Beyond the Surface: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Political Campaign Slogans in the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections

2025 Governance & Public Administration CAS Basic Research

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Gatil Acosta Macawili
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Published Feb 23, 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the rhetorical and ideological functions of political campaign slogans used during the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections, focusing on local candidates in Samar Province. It analyzes how language is employed to influence voter perception, construct political branding, and reflect ideological positioning. Using rhetorical analysis and discourse-analytic frameworks, the study examines semantic density, persuasive strategies, and cultural framing embedded in campaign slogans. Findings reveal that slogans function as powerful symbolic tools that shape electoral narratives and voter attitudes. The …

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Political discourse campaign slogans critical discourse analysis rhetorical strategies voter persuasion Philippine elections Samar

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Gatil, Acosta, Macawili (2025). Beyond the Surface: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Political Campaign Slogans in the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections. College of Arts and Sciences, Samar State University. Retrieved from https://gov-aideas.ssu.edu.ph/research/beyond-the-surface-a-critical-discourse-analysis-of-political-campaign-slogans-in-the-2025-philippine-midterm-elections

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