Department: Political Science

School of Social Sciences

Ateneo de Manila University
PoS 100 V Philippine Politics and Governance
Faculty-in-Charge: Mr. Julio S. Amador III
Room: B- 208

First Semester 2015-2016

Sched: Sat, 1300-1600
3 Units

Course Description and Objectives

This course looks into the politics of the Philippines. Politics involve the study of the government,
the primary actor of the state, but it also looks into how people see and play their roles in society.
This course will involve the study of theories that make sense of the behavior of actors in Philippine
politics. It examines how state and non-state actors interact in the process of governing the
country. The course also looks into how power is exercised in the Philippines and the limitations of
power. As the class is composed of people who are not Political Science majors, the role of other
sectors will also be closely examined.
Learning Outcomes
The course is designed to make students appreciate the importance of politics in their lives. The
following learning outcomes are also expected:
1. Learn and understand the role of politics in the Philippines
2. Appreciate and assess theories and concepts of political science and how they apply to
Philippine politics
3. Appreciate the inter-play of state and society in the conduct of policymaking
4. Understand the role of the students as citizens of the Republic of the Philippines
Structure of the Course and Reading List
The course will use the following textbooks as main references:
Heywood, Andrew. Politics. 2nd . Hampshire and New York: Palgrave, 2002.
Morada, Noel M. & Teresa Encarnacion-Tadem, eds. Philippine Politics and Governance: An
Introduction. Quezon City: University of the Philippines, 2006.
Reyes, Danilo, Proserpina D Tapales, Ma. Oliva Z Domingo, and Maria Fe Villamejor-Mendoza, .
Introduction to Public Administration in the Philippines. Quezon City: NCPAG, 2015.
Severino, Rodolfo C, and Lorraine Carlos Salazar,eds . Whither the Philippines in the 21st
Century? Singapore: ISEAS, 2007.
The faculty-in-charge will assign additional reading materials as necessary. These shall be shared
on the groups facebook page: POS 100-V. The class beadle will also be given the readings/links
for distribution.
I.

Introduction to Politics and Governance

Heywood, Andrew. (2002). Theories of Politics, In Politics, 3rd edition (pp 1-24).
II. Introduction to Philippine Government and Politics

Caballero-Anthony, Mely. (2007). The Philippines in Southeast Asia in Severino and Salazar, eds.
Whiter the Philippines in the 21st Century.
Carino, Ledivina V. State, Market, and Civil Society in Philippine Public Administration in Reyes,
et al, eds. Introduction to Public Administration in the Philippines.
Rocamora, Joel. From Regime Crisis to System Change, n Severino and Salazar, eds. Whiter the
Philippines in the 21st Century.
III. Institutional Arrangements:
A.

The Philippine Presidency and Presidentialism

Heywood, Part 4, 16, Political Executives, pp. 333-365
Abueva, Jose V. Proposed Constitutional Reforms for Governance and Nation Building, in
Severino and Salazar, eds. Whiter the Philippines in the 21st Century.
Rebullida, Ma. Lourdes G. (2006). The Philippine Executive and Redemocratization. In
Morada and Encarnation Tadem (Eds.), Philippine Politics and Governance, An
Introduction (179-208). Quezon City: University of the Philippines.
B. Philippine Congress and Democratic Representation
Heywood, Part 4, 15, Assemblies, pp. 311-331
Caoli, Olivia, C. (2006). The Restored Philippine Congress. In Noel Morada and Teresa
Tadem (Eds.), Philippine Politics and Governance: An Introduction.
C. The Courts
Heywood, Part 4, 14 Constitutions, the Law and Judiciaries, pp. 291-310
-additional readings will be provided
C. Parties and Elections
Heywood, Part 3, 11, Representation, Elections, and Voting, pp. 223-245
Teehankee, Julio C. 2010. Images, Issues and Machinery: Presidential Campaigns in Post-1986
Philippines. In The Politics of Change in the Philippines, eds. Nathan Gilbert Quimpo and Yuko
Kasuya. Manila: Anvil Publishing, Inc. pp. 114-152.

IV.

Military and Politics

Heywood, Part 4, 18, Militaries and Police Forces, pp. 377-396.
Hernandez, Carolina. The Military in Philippine Politics in Severino and Salazar, eds. Whiter the
Philippines in the 21st Century.
V. Public Administration and Politics
Heywood, Part 4, 17, Bureaucracies, pp. 357-376.
Brillantes, Alex B and Maricel T. Fernandez. Is there a Philippine Public Administration? Or Better
Still, For Whom is Philippine Public Administration? in Reyes, et al, eds. Introduction to Public
Administration in the Philippines.

Endriga, Jose N. Stability and Change: The Civil Service in the Philippines, in Reyes, et al, eds.
Introduction to Public Administration in the Philippines.
VI. The Economy, Business, and Politics
Heywood, Part, 3, 9, The Economy and Society, pp. 177-197
Sicat, Gerardo R, Macroeconomic Issues and Challenges, in Severino and Salazar, eds. Whiter
the Philippines in the 21st Century.
Wallace, Peter, Investment Climate and Business Opportunities in Severino and Salazar, eds.
Whiter the Philippines in the 21st Century.
VII. ASEAN Community and the Philippines
Amador III, J and Joycee A. Teodoro (01 March 2014) A united region: The ASEAN Community
2015 in Rappler [Online] http://www.rappler.com/world/specials/47239-asean-community-2015overview
Aldaba, Rafaelita et. Al. The ASEAN Economic Community and the Philippines: Implementation,
Outcomes, Impacts, and Ways Forward (Full Report) http://www.pids.gov.ph/dp.php?id=5127
Assessment and Course Requirements
Attendance

10 per cent

Reflection Paper 1

10 per cent

Reflection Paper 2

10 per cent

Group Reporting

20 per cent

Long Exam 1

25 per cent

Final Exam

25 per cent

Attendance
Students are expected to observe university rules on absences. For this class, 3 free cuts are
allowed. Use them wisely!
Reflection Papers
Short, 1000 word essays that give the students an opportunity to examine political issues and
provide their own perspectives.
Group reporting
The class will be divided into groups to report on various aspects of the course and relate them to
current events.
Group Project
Is based on the interplay of national and local actors in the governance. Each group work to
develop a written proposal of an issue and how it impacts on communities or local settings of their
choice.
Long and Final Exams
These are written exams taken during the middle and end of semester in the classroom to asses
the understanding of theories and concepts in the course. The exams will also evaluate the
analytical skills of students
Grading System:

92 and above A
87 to 91 B+
83 to 86 B
78 to 82 C+
75 to 77 C
70 to 74 D
69 and below F
Class Policies
1. Please come to class prepared.
2. Please respect and obey rules on attendance and intellectual honesty.
3. Please participate in the discussion.