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Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES
University Town, Northern Samar
Web: http//uep.edu.ph; Email: uepnsofficial@gmail.com
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Syllabus in PA 322
(Public Policy and Program Administration)
2nd Semester, SY 2022-2023
UEP’s Vision: Academically competitive, research and development- focused, public
service-driven, and economically sustainable state higher education institution.
UEP’s Mission: To offer academic program and services that will effectively transform
individuals into productive citizens of the country and accelerate the development of
high-level professionals who will provide leadership in meeting the demands of
sustainable development and challenges of a diverse and globalized society.
UEP QUALITY POLICY
The University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) commits to be academically competitive,
research and extension-focused, and economically-sustainable public higher education
institution.
Specifically, UEP shall:
Uphold the values relevance, integrity, productivity and excellence in service delivery;
Endeavor to continually improve the quality management system;
Provide quality services through participatory governance and compliance to legal and
other prescribed requirements.
Institutional Graduate Outcomes: Graduate of the University of Eastern Philippines
should:
1. Exhibit proficiency in their chosen field of discipline through their involvement in
various types of employment;
2. Utilize research methodologies that will allow them to generate new knowledge
and address problems and issues and promote development;
3. Values Philippine historical and cultural heritage;
4. Demonstrate global awareness through responsible global citizenship;
5. Clearly communicate in several modes of delivery (oral, written, and visual) in
English and Filipino; and
6. Manifest high degree of professionalism through observation of ethical and
professional behavior.

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Course Title:
Pol. Sci. 211
Course Credits:
3
Contact Hours/Week:
3 hours/ week Lecture
Course Description: Introduction to Philippine Politics and Governance
College Goals
1. To promote the mental and physical well-being of the learners
through the liberal disciplines.
2. To foster awareness of the ethical and social significance of, as well as
responsibility in the use of interpersonal communication and mass
media
3. To give the learners a strong sense of fulfillment and concern for the
development of their community and country through:
a. The understanding and promotion of harmonious relations with
their own selves, with others, and the world;
b. The acquisition of the ability to think logically and critically and
communicate effectively;
c. The appreciation of their role as productive citizens, agents of
change, guardians of cultural heritage and protectors of the
ecosystem
d. The development of a spirit of reliance, national consciousness
and sense of service to the humanity.
Program Outcomes
 Develop a critical understanding of development and apply social science
concepts and theories, to the analysis of social issues – to be able to articulate
and discuss the latest developments in the field and develop a communication
program plan;
 Demonstrate program management and leadership skills by working effectively
and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and by allowing
the public to understand and respond to their world;
 Know, act, and practice the rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the
profession in recognition of the professional, social, and ethical standards of
social science
 Develop an ability to participate in the generation, production, sharing, and
utilization of new knowledge by designing and accessing information needs,
assessing and organizing information and knowledge, designing and executing
social development communication researches and projects, aligned to local and
national development agenda or goals, guided by appropriate approaches and
methods.

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Prerequisite: Pol. Sci. 121 (Fundamentals of Political Science)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
Knowledge
1. Define basic concepts in politics and governance
2. Discuss the developments in politics and governance
Skills
1. Discuss the issues in politics and governance in relation to contemporary government set up
Values
1. Demonstrate and act responsibly on politics and governance principles as an ideal citizen.
Number of Hours: 3 hours every week (3 hrs. Lecture) for 18 weeks or 108 hours in a semester
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME
Weeks COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER
1  Introduction with UEP Mission, Vision, Goals
 Syllabus: Course requirement, grading system, classroom policies
 Overview of the course
2 Public Policy
 What is public policy?

3
Importance of Public Policy
1. Why is it important?
4  Types of public policy
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Program
1.Concept and definition
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Program Evaluation
1. The importance of doing evaluation
2. The differences between monitoring and conducting proper impact evaluation
3. Methods
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Related to policy analysis are program evaluation (the past), program monitoring (the present), and forecasting (the future).
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FINAL EXAMINATION
LEARNING PLAN
Program
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes Course Content/Topic
Teaching and Learning
activities/
Instructional
Delivery/Method
Performance
Standard
Assessment
Tasks
Resources
Time
Allotment
Develop a
critical
understanding
of development
and apply social
NA Course introduction with UEP Mission,
Vision, Goals
 Syllabus: Course requirement,
grading system, classroom
policies
Lecture/Discussion
NA NA Laptop
Syllabus
3 hrs.
Define politics and
other key concepts of
political science;
discuss the related
fields of political
science;
discuss the
development of
Politics and Related Fields of Interest in
Political Science
 Concept of Politics
Fields of Political Science
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Introduced Recitation
Homework/
Assignment
Quiz
Laptop/
Internet
Connection
Lecture notes
Books
Internet/Web
sources
3 hrs

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science
concepts and
theories, to the
analysis of
social issues –
to be able to
articulate and
discuss the
latest
developments
in the field of
social sciences
politics; and explain
the value of politics.
Identify the basic
tenets of major
political ideologies;
differentiate political
ideologies; identify
the relationship
between political
ideologies and
configurations of
political
communities;
enumerate ideas that
have a direct impact
on a political
community; and
explain how political
ideologies effect the
social and political
life of Filipinos
Classical to Modern Political Ideologies
 Political Spectrum
 Political Ideologies
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Participatory Discussion
Introduced
Practiced
Demonstrated
Recitation
Quiz
Long Exam
Laptop/
Internet
Connection
Lecture notes
Books
Internet/Web
sources
3 hrs.
Define power;
identify the nature,
types, and
consequences of
power; discuss the
nature, dimensions,
types, and
consequences of
power; and explain
how power is
exercised in different
situations.
Nature, Forms, and Consequences of
Power
 Concepts of Power
 Classification of Power
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Video Presentation
Participatory Discussion
Introduced
Practiced
Demonstrated
Recitation
Quiz
Homework/
Assignment
Long Exam
Laptop/
Internet
Connection
Lecture notes
Books
Internet/Web
sources
3 hrs.

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Demonstrate
program
management
and leadership
skills by
working
effectively and
independently
in multi-
disciplinary and
multi-cultural
teams and by
allowing the
public to
understand and
respond to
their world
Define nation and
state; differentiate
nation form state;
explain how nation-
state was created;
define globalization;
and explain how
globalization
influences nation-
state.
State and Nation in the age of
Globalization
 Concepts of Nation and State
Challenges of Globalization to
Nation-States
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Video Presentation
Participatory Discussion
Introduced
Practiced
Demonstrated
Recitation
Quiz
Homework/
Assignment
Long Exam
Laptop/
Internet
Connection
Lecture notes
Books
Internet/Web
sources
3 hrs.
Define political
culture; identify the
types of political
culture; and discuss
the Characteristics of
Filipino political
culture
Political Culture
 Concepts of Political Culture
 Types of Political Culture
 Characteristics of Philippine
Political Culture
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Video Presentation
Participatory Discussion
Demonstration
Introduced
Practiced
Demonstrated
Recitation
Quiz
Homework/
Assignment
Long Exam
Laptop/
Internet
Connection
Lecture notes
Books
Internet/Web
sources
3 hrs.
Develop an
ability to
participate in
the generation,
production,
sharing, and
Discuss the concept
of the constitution
and the development
of Constitutions in
the Philippines.
Development of Philippine
Constitutions
 The Biak-na-Bato and the 1899
Malolos Constitution
 Acts of the United States and
the 1935 Constitution
 The 1943 Constitution
 The 1973 Constitution
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Video Presentation
Participatory Discussion
Introduced
Demonstrated
Recitation
Quiz
Homework/
Assignment
Long Exam
Laptop/
Internet Connection
Lecture notes
Books
Internet/Web
sources
3 hrs.

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utilization of
new knowledge
by designing
and accessing
information
needs,
assessing and
organizing
information
and knowledge,
designing and
executing social
development
communication
researches and
projects,
aligned to local
and national
development
agenda or
goals, guided
by appropriate
approaches and
methods.
 The Provisional (Freedom)
Constitution and the 1987
Constitution
Discuss the necessity
of the inherent
powers to the
government and
distinguish the three
inherent powers of
Philippines.
The Inherent Powers of the State
 Police Power
 Power of Eminent Domain
 Power of Taxation
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Video Presentation
Participatory Discussion
Introduced
Demonstrated
Recitation
Quiz
Homework/
Assignment
Long Exam
Laptop/
Internet
Connection
Lecture notes
Books
Internet/Web
sources
3 hrs.
Discuss the concept
of the bill of rights
and constitutional
rights and privileges
guaranteed to
citizens.
Constitution of Liberty
 Rights and Freedoms
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Participatory Discussion
Introduced
Practiced
Demonstrated
Recitation
Quiz
Homework/
Assignment
Long Exam
Laptop/
Internet
Connection
Lecture notes
Books
6 hrs.
Describe politics and
governance from the
pre-colonial period to
the First Republic
Politics and Governance from Pre-
Spanish Period to First Republic
 Filipino Unhispanized Societies
 Politics and Governance During
the Spanish Period
 The Katipunan and the
Governments of Aguinaldo
 The First Republic
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Participatory Discussion
3 hours
Describe politics and
governance during
the American and
Japanese
Politics and Governance from American
Occupation to the Second Republic
 The American Occupation
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Video Presentation
Participatory Discussion
3 hours

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occupations and
discuss the
development of
Philippine
Governments in the
Second Republic.
 The Commonwealth
Government
 Japanese Military Government
and the second Republic
Describe politics and
governance from the
pre-colonial period to
the present and
discuss the
development of
Philippine
Governments in the
Third Republic.
Politics and Governance in the Third
Republic
 Politics and Governance in the
Third Republic
 Martial Law Years
 The Aquino Revolutionary
Government and the
Constitutional Government
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Video Presentation
Participatory Discussion
6 hrs
Know, act, and
practice the
rights,
responsibilities,
and
accountabilities
of the
profession in
recognition of
the
professional,
social, and
ethical
standards of
social science
and
communication
Define and explain
governance;
differentiate
governance from
public administration
and government;
and discuss the
concept of good
governance
Governance
 Concepts of Governance
 Governance Distinguished from
Administration
 Governance Distinguished from
Governance
 Concept of Good Governance
 UNESCAP 8 Characteristics of
Good Governance
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Participatory Discussion
3 hrs

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Explain the concept
of e- governance and
discuss the concept
of governance by
best practices
E-Governance and Governance by Best
Practices
 Concept of E-Governance
 Governance by Best Practices
 Naga City’s Hallmark
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Participatory Discussion
Research work
Introduced
Practiced
Demonstrated
Recitation
Quiz
Homework/
Assignment
Long Exam
Laptop
Connection
Lecture notes
Books
Internet/Web
sources
3 hrs.
References A. Book
 Ayson, Flrentino G. and Reyes, Dolores. Fundamentals of Political Science. 2nd ed. Mandaluyong City: National Book Store, 2000
 Bernas, Joaquin. The 1987 Philippine Constitution: A Comprehensive Reviewer. Manila: Rex Book Store, 2011
 Corpuz, Ronald. Politics and Governance with 1987 Philippine Constitution. Manila, 2015
 Dannug, Roman. Politics and Governance. Quezon City: CE & E Publishing, 2015
 De Leon and De Leon Jr. Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. Manila: Rex Store, 2014
 Khan, Haroon A. Globalization and the Challenges of Public Administration. Springer International Publishing: Switzerland, 2018
 Mendoza,D. and Melegrito, M. L. Politics Without Borders: Philippine Politics and Governance. Q.C: Phoenix, 2015
 Nachura, Antonio. Outline Reviewer in Political law. Quezon City: VJ Graphics Arts, 2000
 Pawilen, R. A. and Pawilen R. M. Philippine Politics and Governance. Manila:
Rex Book Store, 2017
 Rodee, Carlton Clymer, et. Al. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company,
1983
B. Periodicals/Journals
 Foucault, Michel. “The Subject and Power” In Critical Inquiry, Vol. 8, No. 4 (Summer, 1982):
777-795.
C. Website
 www. Undp.org/publicservice Roman Mars, et. al. (Producer and Host). (2015, July 28). 99% Invisible [Audio Podcast].
 https://soundcloud.com/roman-mars/99-invisible-174-from-the-seafreedom/downloa
D. Culminating Activities
Required Readings and Other Materials
 ONLINE Notes and Links
 Hand-outs
 Politics and Governance textbooks and Political Science books

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Suggested Readings

Website/Videos/Film Clips

Class materials
 Online notes and Lecture
 TV/Laptop
 Modules/ Handouts
 Textbooks /Journal references
 Internet connections
Course Requirements
 Conduct of Lectures
 Presentation of videos
 Participation in classroom discussion
 Submission of assignments/requirements
 Passing all the examinations given.
 Submission of compiled outputs
Classroom Policies
a. This class adheres to and adopts the applicable curricular, co-curricular, gender and protection policies issued by the university
as well as those issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It also promotes the universally accepted norms on
academic freedom, critical thinking and relevant higher education.
b. Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than 20% of the total number of
meetings. Students incurring more than 20% of unexcused absences automatically gets a failing grade regardless of class
standing.
c. Submission of learning task and other assigned works or projects are due at the beginning of the class periods of the specified
dates. Late submissions will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
d. Written examination: All examinations are to be taken only on the dates announced/ specified. No special quizzes and
examinations will be given except for meritorious cases.
e. Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes:
-All of us have been instructed/informed on the dress and grooming codes of the college.
-NO PLAGIARIZING on written work and NO CHEATING on the exams. If a student is caught cheating on the exam, he/she will
be
given a mark of zero in the exam
f. The students are expected to have read the lessons before coming to class
Grading System Professor: EDUARDO L. OCAÑA, JR., DPA Consultation Hours:

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100% - Lecture/ Discussion
Passing Percentage: 60%
30% - Midterm Examination
30% - Final Examination
20% - Quizzes/ Activity
15% - Participation/ Recitation
5% - attendance
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100% - TOTAL
Email Address: dads.ocana@gmail.com
1:00 – 5:00 (FRIDAY & Wednesday) @ CAC
Contact Number: 09952591936
RUBRICS
PERFORMANCE LECTURE ACTIVITY CLASS INTERACTIVITY
Exemplary Able to excel in lectures with high exam ratings.
Student is equipped with higher order thinking skills.
Able to excel in oral tests and cooperative
learning
Proficient Able to achieve average course comprehensions.
Regularly pass term examinations.
Able to participate actively in oral discussions.
Developing Able to obtain below average ratings. Occasionally
pass term examinations.
Able to occasionally cooperate with class
activity.
Beginning Able to record class lectures. Rarely pass term
examinations.
Limited class participation.
PREPARED BY:
EDUARDO L. OCAŇA, JR., DPA
FACULTY
CHECKED BY:
REX T. PAPEL, MAT
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
APPROVED BY:
MA. ALFE G. BANAWIS, DALL
DEAN
Date: Date: Date: