Cabadbaran City National High School- Senior High School

Understanding Culture
Society
and Politics

Submitted to: Ma. Fe Corazon Arienza

Submitted by: Mariedel S. Duarte ABM 12 – Drucker

 The Role of the Liberal Party in the Philippines

The political landscape of the Philippines has been significantly shaped by the
Liberal Party (LP), a political organization. Since its founding in 1946, the party has
played a significant role in promoting social justice, democracy, and effective
government. We shall examine the philosophy, background, and effects of the Liberal
Party on politics, society, and culture in the Philippines in this position paper.

The Liberal Party began as a champion of democratic values and national

progress in the years following World War II. When Manuel Roxas founded the LP, it
supported progressive reforms and economic liberalism with the goal of rebuilding the
nation devastated by war. The party has changed over time to embrace a wide range of
views, such as ecology, human rights activism, and social liberalism.

The LP is a political party with a decentralized organizational structure in terms of

structure. Local chapters across the nation are in charge of it, and they are led by party
leaders and elected officials. The LP is run at the national level by the National
Executive Council, which is made up of delegates from different sectors and party
officials.

Political, social, and cultural aspects of Philippine life have been greatly
influenced by the Liberal Party. The LP has aided in the advancement of civil liberties
and political pluralism by standing up for democratic ideals and human rights. The party
has led historic legislative efforts that have improved transparency and reproductive
rights, respectively, such as the passing of the Reproductive Health Law and the
Freedom of Information Act.
 Additionally, the LP has been instrumental in advancing initiatives aimed at
reducing poverty and advancing social welfare programs. The goal of programs like the
Conditional Cash Transfer program and universal healthcare coverage is to reduce
socioeconomic gaps and enhance the standard of living for underprivileged populations.

Politically speaking, the Liberal Party has fielded candidates for the president,
vice president, and parliamentary seats, among other important posts in the
government, in the Philippine elections. Beyond only winning elections, the party has
shaped the national agenda on important subjects like healthcare, education, and
economic reform by forging alliances and formulating policies.

It is impossible to overstate the Liberal Party's influence on Philippine politics.

The LP has played a significant role in pushing the nation's development goal and
improving social justice as a defender of democratic values and progressive reforms.
Like every political group, the LP has, nevertheless, had difficulties and criticism,
including claims of internal strife and corruption.

The Liberal Party is still a significant force in Philippine politics, pushing for
substantive reforms and inclusive governance in spite of these obstacles. It is
imperative that the LP adhere to its fundamental values going ahead and keep pushing
for a more affluent and fair Philippines.

To sum up, the Liberal Party has been a major force behind progress in the
Philippines, promoting social justice, democracy, and effective government. The LP has
proven its dedication to creating a brighter future for all Filipinos via its ideology, history,
structure, and influence on politics, society, and culture. The nation's future is still being
shaped by the Liberal Party's ability to act as a catalyst for growth despite the numerous
hurdles it faces.