even if they didn’t do anything bad with their life. This social problem might not be the only social problem affecting Philippines but it’s still a social issue that can make someone lose everything they worked for in their entire lifetime. All social problems should be cured as soon as possible because it could cause cancer, social discrimination, and more social problems than ever before.

10.  Cancer

Another social issue is Cancer which affects many children and adult lives around the world. As long as there are tumors or incomplete cells in your body then there’s no stopping of cancer from spreading around your body until you die. It may look easy to stop social issues from happening but it’s not because there are social activists who fight for social justice every day so if you know anyone or you have social issues, tell social service or social police to fix it.

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2024 exams: Ofqual issues warning over cheating

Ofqual has warned of the risk of disqualification for students who take mobile phones into this summer’s GCSE and A-level exams.

Instances of students being found with mobile phones in exam rooms have almost doubled since 2018, and there were 2,180 penalties for this in 2023 compared with 1,825 in 2022.

The exams regulator also issued a reminder today about other rules on malpractice, such as not searching for exam papers on social media.

Ofqual chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham said: “Students have been working hard to prepare for their exams, and nobody wants them to miss out on their grades and qualifications.

“Thankfully, most students are aware of the risks of malpractice and comply with the rules. It’s important that the rules are followed so that grades reflect what a student knows, understands and can do.

“Students should also be aware of the risks of exam papers on social media. Accounts claiming to sell this year’s exam papers are almost always scams. Students should report these accounts to teachers.”

Rise in GCSE and A-level exam cheating

Ofqual data, released in December last year, showed there were 4,895 cases of malpractice involving students during GCSE, AS- and A-level examinations in 2023, up from 4,105 in 2022.

Sir Ian added: “Students risk losing the qualification they’ve been studying for if they search for or communicate with social media accounts claiming to sell leaked exam papers.

“Sanctions can still apply even if the papers turn out to be fake. Buying papers is never worth the risk. 

“Students should focus on their revision and do their best in their exams. I want to wish them all the best.”

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Ofqual has said previously that it will be requesting information from all awarding organisations about how they are managing malpractice risks from AI.

Eventually Ofqual plans to record when AI-related cheating occurs.

Tech misuse ‘a real headache’ for schools

Pepe Di’Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), said: “We are sure that the vast majority of students taking exams will stick to the rules, but there are always some who do not do so, and unfortunately the misuse of digital technology is a real headache.

“Schools and colleges rigorously police exam rooms to ensure that devices are not brought in by candidates, and they warn students not to try to find exam papers on social media.

“These are generally fake papers being circulated as a scam, but in the rare event of a genuine paper being leaked, any student accessing that paper risks disqualification.

“It is really important that students take heed of these warnings.”

A spokesperson for the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), which represents the UK’s major exam boards, said: “It is important students know to report fraudulent accounts claiming to sell exam papers on social media to their teachers.

“JCQ wishes all students well with their exams and assessments.”

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