WEEK 3 – ASSESSMENT

Name: Zabdiel Kane Andes Date: 03-12-2023

Grade & Section: 8 - Quisumbing

Learning Task 1: Watch or listen to any news program. List down 3 International and 3 Local news
discussing Social, Moral, and Economic issues

SOCIAL -

Local - "DSWD: More than 137k persons affected by oil spill" (March 12, 2023) | CNN Philippines

The oil spill in Oriental Mindoro has affected over 137,000 people in Mimaropa and Western Visayas,
with 30,042 families affected from 121 barangays in the region. The Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) has distributed ₱10,985,250 worth of food and non-food items and started its
cash-for-work program for fisherfolk affected by the spill. The DSWD also provided financial assistance
to affected residents through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program. The spill has
affected the livelihood of over 10,000 fisherfolk and spread to 80% of the 34 marine protected areas in
Oriental Mindoro. The article emphasizes the efforts of the DSWD to provide assistance to those affected
by the oil spill.

International - “Racist abuse of Indigenous NRL player Latrell Mitchell reflects Australia's past and
present.” (March 12, 2023) | ABC News

The article discusses the recent racist attack on South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell at a rugby league match
and the need for the National Rugby League (NRL) to take a stand against racism. The author talks about
the trauma that Mitchell and his family are going through and the need for more action against racism in
sports and society as a whole. The author writes that racism is not a new problem, and it happens to many
Indigenous people on a daily basis. The article also highlights Australia's history of racism and how it is
still ingrained in its constitution. The focus of the article is on the need for action against racism in sports
and society and the trauma that racism causes to Indigenous people.

MORAL -

Local - “Trece Martires Vice Mayor Alex Lubigan shot dead” (July 7, 2018)

The Vice Mayor of Trece Martires, Cavite, Alex Lubigan, was shot dead on July 7th, along with his
driver, Romulo Guillemer. The two were driving in a black Toyota Hilux when another vehicle, a black
Montero, fired at them in front of the Korean Hospital on Indang Road, Barangay Luciano in Trece
Martires. Lubigan was on his third term as vice mayor and was not on the drug list, according to Cavite
police chief Senior Superintendent William Segun. Lubigan had been hounded by corruption allegations
along with Trece Martires Mayor Melandres De Sagun and other city officials. The Commission on Audit
found irregularities in the 2016 audit report of Trece Martires. Lubigan’s death comes in the same week as
the assassinations of two mayors, Antonio Halili of Tanauan City, Batangas, and Ferdinand Bote of
General Tinio, Nueva Ecija.

International - “Ukraine-Russia news – latest: Putin suffering ‘extremely heavy casualties’ in Bakhmut
‘killing zone’” (March 12, 2023) | Independent TV

UK intelligence sources state that Vladimir Putin is suffering heavy casualties in Ukraine as Russia has
made Bakhmut its main target in a winter push involving hundreds of thousands of reservists and
mercenaries. While Russia has captured the eastern part of the city and its outskirts, Ukrainian forces still
control the west of Bakhmut, leaving them able to fire at Russian lines. The UK Ministry of Defence has
called the area a "killing zone," making it challenging for Wagner forces to continue their frontal assault.
The impact of Russia's losses varies across the country, with the Eastern regions likely experiencing
deaths at a rate 30+ times higher than Moscow.

ECONOMIC -

Local - “Fire razes Baguio City public market, damage estimated at ₱24M” (March 12, 2023) | CNN
Philippines

A fire that broke out in the Baguio City Public Market caused around ₱24 million in damage, burning
down most of Block 4, most of Block 3, and the Caldero section. The cause of the fire is still being
determined, and no casualties or injuries were reported. The market is open except for the affected areas,
and the local government is working to relocate affected vendors to help them resume operations as soon
as possible. Kadamay, an urban poor group, called for an investigation into the cause of the fire, as they
raised concerns about the incident's effect on anti-privatization sentiments at the public market.

International - “Too late to save environment, says Green Party co-founder” (March 2, 2023) | BBC News

Michael Benfield, one of the founders of the Green Party of England and Wales, has said "it's too late" to
save the environment. Speaking at an event to mark the party's 50th anniversary, Benfield said he had
become "somewhat of a doomsayer" about efforts to protect the environment and that the "battle for the
world's environmental survival is, at this moment, lost". He argued that the solutions required were too
unpalatable for any political party to propose and that the focus now had to be on mitigation. Deputy
leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, Zack Polanski, cautioned against underestimating "the
importance of hope alongside practical action".

Learning Task 2: Read the following statements, then decide which among the following issues
expresses Social, Moral, and Economic. Write your answer on a separate sheet.
1. The pandemic has taken on the Philippines as the virus “snuffed” out dreams of prosperity and had the
world living in a trouble.

Economic - The statement describes the impact of the pandemic on the economy and people's dreams of
prosperity. The pandemic has caused significant economic disruption in the Philippines, leading to the
loss of jobs and income for many people. As a result, the dreams of prosperity that many Filipinos had
have been snuffed out. The pandemic has also had a global impact, with many countries struggling to
cope with the economic fallout. Governments and organizations around the world have been working to
mitigate the economic effects of the pandemic, but the long-term effects remain uncertain.

2. Duterte vowed to uphold human rights and later threatened to kill drug users.

Moral - The statement highlights a contradiction in Duterte's statements regarding human rights and his
threats to kill drug users, raising moral concerns. Duterte's statements regarding human rights have been a
topic of controversy since he took office. While he has vowed to uphold human rights, his policies and
actions have been criticized for violating those same rights. The statement in question refers to Duterte's
threats to kill drug users, which raises serious moral concerns. Killing people who use drugs is not only a
violation of human rights but is also a problematic approach to drug policy.

3. He orders various agencies to help OFW’s who have lost their jobs and returned home due to the Covid
19 pandemic.

Social - The statement addresses the social issue of overseas Filipino workers who have lost their jobs due
to the pandemic and returned home, needing help from government agencies. Overseas Filipino workers
(OFWs) are a vital part of the Philippines' economy, but many have lost their jobs due to the pandemic
and have been forced to return home. This has put a significant strain on their families and communities.
The statement refers to the government's efforts to help these OFWs by providing support through various
agencies. This is an important social issue that needs to be addressed to ensure that OFWs can return to
work and support their families.

4. He calls on Congress to swiftly pass the Bayanihan to recover as One Act intended to provide funds for
low-interest loans to small business.

Economic - The statement calls for swift passage of a law aimed at providing economic support to small
businesses affected by the pandemic. The pandemic has had a significant impact on small businesses in
the Philippines, many of which have been forced to close or operate at reduced capacity. The statement
calls for the swift passage of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, which is intended to provide funds for
low-interest loans to small businesses. This is an important economic measure that can help small
businesses recover from the pandemic and contribute to the overall economic recovery of the Philippines.

5. He calls for the passage of a law establishing the Coconut Farmers’ trust fund and a P 66-billion
agricultural stimulus package through the Rural Agricultural and Fisheries Development Financing
System Act

Economic - The statement calls for the establishment of a trust fund and an agricultural stimulus package,
which are economic measures aimed at supporting the coconut farmers and the agriculture industry.
Coconut farmers are an important part of the agriculture industry in the Philippines, but they have faced
significant challenges in recent years. The statement calls for the establishment of a trust fund and an
agricultural stimulus package, which are intended to provide economic support to coconut farmers and the
agriculture industry. These measures can help address the challenges facing coconut farmers and
contribute to the overall economic development of the Philippines.