The Philosophical Foundations of the Philippine Social Studies

The paper explores the philosophical foundations of Philippine social studies. It basically analyzed the documents including Philippine laws, Department of Education Orders, and other scholarly and education commentaries. It is enriched with insights gathered from journals and books on philosophy. This paper will answer the following: what is the importance of Philosophy in Social Studies Education; what are the issues in Social Studies Curriculum; what are the philosophical foundations of Social Studies included in curriculum and instruction. The commentary emphasizes the role of philosophy in Social Studies as foundational in shaping curriculum and instruction. Social Studies continues to assert its place in education, yet faced by challenges within its study area, along with the fulfillment of grand aims for inclusive education and critical role in education. The teaching of Social Studies should be contextualized for instruction, process-oriented, and community-based.