Reflection on Political Science

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• published: 02 Mar 2009
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UST BSN IV-10 RLE 2 Batch 2009 Political Science Reflection Most people acknowledge and say that corruption is the root cause of our country's current problems that it is the cause of degradation of Philippine democracy, which our forerunners have given their all to earn and protect. With all the political scandal and controversy surrounding our present government, there seems to be a need to explore and reflect on how we came to face these problems. Who is to be blamed? Government leaders? Union groups? The elite class? As citizens of this country enjoying constitutional rights and responsibilities, what are we doing about it? Or is there something even being done about it? How concerned are we, really? How much do we know about the country's current problems? Or do we even care? In reality, although we can point to the dishonest acts of our officials as their own doing, our bahala na attitude towards the topic of politics and government turns out to be one of, if not, the major cause of our nations suffering. Our tendency to work primarily for our self-interest gives keeps us from owning up to our responsibilities to keep watch and guard democracy in our country. Selfishness. That's the fault of Filipinos. That's you! Yes it is true that the government has failed over and over again to prove itself in national trust ratings. It is true that they are corrupt in their own operations. But we need to rise above this view and realize that there is only one solution: We first have to accept that there is a need for change. Not necessarily by political reforms, but much more importantly, within ourselves. We need to eradicate our old habits of ignorance to politics. We have to work hard to develop sensible political insights. Above all, we must better ourselves by learning fundamental values. Obedience. Initiative. Responsibility. Industry. We have the power to change the nation! Believe. Its in our hands. Members: Tejada, Marie Stephanie Teng, Anniline Tensuan, Bianca Marie Terrado, Katrina Teruel, Karen Reah Ticzon, Ed Cel Tolentino, Joshua Torres, Alexis May Tuason, Daryll Mae Turingan, Ralph Jayson Umali, Chloe Louise Uy, Lorenz Anthony UST BSN IV-10 RLE 2 Batch 2009