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Politics is defined as a social institution where power is acquired and exercised by people and groups (Kendall, 1998).

The political self organizes self-relevant information about politics, which includes knowledge about the constitution, government, and governance.

Political identity pertains to how individuals define themselves concerning political concepts, groups, and systems, influencing political attitudes, voting choices, and participation in political activities.

Political self and identity are intertwined; political identity constructs a core component of political self through formation, expression, and influence.

Family: The family’s power structure impacts individual political thoughts and actions.
School: Education provides ethical, religious, and governmental knowledge necessary for citizenship, akin to familial influence through organized structures.
Church: Religious beliefs inform ideas about citizenship and governance.
Peers: Interactions shape values like equal rights within groups.
Mass Media: A primary political information source influencing thoughts and moral values.

Individuals learn through observation and imitation, essential in political socialization, which shapes political knowledge over a lifetime.

This theory emphasizes that mental activities determine behavior, influencing political attitudes and choices.

Behavior is shaped by communication, meaning, and symbols, which are critical for understanding political participation.

Pakikipagkapwa-tao: Shared identity and consciousness of others, promoting dignity.
Family Orientation: The family as the fundamental unit in Filipino life.
Joy and Humor: Filipinos’ ability to maintain optimism through humor.
Flexibility and Creativity: Adapting to situations, guided by personal timing.
Faith and Religiosity: Strong spiritual beliefs manifest in various practices.

Balikatan: Collective burden-sharing in difficulties.
Bayanihan: Teamwork to achieve common goals.
Pakikisama: Group conformity to maintain unity.
Smooth Interpersonal Relationships: Emphasizing good relationships with diplomacy.

Digital Self: Represents oneself online, comprised of interactions, data, and content shared digitally.
Online Identity: Encompasses usernames, profiles, and shared information.
Digital Footprint: The trail of data entity leaves on the internet.
Social Media Presence: The portrayal of oneself on platforms like Facebook, Instagram.
Online Communication: Includes emails, texts, and other forms of digital interaction.
Data and Privacy: Protection of personal information against misuse.
Online Reputation: Impression based on online activities.

Involves efforts to shape perceptions of oneself online through profiles, posts, and interactions, integrating strategies to control information for specific objectives.

Includes identity exploration, community formation, and representation, while facing risks like harassment and misinformation.

Transforms communication, democratizes information, drives growth, enhances education, and facilitates participation in societal matters, underpinning online identities and reputations.

Online interactions offer benefits like social connection and identity exploration but also present risks such as cyberbullying and misinformation, necessitating mindful engagement.

Republic Act 10173 aims to safeguard privacy while ensuring free information flow. It establishes the importance of securing personal information within public and private sectors.