Political self

• During the spanish period, the term "filipino" refers to a person who belong to the elite group.
• To promote the Culture of Democracy, Filipinos should be willing to listen to others.
• According to Victor Frank people need to participate in community volunteerism with joy and sacrifices to discover the meaning of life.
• An effective citizenship is characterized by the people who come up with ideas, resources and who have a strong accountability.
• Generally, filipinos identify themselves with the family rather than being a filipino.
• Is a form of government whose ideal is that all the adult members of a state should enjoy the right to participate in deciding on public matters.

  Democracy
• National identity may be viewed as the set of meanings and predispositions defining one's attachment or sense of belonging to a national community.
• In Article 2 Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution that the characteristic of having Democracy:

  1. Maintenance of peace and order.
  2. Protection of life, liberty, and property.
  3. Promotion of general welfare.