PRAYER

“Dear Lord, as we gather to begin this class today,

we ask for your presence and guidance. We know
that without you, we can do nothing. We ask that
you open our minds and hearts to receive the
knowledge and understanding we will be taught.
Help us to be attentive and respectful to our
teachers and classmates. We pray for the ability to
apply what we learn to our daily lives. We give you
all the glory and honor. Amen.”
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE
SOCIETY AND POLITICS
 Quarter 1: Analyze the Significance
Week 4 of Cultural, Social,
Learning Political, and Economic
Competency: Symbols and Practices
 Identify
Identify and discuss cultural, social, political, and
and economic symbols,
Discuss

Learning Analyze
Analyze the significance of cultural, social, political,

Objectives:
and economic symbols and practices; and

Appreciate the importance of cultural, social, political,

Appreciate and economic symbols and practices.
https://www.pinoywit.com/official-national-symbols-of-the-philippines/
https://skiptheflip.com/the-historical-treasure-of-mano-po-and-why-we-do-it/
http://dumaguete.com/festivals-negros-oriental/buglasan-festival-negros-oriental/
https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/philippines/philippines-national-heroes-day
https://www.istockphoto.com/search/2/image?mediatype=illustration&phrase=peso+symbol
https://aleteia.org/2020/02/15/why-does-mass-begin-with-a-procession/
 Jeepney Bayanihan

Jeepneys sometimes called jeeps are minibus-like
public utility vehicles, serving as the most popular
means of public transportation in the Philippines.
The Bayanihan is a Filipino custom derived from a
Filipino word “bayan”, which means nation, town
or community. The term bayanihan itself literally
means “being in a bayan”, which refers to the
spirit of communal unity, work and cooperation to
achieve a particular goal.

Identify the symbols and practices.

 Circumcision
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the
foreskin, the tissue covering the head (glans) of
the penis. It is an ancient rite of passage that is
still being practiced in some parents who opt not
to subject their sons to this procedure
Fiesta
The fiesta is for thanksgiving for blessings
bestowed upon the people and the area. Fiestas
are always causes for gatherings and celebrations
and Filipinos love fiestas.

Identify the symbols and practices.

 Clenched Fist
How you gesture with a clenched fist indicates
your political inclination or affiliation, which is
also reflective of your frame of mind and
emotional state
L Hand Gesture
The Laban sign is a Filipino hand gesture made by
extending the thumb horizontally and the index
finger pointing up, leaving the other fingers
closed to create the letter L, which stands for
laban (Filipino for "fight").

Identify the symbols and practices.


The International Symbol of Access
From the July 10, 2013 Amendments to the
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Batas
Pambansa Bilang 344 (BP344) or the Accessibility
Law:
"The International Symbol of Access shall be
composed of a white symbolized figure of a
person in a wheelchair with a square background
in UN Blue Color. The symbolized figure shall
always face to the right. Provide directional
arrows when the space/area/function being
referred to is facing left.“
"The International Symbol of Access should be
used to designate routes and facilities that are
accessible in combination with pictographs.
Directional signs incorporating the INTERNATIONAL
SYMBOL OF ACCESS, as shown, shall be installed at
passageways, and at points where there are
changes in direction to lead persons with
disabilities to various facilities such as
lifts/elevators, entrances, telephone booths,
toilets, parking and the like."
 SECTION 4. The flag of the Philippines shall be
blue, white and red with an eight-rayed golden-
yellow sun and three five-pointed stars, as
consecrated and honored by the people.

(*From Chapter 1 of Republic Act No. 8491- An Act

Prescribing the Code of the National Flag,
Anthem, Motto, Coat-of Arms and Other Heraldic
Items and Devices of the Philippines)
THE PHILIPPINE FLAG
 Republic Act No. 8491
An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of Arms and Other
Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines)

CHAPTER VII - PENALTIES

THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL SYMBOLS

https://ncca.gov.ph/
 THE
PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL
SYMBOLS
https://ncca.gov.ph/
 LOVE OF GOD AND LOVE OF COUNTRY

Executive Order No. 321, s. 1950

1. Members of the Armed Forces of the country and those belonging to semi-military and police
organizations in uniform should adopt the military salute provided in their regulations.

2. Civilians if outdoors should stand at attention, and if wearing hats, should uncover and hold the hats
over their hearts. Complete silence should be observed and no person should be allowed to walk while
the ceremony is going on.
 Which comes first national anthem or opening prayer?

DepEd Order No 50, s 2015

OBSERVANCE OF FLAG RAISING AND LOWERING CEREMONIES AND PROPER SEQUENCE IN OFFICIAL
DEPED PROGRAM INVOLVING THE SINGING OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Cultural, Social, Political and Economic Symbols
and Practices
SYMBOL

Object, word or action

gestures, signs, objects, signals, and words

provide clues to understanding experiences

 Cultural, Social, Political and Economic Symbols
and Practices
SYMBOLISM

abstract ideas or concepts

assigns names, denominations, and defines relations

between various elements (actors, actions, goals, means,
objects, values, etc.) articulated within a narrative.
 Functions of Symbols and Symbolism

 Social symbols are used to transfer culture, ideologies, or beliefs

from group to another group of people.
 Symbols are also used to preserve traditions or beliefs of a
certain group of people.
 Social symbols are used to transfer culture, ideologies, or beliefs
from group to another group of people.
 Symbols and symbolism have been used to create movements,
spread ideas, and share advocacies that surpasses time and
distance.
 Types of Symbols

Cultural Symbols – manifestation that signifies ideology of a

particular culture that has meaning within that culture.

Social symbols – relating to human societies and its modes of

organization (i.e., social classes, social problems, social issues, etc.)

Political symbols – used to represent a political standpoint; seen in

various media and forms such as banners, flag, motto, etc.

Economic symbols – used in production, distribution, and

consumption of goods and services like currency, market, labor,
demands and other economic activities.
General Examples of Cultural and Practices
 A religious symbol is an iconic representation intended to represent a
specific religion, or a specific concept within a given religion.
Some Examples of Cultural Symbols in the Philippines
Some Examples of Cultural Practices in the Philippines
Social Symbols and Practices
Political Symbols and Practices
Political Practices in the Philippines
Economic Symbols
Philippine Economic Practices

In terms of savings, one of the traditional way of saving

money in Filipino is using “alkansya”. It is where they
Filipino use bamboo as a vault to their money until it
becomes full and ready to be withdrawn by its owner.
Another way of economic practice of Filipino is
“paluwagan”. It is a group savings where group of people
agrees to give money to a money manager who is also
part of this group and manages the money. The money
will cycle throughout the group.
Significance of Symbols and Symbolism

As rational thinkers, we have been making and giving

meaning to symbols for a long time. Symbols have been
part of our lives and growth as humankind. The usage of
symbols and symbolism have given mankind an avenue to
communicate with different groups of people, influence
others of different ideologies, and preserve values that
were transferred from generations to generations.
 ACTIVITY 4: EXAMINE THE SYMBOLS

Examine the symbolic interactions and explain the importance of the

symbols in the interaction that took place.

Significance ___________________________________________________

 Write in a complete sentence.

 7 minutes to complete the task.
 ACTIVITY 4: EXAMINE THE SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONS

GROUP 1
 ACTIVITY 4: EXAMINE THE SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONS

GROUP 2
 ACTIVITY 4: EXAMINE THE SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONS

GROUP 3
 ACTIVITY 4: EXAMINE THE SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONS (with the
same group)

GROUP 4
 ACTIVITY 4: EXAMINE THE SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONS

GROUP 4
QUIZ TIME

1. This refers to an object, word, or action that stands for something

else, without natural relationship, that is culturally defined.

A. Symbol
B. Symbolism
C. Cultural symbol
D. Political symbol
QUIZ TIME

2. This refers to when something represents abstract ideas or

concepts

A. Symbol
B. Symbolism
C. Economical symbol
D. Status symbol
QUIZ TIME

3. This is used to represent a political standpoint; seen in various

media and forms such as banners, flag, motto, etc.

A. Political Symbol
B. Cultural Symbol
C. Economical symbol
D. Status symbol
QUIZ TIME

4.This relates to how individuals and groups interact and interpret

various cultural symbols.

A. Political Symbol
B. Cultural Symbol
C. Economical symbol
D. Status symbol
QUIZ TIME

5. In a status symbol, what does color black symbolizes?

A. War
B. Death
C. Heroism
D. Pride
ASSIGNMENT

ESSAY

As a senior high school student, what symbols would you

suggest be posted in school? What are the traditional
practices that you can offer in order to become a
responsible Filipino citizen? (50 WORDS)
RUBRIC