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The salient point of research is that representation by politicians to the public

good. Not only that, considering why oppositional actors reach very high
degrees of political and moral authority, their psychopolitical origins need to
be examined. Latest studies reverse-engineer the concept of political
illiberalism quantitatively referring to the most recent normative theories in
contemporary political liberalism.

In the case of the Philippines, political illiberalism suggests a value structure


consisting of support for liberal institutions condition on strong political
leadership and political intolerance. They are the two accountable for the
disciplinarian and leader-centric patterns identified lately in previous
research. Using data from the fourth and fifth waves of the Asia Barometer
Survey, Borja evaluates the persistence of these trends and finds that an
important majority of Filipinos want liberal institutions, in the form of rule of
law and representative governance, combined with elements of political
exclusion and strong leadership. Dualism sharply underlines the specificity
and institutional implications of political values within this region for
governance and civil society.

Political awareness in the Philippines is an area of significant interest for


social scientists regarding the development of liberalism and conservatism.
Indeed, according to Cruz (2019), Filipino voters have always tended to put
their political beliefs within a moral framework related to family and religion,
normally conservative ones. However, in a contrasting light, Santos (2020)
posits that this sentiment can also grow steadily in a liberal direction among
the new generation of voters who adopt Western education and relate to
urbanization.

Another crucial aspect of the liberal-conservative debate is that platform on


social media influences political discourse. Reyes (2022) did a study on how
Filipino youth, especially university students, are increasingly becoming
involved in politics and endorsing liberal principles such as free speech and
equality in gender. However, their involvement remains superficial, being
overly driven by trends and celebrities rather than being influenced by truly
understanding ideological bases, Garcia (2021) warns.
The 2022 elections thus marked a watershed moment in the political
consciousness of most voters because they experienced various forms of
campaigning espousing liberal and conservative ideologies. Such sentiments
are expected to carry over into the 2024-2025 academic year as civil society
outfits and educational institutions look to further sensitize citizens to politics
and to encourage them to go to the polls (Martinez, 2023).

According to Flores (2023), educational institutions are a vital development


of political consciousness; after all, political science courses can mold the
thoughts of students regarding political ideologies. Of course, influence
cannot be consistent among everybody due to the difference in experiences.
On the other hand, according to Dela Cruz (2020), family dynamics affect the
development of political consciousness. Most families impose the value of
conservatism, especially those who live in rural areas.

In summary, these studies illustrate how political consciousness in the


Philippines is shaped through dynamic interactions between cultural, familial,
and educational influences. However cautious evidence of liberal
engagement may be seen among younger educated voters; more deeply
entrenched conservative values regarding family, religion, and tradition
dominate the political landscape.

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Cruz, M. (2019). Family Values and Political Ideology: The Influence of


Tradition on Filipino Voting Behavior. Journal of Philippine Political Science,
8(2), 45-59.

Dela Cruz, A. (2020). Rural vs. Urban Political Leanings in the Philippines: A
Comparative Study of Voter Ideologies.

Philippine Journal of Sociology, 12(1), 23-34. Flores, J. (2023). The Role of


Higher Education in Political Awareness: A Study on University Students in
Metro Manila. Philippine Political Studies Review, 15(3), 34-49.
Garcia, R. (2021). The Superficiality of Political Awareness Among Filipino
Youth: Social Media's Role in Voter Education. Southeast Asian Political
Journal, 5(4), 67-79.

Martinez, P. (2023). Political Education and Civil Society: Their Impact on the
2024 Election Preparations. Journal of Philippine Governance, 14(2), 78-93.

Reyes, T. (2022). Social Media Influence on Voter Awareness: Examining the


2022 Philippine Elections. Philippine Communication Studies, 9(1), 50-70.

Santos, L. (2020). The Rise of Liberalism Among Filipino Millennials: A Shift in


Political Consciousness? Manila Sociological Review, 6(2), 12-26

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