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LEVEL OF POLITICAL AWARENESS OF GRADE 12 HUMSS STUDENTS

AT PILILLA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Arrianne May M. Rellama

Maricris C. Malano

Dhan Yurie L. Valencia

John Anlie Y. Anero

Era Brahma B. Cawicaan

Billy Jake V. Abalos

Jhan Rhey H. Quitalig

Pililla Senior High School

HUMSS Strand
Grade 12 - Godwin

Dr. Rommel Z. de Leon

Research Teacher

May 17, 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page…………………………………………………………………………... 1
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………... 2
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………. 3
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………. 4
RRLs ……………………………………………………………………... 4
Research Gap ……………………………………………………………… 6
Scope and Delimitations …………………………………………………… 7
Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………... 8
METHODS………………………………………………………….……………... 9
Research Design………………………………………………………….………... 9
Locale of the Study ………………………………………………………… 9
Sampling Techniques………………………………………………………. 10
Participants of the Study …………………………………………………... 10
Research Instruments ……………………………………………………… 10
Data Gathering Procedures ………………………………………………... 11
Statistical Treatment of Data ……………………………………………… 11
Ethical Considerations …………………………………………………….. 12
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION…………………………………………………… 13
Table 1.1 …………………………………………......…………….……… 13
Table 1.2 …………………………………………......…………….……… 14
Table 1.3 …………………………………………......…………….……… 15
Conclusions ……………………………………………………………….. 18
Recommendations …………………………………………………………
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REFERENCES………………………………………………………….…………. 20
APPENDIX …………………….……………….……………….……………….... 21
Research Tool ………………………………………………………….…………... 24
PROPONENTS………………………………………………………….………..... 25

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ABSTRACT

In today’s world, young people are increasingly stepping away from political

conversations, often seeing the political scene as corrupt and untrustworthy. This

growing disengagement can lead to a lack of political awareness and participation,

which might result in ineffective governance, greater social inequalities, and a

disregard for the rule of law. This study seeks to explore and understand the level of

political awareness among Grade 12 senior high school students in the Humanities

and Social Science (HUMSS) strand. By using a mixed-methods design, we combined

qualitative insights with quantitative data to get a better understanding of students’

political knowledge, engagement, and participation. The qualitative part involved

deep, non-numerical data analysis, while the quantitative aspect looked at patterns and

relationships through numerical data. Our findings showed that students had a

moderate level of political awareness, with an average rating of 3.75 for their

involvement in community issues and decision-making processes, and 4.5 for their

motivation to engage in politics. The overall weighted mean for political participation

was 3.50, but political knowledge scored a perfect 5, highlighting that those students

recognized the importance of political understanding in voting and civic engagement.

This study emphasizes how crucial political awareness and knowledge are in fostering

active citizenship, making informed decisions, and upholding democratic values.

Keywords: political awareness, political participation, civic engagement, political

knowledge, Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students.

INTRODUCTION
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Political Awareness

It is anticipated that talented young people will contribute significantly to the

nation’s policymaking in the future and will use their intelligence and experience to

benefit the nation. Political Awareness: Rohoman (2023) defined political awareness

as having the basic knowledge of politics, studying the important issues of history,

and having the ability to analyze current events through an informed lens. According

to Putri et al. (2023), political awareness is an important element for the successful

implementation of democracy in a country. However, political awareness plays a

crucial role in shaping individuals’ political attitudes, behaviors, and civic

engagement. Political awareness is of great importance in society as it helps

individuals understand and navigate the power dynamics in organizations and the

broader political landscape. It plays a crucial role in shaping political attitudes and

behavior, as defined by Gortz (2021). Political awareness is highly relevant to

understanding and shaping political attitudes and behaviors. It provides insights into

the factors that influence public opinion and highlights the importance of considering

individuals’ levels of political awareness when studying political phenomena.

Political Awareness of Students

Political awareness is crucial for individuals, especially students who will

become future leaders of the country. As students reach the age of 21 and become

eligible to vote, it becomes even more important for them to understand the current

political system. Political awareness refers to the possession of political information

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and knowledge, which can vary from person to person (Rahman and Razali, 2019).

By being politically aware, students can make informed decisions when participating

in the political process and exercising their right to vote. This understanding of the

political system is essential for students to actively engage in shaping the future of

their country. Political awareness is very important to be built from an early age in the

younger generation. It encourages them to participate and contribute to their nation.

The participation of youth in political processes is crucial for a representative political

system. Additionally, in the political awareness that students are not overtly

disengaged in politics but many of them wish for more opportunities and take the part

in political decisions. So, it means, it can encourage student to contribute to their

position in the society (Kirstensen, 2022).

Importance of Political Awareness

The importance of being politically aware as a student, as stated by Lindsay

(2020), is that politics can change our lives by helping shape our perspectives. By

keeping ourselves updated on world events, we can further establish individual

interpretations about issues in our society today. No matter what political standpoint,

it is crucial to formulate beliefs. When individuals are eligible to vote, they should

know the policies and views of the candidate they are voting for. Knowing our values

as a society can determine what we think is right and wrong. This research study,

conducted by Al-Khaza’leh and Lahiani (2021), revealed that there was a

considerably high level of political awareness among the university students. It

encourages them to participate and contribute to their nation. The participation of

youth in political processes is crucial for a representative political system.

Additionally, in terms of political awareness, students are not overtly disengaged in

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politics, but many of them wish for more opportunities to take part in political

decisions.

Rationale of the Study

Nowadays, the youth are becoming politically unaware and distancing

themselves from political discourse due to the perception that the political landscape

is corrupt. With that, many youths lack awareness, which can lead to a lack of

political engagement in the political process. Which may result in ineffective

government, social inequalities (the condition of unequal access to the benefits and

rights of society), and a disregard for the rule of law.

In this modern generation, young people are often more focused on their

hobbies, such as online games and social media platforms. As a result, they may have

less time to engage in politics due to their strong interest in personal entertainment.

Political awareness, on the other hand, refers to an individual’s understanding

and consciousness of political issues, events, and processes within their society. It

involves being informed about current affairs, government policies, and the roles and

responsibilities of political institutions.

A politically aware person is knowledgeable about the political landscape,

including the ideologies of different political parties, the functioning of democratic

systems, and the impact of political decisions on society. They stay updated on local,

national and international news, and actively seek out information to form well-

informed opinions.

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Political awareness goes beyond mere knowledge. It also encompasses an

individual’s ability to critically analyze political information and evaluate different

perspectives and engage in constructive discussions. Politically aware individuals

understand the importance of civic participation and may actively engage in activities

such as voting, joining advocacy groups, or participating in peaceful protests to

express their views and influence political change.

The purpose of the research is to assess and understand the level of political

awareness among Grade 12 senior high school students in the Humanities and Social

Science (HUMSS) strand.

The objective of this research is to measure the students’ knowledge,

understanding, and engagement with political concepts, processes, and issues. The

aim is to provide insights into their political awareness and potential areas for

improvement or interventions to enhance their political literacy and engagement.

Scope and Delimitation

This research was conducted at Pililla Senior High School during School Year

2023-2024. There were 4 participants included in this study. For the quantitative and

qualitative parts of the study, 1 participant was selected from each of the four Grade

12 sections of the Humanities and Social Sciences strand; they will answer interview

questions and the questionnaire prepared by the researchers.

This study was conducted to determine the level of political awareness of G12

Humanities and Social Science Students.

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Only the data gathered from the participants was used. Any data gathered

beyond the scope or timeframe were not considered.

Statement of the Problem

Specifically, it sought to answered following questions:

1. What is the level of awareness of the respondents with respect to their:

1.1 Political interest;

1.2 Political participation; and

1.3 Political knowledge?

2. How do you define Political Awareness?

3. What do you think is the importance of Political Awareness?

METHODS

Research Design

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This research employed a mixed-methods design, incorporating both

qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative aspect involved collecting and

analyzing non-numerical data, as highlighted by Aquino (2019), to gain in-depth

insights into the problem and generate novel research ideas. Quantitative research

involves collecting numerical data to analyze patterns and relationships. A well-

designed quantitative research study typically includes clearly defined variables, a

representative sample, and statistical methods for data analysis. A mixed-methods

design combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches to provide a more

comprehensive understanding of a research problem. This approach allows

researchers to capitalize on the strengths of each method, addressing the limitations of

using only one.

Locale of the Study

The setting of the study is at Pililla Senior High School (PSHS). It is in

Barangay Bagumbayan in the municipality Pililla, province of Rizal. PSHS is

currently offering programs under academic and technical-vocational strands. Under

academic program, STEM, ABM and HUMSS are offered. ICT, EIM and Cookery

are the courses under technical-vocational strand. The researcher selected this site

considering that it offers an appropriate setting that supports the purposes for their

research.

Sampling Technique

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Purposive sampling was utilized in this study. The participants were selected

based on criteria. They were chosen because they possess certain characteristics or

experiences that fit in this study to provide in-depth and detailed information about

the phenomenon under investigation (de Leon, 2018).

Participants of the Study

There were 4 participants included in this study. For the quantitative and

qualitative parts of the study, 1 participant was selected from each of the four grade

12 sections of the Humanities and Social Sciences strand; they will answer interview

questions and the questionnaire prepared by the researchers.

Research Instrument

Structured interview was the main research instrument utilized in this study.

Aquino (2019) pointed out that interviews are particularly useful for uncovering the

story behind a participant’s experiences and pursuing in-depth information around a

topic.

The study will also gather data from respondents using a questionnaire-

checklist, which is the primary instrument for data collection. The study will focus on

determining the level of political awareness of senior high school students.

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Data Gathering Procedures

The researcher sought a letter of permission to conduct the study from the

concerned authorities, namely Marlon B. Braza, the School Assistant Principal II of

Pililla National High School, and Dr. Rommel Z. de Leon, the Research Adviser, the

request was granted.

For the quantitative part of the study, the researchers distributed the

questionnaire to the respondents. On the other hand, for the qualitative part of the

study, the researcher digitally administered the interview through messenger to the

participants. Rapport was established as the researcher explained the purpose of the

study and the instructions before the actual interview.

With the assistance of the research adviser, the gathered data was computed,

encoded, analyzed, and interpreted. Based on the results, a summary of findings,

conclusions, and recommendations was formulated.

Statistical Treatment and Data Analysis

The data gathered in this study was analyzed using the weighted mean. It is

used to determine the level of awareness of the respondents with respect to their

political interest, political participation, and political knowledge.

Since this research is qualitative in nature, no statistical tool was used. Instead,

coding process was utilized. Coding is a qualitative data analysis strategy in which

some aspect of the data is assigned a descriptive label that allows the researchers to

identify related content across the data (Aquino, 2019).

Ethical Considerations

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To secure the privacy of the researcher and participants alike, the following

ethical principles was followed:

Integrity and Quality- The researcher assures us of having an authentic and

transparent research process to have a guaranteed validity, reliability, and value of the

study.

Confidentiality and Anonymity- The participants’ privacy was preserved by

not revealing their names and identity in respect to their personal lives throughout the

study.

Voluntary Participation – The participants were properly informed about the

objectives and purpose of the study. Their decision whether to participate or not in

this study is voluntary, they can withdraw their consent and discontinue participation

at any time without prejudice.

Potential for Harm – The researcher will ensure to compassionately confer the

content of the study that may harm participants physically, psychologically, and

emotionally and make sure that the participants are secure and calm throughout the

administration of the study.

Plagiarism – In respect to the previous studies, the researcher made certain

that proper and correct citations are used in the study and review of related literature

and is acknowledged in the references.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

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This section presents the analysis and interpretation of the study on the level

of political awareness of students following the qualitative and quantitative

methodology. The content of this chapter is the responses of the respondents gathered

through survey method. Through interviews, respondents were able to unconsciously

cover the set of questions.

Table 1.1

The Level of Awareness of the Respondents with Respect to their Political Interest.

Political Interest WX VI
1. My interest in politics influences my involvement in
3.75 Often
community issues and decision-making processes.
2. I am motivated to effectively engage in the political
4.50 Often
process and remain educated in political awareness.
GWX 4.13 Often

Note. Table 1.1 Illustrates the data gathered from the four participants regarding their

involvement in community issues and decision-making processes was analyzed per

section. The participants were asked to rate their agreement with the statement “I

involved myself in different community issues and decision-making processes.” The

average rating received was 3.75, which was verbally interpreted as “often.”

Furthermore, the participants were asked to rate their motivation to effectively engage

in the political process and remain educated in political awareness. The average rating

for this statement was 4.5, which was verbally interpreted as “often.”

In simple terms, the participants’ responses, which are verbally interpreted as

“often” and “sometimes,” indicate that they are actively involved in community issues

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and decision-making. They are also motivated to engage in politics and stay informed.

They have a strong interest in political matters and are eager to participate in political

activities.

Table 1.2

The Level of Awareness of the Respondents with Respect to their Political

Participation.

Political Participation WX VI
1. I understand and participate in the political processes. 3.50 Sometimes

2. I actively participate in political activities within our

community, such as attending public meetings, joining
3.50 Sometimes
advocacy groups, or volunteering for local political
campaigns.
GWX 3.50 Sometimes

Note. Table 1.2 presents the data and indicates the level of awareness of the

respondents with respect to their political participation. The table provides

information on two specific aspects of political participation: understanding and

participation in political processes, and active participation in community political

activities. The first statement, “I understand and participate in the political processes,”

received a weighted mean of 3.50. This indicates that, on average, the respondents

have a moderate level of understanding and participation in political processes. The

verbal interpretation for this weighted mean is “sometimes,” suggesting that the

respondents have some level of awareness and engagement in political matters, but it

may not be consistent or extensive.

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On the other hand, the second statement, “I actively participate in political

activities within our community,” also received a weighted mean of 3.50. This

suggests that, on average, the respondents sometimes engage in political activities

such as attending public meetings, joining advocacy groups, or volunteering for local

political campaigns. The verbal interpretation for this weighted mean is also

“sometimes,” indicating that the respondents’ active participation in community

political activities is not frequent or consistent.

Additionally, the general weighted mean (GWX) for the data in Table 1.2 is

also 3.50, with a verbal interpretation of “sometimes.” This represents the overall

level of political participation awareness among the respondents.

The table provides an overview of the respondents’ level of awareness and

participation in political processes, but it does not provide detailed information about

the factors influencing their awareness or the reasons behind their occasional

participation.

Table 1.3

The Level of Awareness of the Respondents with Respect to their Political

Participation.

Political Knowledge WX VI
1. My political understanding informs my voting and
5 Always
civic engagement decisions.
2. I comprehend that my political knowledge
encourages my engagement in discussions, activism, 5 Always
and voting, fostering an informed citizenry.
GWX 5 Always

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Note. Table 1.3 indicates from the data gathered that the respondents have a high level

of awareness with respect to their political knowledge. Both statements, “My political

understanding informs my voting and civic engagement decisions” and “I

comprehend that my political knowledge encourages my engagement in discussions,

activism, and voting, fostering an informed citizenry,” received a weighted mean of 5,

indicating that the respondents strongly agree with these statements and perceive their

political knowledge as consistently guiding their actions.

The verbal interpretation of "always" further emphasizes the respondents'

belief that their political understanding consistently influences their voting decisions,

civic engagement, discussions, activism, and overall contribution to an informed

citizenry. This suggests that the respondents have a strong understanding of the

importance of political knowledge in shaping their political behavior and the broader

impact it has on society.

The general weighted mean of 5 for the data indicates that the overall level of

awareness among the respondents regarding their political knowledge is consistently

high. This suggests that the respondents are actively engaged in understanding

political issues, making informed decisions, and participating in various political

activities.

The data aligns with the notion that a well-informed citizenry is crucial for a

functioning democracy. When individuals have a strong understanding of political

issues, they are more likely to actively participate in discussions, engage in activism,

and make informed voting decisions. This level of awareness contributes to a more

informed and engaged society, fostering democratic values and effective governance.

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2. How do you define political awareness?

Based on the interview conducted by the researchers, they found out that

understanding politics is the foundation of people's active engagement in democracy,

productive voting, and is no longer the only element of democratic life. It helps one

spread awareness about social justice, the rights of humans, and environmental

sustainability and comprehend the changes it fosters in a society. Knowing political

matters is crucial if one wants to remain informed about policies that embrace one’s

own values and should try to understand international relations and global issues.

Staying politically informed means understanding and making decisions, which is a

fundamental part of democratization as a whole. The knowledge of individual liberty

is one of the things that makes people understand their responsibilities and rights,

thereby helping them to effectively participate in civic affairs and support democracy.

3. What do you think is the importance of political awareness?

Based on the interview conducted by the researchers, they found out that

political awareness is crucial for understanding government politics and current

issues, including knowledge of leaders and policies. It informs decisions, enables

advocacy for change, and aids in understanding global politics. Entering politics

without prior knowledge is challenging, and decisions have significant community

impacts, making political awareness essential for anyone involved in political

processes.

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CONCLUSIONS

The study reveals that the participants have a consistently high level of

awareness and engagement in political matters. They actively understand political

issues, make informed decisions, and participate in various political activities. This

supports the notion that a well-informed citizenry is vital for a functioning

democracy. When individuals have a strong understanding of politics, they are more

likely to engage in discussions, activism, and make informed voting decisions.

Understanding politics serves as the foundation for active participation in democracy,

productive voting, and spreading awareness about social justice, human rights, and

environmental sustainability. Political knowledge enables individuals to stay informed

about policies aligned with their values, understand global issues, and contribute

effectively to civic affairs. Political awareness is crucial for understanding

government politics, current issues, and making informed decisions. Overall, the

study emphasizes the significance of political awareness and knowledge in fostering

active citizenship, informed decision-making, and democratic values.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the findings of the study, the researchers have formulated the

following recommendation: In order to address the issue of students having

knowledge and interest in politics but lacking proper participation, it is suggested that

schools implement programs that encourage active engagement and meaningful

discussions on politics. These programs should aim to create a platform where

students can listen, learn, and enjoy participating in political discussions. By

incorporating such programs into the school curriculum, students can develop a

deeper understanding of politics and its relevance to our society. Additionally, these

programs can foster a sense of responsibility among students to share their knowledge

and insights about politics with their peers. By doing so, students can collectively

contribute to a more informed and politically engaged student body.

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APPENDIX

Open Coding Axial Coding Selective Coding

Question:

1. How do you define Political Awareness

political awareness?
Understanding Issues in
Responses: Understanding
Society
Participant A: government,
Informed Decision-making
“In my perspective, political politics, and
awareness pertains to the Political Knowledge
understanding government, current issues
politics in society, and International Knowledge
current issues. It involves
knowing leaders, policies, Relations Knowledge of
and citizen rights. Being
politically aware informs leaders, policies,
decisions and enables
advocating for change. It and citizen rights
also helps understand
global politics and -Awareness of
international relations.”
global politics and
Participant B:
international
“To define political
awareness by testing or relations
entering the world of Difficulty Entering Politics
politics to find out how it is,
is it difficult or easy? But in Testing or entering
politics, it is not easy, so it Impact on Community
is important that you have a the world of
little knowledge or
awareness of it before you Expensive Decision politics to gain
enter because you don’t
know if that’s too much and knowledge and
the decision is not right.
Because in politics, every experience
decision you make is
expensive because its

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impact is not only on you
but on the whole
community.”

Participant C: Understanding

“Political awareness is the Political Issues political issues,

understanding and
knowledge of political events, processes,
issues, events, processes, Political Process
and systems within a society and systems
or country.”
Political events
Participant D:

2. What do you think is the

Active
importance of political
awareness? participation in
Responses:
democracy
Participant A:
Informed voting
“In my opinion, political
Holding elected
awareness is significant for
active participation in
officials
democracy, informed voting,
Social Justice
and holding elected officials
accountable
accountable. It also enables
advocacy for social justice,
Human Rights Advocacy for
human rights, and
environmental
social justice,
sustainability. Staying
Environmental
informed about political
human rights, and
matters helps individuals
understand government's
Sustainability environmental
impact on society and
advocate for policies that
sustainability
reflect their values.
Advocate Policy
International relations and
Understanding
global issues are also
important aspects of
Values government’s
political awareness.”
impact on society
Participant B:
Advocating for
“The importance of political
awareness is to know what
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is right and wrong so that Decision-making policies reflecting
when you enter politics, you
know how to make decisions personal values
and how to handle problems
because this is an important

decision, and many will be Problem-solving

affected by a wrong
decision. But if someone Making informed
knows you’re in politics and Events
you know what to do when decisions and
there are problems or
events, the same with the Trouble problem-solving
activities of a politician, you
can help a lot in your effectively
community, and if you don’t
know anything, you won’t be Contributing to
the one who will be in
trouble and you might be the community and
kicked out of the world of
politics.” avoiding potential

troubles
Participant C: Civic Affairs
Participating in
“Political awareness is Participation
essential because it enables civic affairs
people to participate in civic Responsible Politician
affairs, make educated Making educated
decisions, hold elected Democracy
officials responsible, and decisions
support democracy. It Political system
contributes to ensuring that Supporting
people are aware of their Rights and Obligations
rights and obligations democracy
within a political system.”

Participant D:

“I think political awareness

refers to our consciousness
of the different processes Consciousness in Politics
and events in our society,
especially concerning the Concerned Government
government. This involves
knowing our rights and Role of Government
responsibilities as citizens,
the duties of our elected

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officials, and most
importantly, the role of
government in fostering a
just and progressive
society.”

Survey Questionnaire

LEVEL OF POLITICAL AWARENESS OF GRADE 12 HUMSS STUDENTS

AT PILILLA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Name (optional):_________________________

QUESTIONNAIRE
This questionnaire aims to gather information about your level of
political awareness All the data that you will be provided with will remain
confidential. The results will only have meaning if you are honest and respond
as accurately as possible.

Direction: Please rate the following statements using the Likert Scale:
Numerical Verbal
Rating Interpretation
5 Always
4 Often
3 Sometimes
2 Rarely
1 Never
A. Political Interest 5 4 3 2 1
1. My interest in politics influences my involvement in
community issues and decision-making processes.
2. I am motivated to effectively engage in the political
process and remain educated in political awareness.

B. Political Participation 5 4 3 1 1
1. I understand and participate in the political processes.
2. I actively participate in political activities within our
community, such as attending public meetings, Joining
advocacy groups, or volunteering for local political
campaigns
C. Political Knowledge 5 4 3 2 1
1. My political understanding informs my voting and
civic engagement decisions.

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2. I comprehend that my political knowledge
encourages my engagement in discussions, activism,
and voting, fostering an informed citizenry.

THE PROPONENTS

Name of Member 1: Arrianne May Rellama

Address: Pililla, Rizal
Email and Contact Number: [email protected]
09651055089
Main Task: Editor/Researcher

Name of Member 2: Maricris Malano

Address:
Email and Contact Number:
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Name of Member 4:
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Name of Member 7:
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