Sate issues in the Philppines

Political Dynasty

Families hold political power for generations, limiting fair elections.

Thin Political Dynasty

One family occupies the same position in government.

Fat Political Dynasty

Multiple family members hold different positions in the government.

Graft

Misuse of public funds

Corruption

Abuse of power

Territorial Dispute

Conflicts over territories, such as the West Philippine Sea.

Reasons for Territorial Claims

Include materialistic factors like population expansion, access to natural resources, and strategic value, along with symbolic factors like culture and history.

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Extends 200 nautical miles from a country’s coast, granting jurisdiction over living and non-living resources.

West Philippine Sea

Part of the South China Sea within the Philippines EEZ.

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

Defines territorial waters, EEZs, and maritime sovereignty.

Nine-Dash Line

China's claim in the South China Sea based on historical maps, overlapping with other countries' EEZs.

UNCLOS Rules on Maritime Features

Islands receive a 12-nautical mile territorial sea and a 200-nautical mile EEZ.

Unemployment

Lack of job opportunities; defined as actively looking for work but unable to find a job.

Labor Force

Individuals 15 years old and above who are either employed or unemployed.

Unemployed

Job-seeking individuals (15-65 years old) capable of working but jobless.

Underemployment

Workers with jobs that do not match their skills or are working fewer hours than desired.

Poverty

Widespread economic hardship due to inequality and lack of resources.