Akbayan

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/akbayan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Akbayan built?1998
2. What is the location?The Philippines
3. What is the meaning of name?'The escorting of each other' or 'the support for one another'
4. Why does Akbayan care about helping each other?Its name means "support for one another" and follows the Filipino value of bayanihan, which means working together to solve problems.
5. How did Akbayan start?It was formed in 1998 when several progressive groups joined together so they could speak louder and change laws.

Social Democratic: A political ideology advocating for social justice, equality, and a mixed economy with strong social welfare programs.
Progressive Movement: A political movement advocating for social reform, individual liberties, and government action to address societal problems.
Multi-sectoral Party-List: A political system where representatives are elected to advocate for specific sectors or groups within society.