1. Barriers and Bridges to a Democratic Culture

2. Introduction
 There are several forms of government. Each state uses
one form of government. Philippines is known to be a
democratic country. It is govern by a president and
several officials. In a democratic government, the
people of the state has freedom and rights to express
their desire. But this rule has been disregarded in the
Philippines. There are several problems that must be
solve by the state and its people for the improvement
of their government.

3. Three Vital Question About the
Topic
 1. Do you think if public authorities uses native
language in discussions, announcements, etc., this will
improve the Philippine government ?
 2.If salaries of NGO and PO are increased, do you
think corruption will be dissolve ??
 3. How patrimonialism affects the Philippine
government ?

4. Key points/Message of the Topic
 Every states experiences problems. Corruption is natural in
a government, but it can be avoided. Every problem has its
solution.
 In order the Philippines to be better, Filipino people must
know how democracy really works. This will help to lessen
the country’s problem. Citizens of the country must be
responsible and enthusiastic. Struggling against poverty is
difficult but yet possible. This is one of the problems that
Philippines experiences. Government officials and the
public must help each other to solve this dilemma. Filipino
people must have equality in society. They must give value
and respect on other’s idea.
 Filipino must know the problem, and aim to solve it!

5. Various Social Problems/Challenges
and Possible Solutions
 Poverty
 Be equal and know how to share.
 Corruption
 It might help, if the salaries of NGOs and Pos are increased.
 Be contented.
 Patrimonialism
 Be a researcher and discover new and better leader for the future.
 Have your criteria in selecting government officials.
 Don’t base one’s performance from their ancestors, they’re different !
 Be realistic.
 Personalism
 Know the “Majority wins” rule and apply it in your life.

6. Lessons Learned
 Philippine government can have a good administration
if politician and citizens work together.
 All nations experience problems, because it is natural.
This is the similarity that all nations from first world
up to third world countries experiences. The difference
is, how they deal with it and how do they resolve it.
 They must have knowledge about their government, so
that they would know what is right from wrong, and
what should not and what should done according to
their law. This may also help them to be useful in their
country.

7. Summary of Discussion
 Struggle against poverty, strengthen the
state, envigorate NGOs and POs, give value to
odiscussion and dialogue, develop e discourse on
democracy in the vernacular. These are the
recommendations of Zialcita for the better Philippine
government. Filipino must know the word equality
and sharing. For this will prevent the increasing
number of the Filipinos who are under the poverty
line. Be a researcher and know the rightful people to
be appoint as one of the government officials. Know
how to listen and respect the ideas of other.

8. Conclusion
 I therefore conclude, if the government officials and
the society cooperate with each other , respect each
other, know how to handle situations or problems, this
will lead to a better democratic government.