Cultural, social, and political changes in the Philippines from the Pre-Spanish era to present were significant. Culturally, there was a decline in animistic and polytheistic beliefs as Christianity and Islam spread. Technological advancements in areas like social media also influenced culture. Socially, transportation and utilities improved while the encomienda system was abolished. Politically, tribal structures declined while democratic systems and regional governments were introduced, along with the rise of political dynasties.

1. Cultural, Social and
Political Change in the
Philippines
Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

2. INTRODUCTORY QUESTION:
 How will you differentiate the changes that the Philippines
have gone through in the aspects of society, culture and
politics from the Pre-Spanish era until the present?
 Cite examples of these differences
 Are these changes useful in the present or not? Why?

3. CULTURAL CHANGES IN THE
PHILIPPINES
 Decline in animistic and polytheistic beliefs
 Conversion to Christianity (and Islam)
 Technological advancements (e.g. social media platforms,
social communication, etc.)
 Fashion
 Inter-racial marriages

4. SOCIAL CHANGES IN THE
PHILIPPINES
 Transportation and Utility system
 Socio-economical status
 Use of informal languages (e.g. slangs and colloquials)
 Youth volunteerism
 Abolishment of encomienda system

5. POLITICAL CHANGES IN THE
PHILIPPINES
 Severely decline in tribal or chieftain political structure
 Introduction to democratic and presidential system
 Introduction to regional (provincial government)
 Barangay system
 Political Dynasty

6. HOMEWORK:
 Research at least 3 cultural, social and political changes
that occurred within the Spanish Period until the present
times
 Identify its significance to our lives