Social Movements in

the Philippines
By Lebien Lavarro
 In this topic, we will be discussing all about the
social movements in the Philippines with their goals,
strategies, and factors that either facilitated or
hindered the achievement of their objectives within
the context of democratization and development.
Colas defined Social Movements
as “ sustained and purposeful
collective mobilized by an
identifiable, self-organized group
in confrontation with specific
power structures and in pursuit
of socio-economic and political
change.
From Spanish Period to the 1896
Philippine Revolution

Priest-led revolts and Millenarian movements.

- addresed people’s problems including tribute
exaction, forced labor, and friar and military abuse.

Pricipalia Class
- Demanded for greater recognition.
From Spanish Period to the 1896
Philippine Revolution
Propaganda Movement
Ilustrados

Katipunan
- Underground movement which was revolutionary,
mass-based, and armed unlike the propaganda.
 The American Occupation
 Kalipunang Pambansa ng mga Mambubukid ng Pilipinas
(Farmers Organization of the Philippines)
Aguman ding Maldang Talapagobra ( League of the Poor
Labors)
Union Obrera Democratica (Union of Democratic Workers)
Congreo Obrero de Filipinas (Congress of the Filipino
Woerkers)
Sakdalistas
Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (Communist Party of the
Philippines)
 Japanese Occupation and Post-
independence Period

 HUKBALAHAP (Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon)

 Martial Law Period
 National Democratic Movement, Communist Party
of the Philippines (CCP), Anti- Marcos Politicians.
Moro National Liberation Front ( MNLF).
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP)
 People’s Liberation Movement
Khi Rho Movement
Associations of Major Religious Superiors of the
Philippines
Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG)
 Martial Law Period
Marcos Resign Movement
• Justice Aquino, Justice for All
• United Democratic Opposition
• Nationalist Alliance for Justice, Freedom, and
Democracy.
• Kongreso ng Mamayang Pilipino (KOMPIL)
 Sectoral Group
• Women for Ouster of Marcos and Boycott (WOMB)
• General Assembly Binding Women for Reforms,
Integrity, Equality, Leadership, and Action ( GABRIELA)
 Post-1986 Period
Independent Left
- These are the leftist force that were not part of the
CPP-NPA-NDF
- These include the social democrats, democratic
socialists, environmentalists, left-leaning
nationalists, and religious activists.
-they also participates at the electoral politics such
as Alliance for New Politics and Volunteers for
Popular Democracy.
 Post-1986 Period
Other Social movements that emerged after the
Martial Law advocated Reform and some of them
would later on became part of mainstream politics.
- These movements targeted as the beneficiaries the
vulnerable and marginalized groups in the Philippine
society, including, but not limited to, women,
peasants, and workers.