G10 People Power Revolution Book Talk

People Power Revolution

BOOK TALK SESSION

SocSci

Grade 10

SESSION 7

UNIT 2

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the book Basagan ng Trip?

• Jose Rizal

• Leloy Claudio

• Bob Ong

Lisandro “Leloy” Claudio

is a historian who studies Philippine politics and history. Unlike traditional history books, his writing is conversational and direct—he isn’t afraid to challenge popular but misleading beliefs about our past and present.

Multiple Select

What does Basagan ng Trip mean?

• Ruining someone’s fun

• Breaking misconceptions

• Arguing about politics

Basagan ng Trip

When we say ‘basag ang trip’, we usually mean someone ruined our fun. But in this book, Claudio ‘breaks’ or challenges ideas that many Filipinos believe without question—especially about politics, leadership, and democracy.

Multiple Choice

What’s one topic tackled in Basagan ng Trip?

• The rise of K-pop in the Philippines

• The truth about EDSA People Power

• The best street foods in Manila

One of the biggest ‘trips’ Claudio challenges is how we remember EDSA. Did it really change the Philippines? Or have we failed to live up to its ideals?

Basagan ng Trip

ANALYZING THE BOOK

SocSci

Grade 10

SESSION 7

UNIT 2

Did EDSA have a point?

Part 6: Present-ing the Past or Publicizing my historian’s task

SocSci

Grade 10

SESSION 7

UNIT 2

"Citizen participation in public governance was not possible under Marcos; politics was run exclusively by Marcos cronies and the military. Now people at the margins of society can push the state to facilitate change, and institutions are susceptible to public pressure. Criticize Cory Aquino and other post-EDSA presidents all you want, but all of them—even Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo—at least listened to civil society at one point during their presidencies… Before we start waxing nostalgic over Marcos years, therefore, we should take a good hard look at the benefits of liberty. Liberty is not an abstract concept; it is the precondition for active citizenship and vibrant public life. The People Power revolution, without a doubt, facilitated a partial return to liberty." (Claudio, 2016)

Focus Passage

• What does the passage suggest about the role of ordinary citizens in governance after EDSA compared to during the Marcos regime?

• What are examples of how public pressure has influenced government decisions in the post-EDSA era? Do you think this power is still strong today?

• The passage warns against "waxing nostalgic" for the Marcos years. Why do you think some people today still look back at that time fondly? What does this tell us about how history is remembered and taught?

• Claudio describes liberty as a "precondition for active citizenship." Based on current events, do you think Filipinos today are using their liberty to engage in political and civic life? Why or why not?

• The passage calls EDSA a "partial return to liberty." In your opinion, what must still be done to achieve the full democratic ideals of People Power?

Guide Questions

The mythology of people power is alive and well

Part 6: Present-ing the Past or Publicizing my historian’s task

SocSci

Grade 10

SESSION 7

UNIT 2

"People Power was never about the heroes of the myth; it has always been about the people. Which is why we call it People Power... By the very nature, People Power transcends any hero-centric mythology. The greatest legacy of the revolution is not the fact that it installed a new government with a heroic president at the helm. Rather, it is in the sense of popular empowerment that it instilled within our people. Since the revolution and the collapse of the dictatorship, the number of grassroots NGOs and People's Organization in the Philippines has grown exponentially."(Claudio, 2016)

Focus Passage

• The passage says People Power is "not about heroes" but about the people. What do you think this means?

• Why do you think some people still focus on individual leaders rather than the role of ordinary people in EDSA?

• The passage mentions that many NGOs and People’s Organizations were created after EDSA. Why do you think more people got involved in helping their communities after the revolution?

• In today’s society, do you think people still feel empowered to create change? Why or why not?

• If People Power is about ordinary people taking action, how can you, as a student, contribute to positive change in your own community?

Guide Questions

EDSA Honor Pledge

PADLET ACTIVITY (via Schoology)

SocSci

Grade 10

SESSION 7

UNIT 2

Part 1: Reflect on the following questions

• What lesson from EDSA resonates with you the most?

• What concrete action can you take to uphold democracy, truth, and justice in today's society?

• How will you hold yourself accountable for this commitment?

Part 2: Compose your honor pledge

• Consider starting your pledge: “I honor the legacy of EDSA by…”

• Personal reflection on the importance of People Power;

• Concrete action step (e.g., fighting disinformation, voting responsibly, engaging in civic discussions);

• Closing statement on how the Ss will stay committed to their concrete action step.

Instructions