STATE AND NON-STATE INSTITUTIONS

State

community formed by people and exercising permanent power within a specified territory

State

has sovereignty, its government makes and enforces its own laws without approval from other authorities

State Institutions

organized political bodies implementing laws as guide for conduct

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

helps the government maintain peace and order throughout its territory

Philippine National Police (PNP)

helps the government maintain peace and order throughout its territory

Local Government Units (LGU)

created to cater the needs of local barangays or communities

Department of Education (DepEd)

ensures the quality of education based on the needs and norms of society

Non-State Institutions

organizations outside the control of the state

Banks

helps us keep our money, avail different kinds of loan, and exchange currencies

Corporation

owned by a group of people but has a separate legal identity

Trade Unions

labor unions; look after the wellbeing of workers and protect labor force

Cooperatives

made up of people with common interest who agreed to work together for easy, safe, and affordable access to commodities, loans, and other services

Development Agencies

promote progress by engaging in projects, policy-making, and dialogue

Civil Organizations

include academic institutions, research teams, mass media, religious organizations, and people’s organizations; provide facts about the life’s various realities to influence policymaking

Transnational Advocacy Groups

influence the government to take action on matters commonly neglected