This document provides the welcome address of Roderico Y. Dumaug Jr., National Interim President of the Centrist Democratic Movement Federation of the Philippines, at a meeting in Davao City. In his address, Dumaug expresses enthusiasm for their efforts to build the nation by institutionalizing political parties and advancing their centrist agenda. However, he notes deficits in Philippine democracy, such as the influence of political personalities over institutions and lack of rule of law. Dumaug argues they must continue the efforts of past reformists and establish a true political party system with internal democracy.
The document discusses the core values and principles of the Centrist Democratic Party of the Philippines. It outlines three key principles: 1) Representative democracy based on strong political parties. 2) A decentralized state structure with regional autonomy. 3) A social and ecological market economy with a strong social safety net and environmental protections. The party believes these principles uphold human dignity and are a moderate alternative to both right-wing capitalism and left-wing centralized control of the economy. The party aims to reform the Philippine political system through greater decentralization, stronger parties, and social and economic reforms.
The document discusses issues related to government and civic participation in Philadelphia. It notes that Philadelphia has a large number of colleges and students but low trust in state government. It also has high taxes but discusses organizations like Committee of Seventy that work to promote better government through initiatives like campaign finance reform and voter engagement. The document promotes joining the reform movement to help drive positive change.
The document summarizes the 78th annual Premier Boys State event held at Eastern Illinois University from June 8-14, 2013. Over 500 boys participated in mock governmental proceedings, forming two political parties and electing officials from the city and county level up to state level positions like Governor, Lt. Governor, and Supreme Court Justices. The boys received instruction in various governmental processes through morning classes and participated in afternoon recreational activities and evening assemblies.
Slate of Dem Candidates Nov. 6, 2018 Peters Township, PACarolee Ketelaar
This informative slate of candidates presents an overview of the candidates who are running for office in the mid-term election as well as a description of each office. Important dates and voting information is also included.
S'bu Zikode, the president of the Abahlali baseMjondolo movement, has had to go underground and into hiding due to credible death threats against him. The movement advocates for the democratic participation of impoverished communities in decisions affecting them. However, they have faced ongoing repression from authorities, including intimidation, attacks on homes, torture, and assassinations of leaders. Recently, the mayor of eThekwini municipality labeled the movement a "third force" and said the ANC would "deal with" them, emboldening further threats against the movement.
This document discusses careers in government and politics, specifically working as a congressional staffer. It provides an overview of what congressional staffers do, including helping members of Congress create programs, draft legislation, and compile briefing materials. It also shares that most congressional staffers enjoy their work according to surveys. The document profiles one staffer, Joyce Meyer, who discusses her long career on Capitol Hill and enjoyment in learning policy areas and serving her home state of Wisconsin. Other potential government and politics careers are also listed.
This document discusses political participation, which it defines as voluntary activities that citizens undertake to influence government decision-making, either directly or indirectly. It outlines different types of political participation, from more active involvement like voting, campaigning, and holding office, to less active forms like signing petitions or discussions. New media like social media and the internet have enhanced political participation by facilitating online discussion and engagement with political issues and campaigns. Major campaigns like Obama's in 2008 revolutionized the use of digital tools and social media to engage supporters and spread information and messaging.
Ms De Haas’s Recommendations
Politicians must set an example by competing peacefully and responsibly over positions.
The Police must be reconstituted by identifying police officers who have done good work.
Crime intelligence must cease being subverted for political ends and must be reconstituted and empowered.
The document discusses the core values and principles of the Centrist Democratic Party of the Philippines. It outlines three key principles: 1) Representative democracy based on strong political parties. 2) A decentralized state structure with regional autonomy. 3) A social and ecological market economy with a strong social safety net and environmental protections. The party believes these principles uphold human dignity and are a moderate alternative to both right-wing capitalism and left-wing centralized control of the economy. The party aims to reform the Philippine political system through greater decentralization, stronger parties, and social and economic reforms.
The document discusses issues related to government and civic participation in Philadelphia. It notes that Philadelphia has a large number of colleges and students but low trust in state government. It also has high taxes but discusses organizations like Committee of Seventy that work to promote better government through initiatives like campaign finance reform and voter engagement. The document promotes joining the reform movement to help drive positive change.
The document summarizes the 78th annual Premier Boys State event held at Eastern Illinois University from June 8-14, 2013. Over 500 boys participated in mock governmental proceedings, forming two political parties and electing officials from the city and county level up to state level positions like Governor, Lt. Governor, and Supreme Court Justices. The boys received instruction in various governmental processes through morning classes and participated in afternoon recreational activities and evening assemblies.
Slate of Dem Candidates Nov. 6, 2018 Peters Township, PACarolee Ketelaar
This informative slate of candidates presents an overview of the candidates who are running for office in the mid-term election as well as a description of each office. Important dates and voting information is also included.
S'bu Zikode, the president of the Abahlali baseMjondolo movement, has had to go underground and into hiding due to credible death threats against him. The movement advocates for the democratic participation of impoverished communities in decisions affecting them. However, they have faced ongoing repression from authorities, including intimidation, attacks on homes, torture, and assassinations of leaders. Recently, the mayor of eThekwini municipality labeled the movement a "third force" and said the ANC would "deal with" them, emboldening further threats against the movement.
This document discusses careers in government and politics, specifically working as a congressional staffer. It provides an overview of what congressional staffers do, including helping members of Congress create programs, draft legislation, and compile briefing materials. It also shares that most congressional staffers enjoy their work according to surveys. The document profiles one staffer, Joyce Meyer, who discusses her long career on Capitol Hill and enjoyment in learning policy areas and serving her home state of Wisconsin. Other potential government and politics careers are also listed.
This document discusses political participation, which it defines as voluntary activities that citizens undertake to influence government decision-making, either directly or indirectly. It outlines different types of political participation, from more active involvement like voting, campaigning, and holding office, to less active forms like signing petitions or discussions. New media like social media and the internet have enhanced political participation by facilitating online discussion and engagement with political issues and campaigns. Major campaigns like Obama's in 2008 revolutionized the use of digital tools and social media to engage supporters and spread information and messaging.
Ms De Haas’s Recommendations
Politicians must set an example by competing peacefully and responsibly over positions.
The Police must be reconstituted by identifying police officers who have done good work.
Crime intelligence must cease being subverted for political ends and must be reconstituted and empowered.
The Tabor 100 Gala was a success in recognizing community leaders. Former Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl and others were recognized for their contributions. Corporate leaders from Alaska Airlines and others were also recognized. The panel discussion with leaders from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and others was inspiring. Over $20,000 in scholarships were awarded. The Governor has committed to a statewide disparity study after meeting with Tabor 100. The Tabor 100 hosted a school board candidate forum. Upcoming meetings and events are announced.
President Ramaphosa withdraws from Chairman's Conversation SABC News
President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to withdraw from The Chairman’s Conversation hosted by Gauteng-based radio station Power FM. His participation was slated for the 28th of November 2019 in Johannesburg. In the light of concerns raised by civil society organisations, Wise4Afrika and the Soul City Institute regarding the scheduled event, the President has upon careful consideration decided not to participate.
In the past year, we have taken a deep dive into our most pressing challenges in creating a fully diverse and inclusive workplace and actions we can take right now to ignite change in our communities. In our 2020 Annual Report on Diversity & Inclusion, we outline our year that was, and our strategy for 2021.
The document discusses various forms of political participation, including voting, campaigning, contacting officials, and joining interest groups. It examines factors that influence participation such as income, age, race, and gender. Voter turnout in the US increased in the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections due to voter mobilization efforts. However, the US generally has lower voter participation rates than other industrialized democracies. Low turnout could create participation bias that favors those who are older, employed, better educated and identify with political parties.
This document summarizes an interview with Professor Robert H. Taylor, an expert on Myanmar politics, about the politics of ethnicity in Myanmar. Some key points:
- Prof. Taylor wrote a recent monograph arguing that failing to depoliticize ethnicity in Myanmar could be "disastrous" for its constitutional order.
- Ethnicity has become deeply entrenched in Myanmar politics due to factors like colonial policies that reified ethnic groups, and its continued politicization after independence unlike in other Southeast Asian countries.
- The politics of ethnicity is one of the biggest challenges to Myanmar's democratic transition process, as it was a cause of failure in the 1950s as well.
Roma Summary Report from Participatory Analysis Sessions with Roma Leaders an...NDIdemocracy
Ahead of International Roma Day on Wednesday, NDI’s Monitoring and Evaluation team looks back on 10 years of work helping Roma political candidates, civic activists and elected officials get more involved in Slovakia’s civic life and political process.
Yes, finding accurate information takes time and effort, but it is worth it to make informed decisions and participate responsibly in our democracy. An informed electorate is essential to preserving our republican form of government.
Peacebuilding from below The case of ZimbabweSheunesu Hove
This document summarizes a lecture on peacebuilding from below using the case study of Zimbabwe. It discusses key aspects of local peacebuilding initiatives including addressing social issues like disparities and capacity building. It analyzes Zimbabwe's land reforms and issues around elections and violence. The document also summarizes a local initiative called the Global Political Agreement and discusses the importance of inclusive peacebuilding that involves communities. It notes challenges such as lack of community ownership in the peace process.
The document discusses the differences between empowering communities and serving communities. Empowering communities means investing them with the power and ability to solve their own problems in a proactive way, while serving communities makes them reactive and reliant on others to do things they can do themselves. It provides examples of neighborhood-oriented policing introduced in Houston in the 1920s that aimed to empower communities to take responsibility for public safety rather than relying solely on police. The document argues that communities understand local problems better than professionals and are more effective at enforcing standards of behavior.
Holder understands the mistrust of police in Ferguson due to his own past experiences with police harassment and humiliation. As protests over the shooting of Michael Brown dwindled, Holder acknowledged the distrust and shared stories of being stopped and humiliated by police due to his race.
The first of its kind in Connecticut, this report documents the state’s civic health. It looks at key indicators of civic life in Connecticut: how Connecticut residents engage in civic organizations and group activities, how attentive they are to community problem solving and politics and how connected they are to family, friends and neighbors.
Ward 2 Lansing City Council general election candidates WKAR surveySarah Lehr
WKAR surveyed Ward 2 Lansing City Council candidates ahead of the August 2021 primary. These are responses from the candidates who advanced to the general election in November.
Participation in politics project crislynn autryCrislynn Autry
Crislynn Autry is a high school senior who is interested in physical therapy or kinesiology. She believes her generation has a reputation for being careless about politics and voting. She wants to help change this by being an informed and engaged citizen who votes in every election. Something that surprised her was learning how much family and friends influence political beliefs and voting habits. She was also surprised by the limited power of minor political parties and differences in how local governments operate. Crislynn thinks the two-party system creates unnecessary divisions and hopes future generations can address this issue.
The document summarizes responses from candidates for Lansing City Council Ward 2 to questions about their priorities, budget cuts, policing reforms, and plans for recovery from COVID-19. Jeremy Garza prioritized infrastructure, opposed defunding police and instead wanted more training, and said helping small businesses rebuild will be key to recovery. Oprah Revish supported divesting from police for social programs, meeting constituent needs for recovery, and representing all citizens. Nicklas Zande wanted to cut the police budget 45% and increase spending on housing and parks.
The document summarizes responses from candidates running for Lansing City Council on key issues like priorities, budget cuts, police reform, and recovering from COVID-19. For their priorities, candidates listed issues like eliminating bail for misdemeanors, developing affordable housing, addressing poverty, and investing in community centers. Regarding budget cuts, most said they would protect public safety funding while one mentioned human services. On police reform, candidates expressed support for accountability, social workers, and alternative emergency response models. To aid COVID recovery, candidates proposed supporting businesses and seeking grants.
Andre Anderson is a respected law enforcement officer who has been credited with bringing positive change to the community through various initiatives that he has spearheaded. An educational leadership graduate from Northern Arizona University, Andre Anderson successfully served as the police chief of the Ferguson department. Being an innovative leader, he has been recognized both at a local and national level as a community policing expert.
I-1000 Update
Tabor Economic Development Hub (TED Hub) Update
Photos Courtesy of Keith Williams, Flyright Productions
Graphic Design and Editing, Kalea Perry
The first of its kind in Connecticut, this report documents the state’s civic health. It looks at key indicators of civic life in Connecticut: how Connecticut residents engage in civic organizations and group activities, how attentive they are to community problem solving and politics and how connected they are to family, friends and neighbors.
Strengthening Police-Community Relations in America's CitiesHonolulu Civil Beat
This document is a report from the United States Conference of Mayors on strengthening police-community relations in America's cities. It provides recommendations in six areas: building police-community trust, improving police practices, ensuring timely communications, conducting independent investigations, addressing racial/economic disparities, and providing national leadership. The recommendations emerged from discussions between mayors and police chiefs on how to improve relationships between law enforcement and communities in light of events like the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The report calls for actions by local governments, police departments, communities, and the federal government to rebuild trust and prevent future tragedies.
Lecture delivered on the occasion of the public presentation of The Nigerian Political Turf: Polity, Politics and Politicians written by Mobolade Omonijo on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at The Muson Centre, Onikan-Lagos.
This document discusses democracy in the Philippines. It reflects on the meaning of democracy and the current state of democracy in the country. It notes challenges like rampant crime, killings by extremist groups, and political dynasties. However, it expresses optimism that the youth can help strengthen democracy by upholding values of responsibility, respect, and dignity. It calls on young people to continue working to improve society and ensure justice, truth, and law prevail.
The Tabor 100 Gala was a success in recognizing community leaders. Former Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl and others were recognized for their contributions. Corporate leaders from Alaska Airlines and others were also recognized. The panel discussion with leaders from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and others was inspiring. Over $20,000 in scholarships were awarded. The Governor has committed to a statewide disparity study after meeting with Tabor 100. The Tabor 100 hosted a school board candidate forum. Upcoming meetings and events are announced.
President Ramaphosa withdraws from Chairman's Conversation SABC News
President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to withdraw from The Chairman’s Conversation hosted by Gauteng-based radio station Power FM. His participation was slated for the 28th of November 2019 in Johannesburg. In the light of concerns raised by civil society organisations, Wise4Afrika and the Soul City Institute regarding the scheduled event, the President has upon careful consideration decided not to participate.
In the past year, we have taken a deep dive into our most pressing challenges in creating a fully diverse and inclusive workplace and actions we can take right now to ignite change in our communities. In our 2020 Annual Report on Diversity & Inclusion, we outline our year that was, and our strategy for 2021.
The document discusses various forms of political participation, including voting, campaigning, contacting officials, and joining interest groups. It examines factors that influence participation such as income, age, race, and gender. Voter turnout in the US increased in the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections due to voter mobilization efforts. However, the US generally has lower voter participation rates than other industrialized democracies. Low turnout could create participation bias that favors those who are older, employed, better educated and identify with political parties.
This document summarizes an interview with Professor Robert H. Taylor, an expert on Myanmar politics, about the politics of ethnicity in Myanmar. Some key points:
- Prof. Taylor wrote a recent monograph arguing that failing to depoliticize ethnicity in Myanmar could be "disastrous" for its constitutional order.
- Ethnicity has become deeply entrenched in Myanmar politics due to factors like colonial policies that reified ethnic groups, and its continued politicization after independence unlike in other Southeast Asian countries.
- The politics of ethnicity is one of the biggest challenges to Myanmar's democratic transition process, as it was a cause of failure in the 1950s as well.
Roma Summary Report from Participatory Analysis Sessions with Roma Leaders an...NDIdemocracy
Ahead of International Roma Day on Wednesday, NDI’s Monitoring and Evaluation team looks back on 10 years of work helping Roma political candidates, civic activists and elected officials get more involved in Slovakia’s civic life and political process.
Yes, finding accurate information takes time and effort, but it is worth it to make informed decisions and participate responsibly in our democracy. An informed electorate is essential to preserving our republican form of government.
Peacebuilding from below The case of ZimbabweSheunesu Hove
This document summarizes a lecture on peacebuilding from below using the case study of Zimbabwe. It discusses key aspects of local peacebuilding initiatives including addressing social issues like disparities and capacity building. It analyzes Zimbabwe's land reforms and issues around elections and violence. The document also summarizes a local initiative called the Global Political Agreement and discusses the importance of inclusive peacebuilding that involves communities. It notes challenges such as lack of community ownership in the peace process.
The document discusses the differences between empowering communities and serving communities. Empowering communities means investing them with the power and ability to solve their own problems in a proactive way, while serving communities makes them reactive and reliant on others to do things they can do themselves. It provides examples of neighborhood-oriented policing introduced in Houston in the 1920s that aimed to empower communities to take responsibility for public safety rather than relying solely on police. The document argues that communities understand local problems better than professionals and are more effective at enforcing standards of behavior.
Holder understands the mistrust of police in Ferguson due to his own past experiences with police harassment and humiliation. As protests over the shooting of Michael Brown dwindled, Holder acknowledged the distrust and shared stories of being stopped and humiliated by police due to his race.
The first of its kind in Connecticut, this report documents the state’s civic health. It looks at key indicators of civic life in Connecticut: how Connecticut residents engage in civic organizations and group activities, how attentive they are to community problem solving and politics and how connected they are to family, friends and neighbors.
Ward 2 Lansing City Council general election candidates WKAR surveySarah Lehr
WKAR surveyed Ward 2 Lansing City Council candidates ahead of the August 2021 primary. These are responses from the candidates who advanced to the general election in November.
Participation in politics project crislynn autryCrislynn Autry
Crislynn Autry is a high school senior who is interested in physical therapy or kinesiology. She believes her generation has a reputation for being careless about politics and voting. She wants to help change this by being an informed and engaged citizen who votes in every election. Something that surprised her was learning how much family and friends influence political beliefs and voting habits. She was also surprised by the limited power of minor political parties and differences in how local governments operate. Crislynn thinks the two-party system creates unnecessary divisions and hopes future generations can address this issue.
The document summarizes responses from candidates for Lansing City Council Ward 2 to questions about their priorities, budget cuts, policing reforms, and plans for recovery from COVID-19. Jeremy Garza prioritized infrastructure, opposed defunding police and instead wanted more training, and said helping small businesses rebuild will be key to recovery. Oprah Revish supported divesting from police for social programs, meeting constituent needs for recovery, and representing all citizens. Nicklas Zande wanted to cut the police budget 45% and increase spending on housing and parks.
The document summarizes responses from candidates running for Lansing City Council on key issues like priorities, budget cuts, police reform, and recovering from COVID-19. For their priorities, candidates listed issues like eliminating bail for misdemeanors, developing affordable housing, addressing poverty, and investing in community centers. Regarding budget cuts, most said they would protect public safety funding while one mentioned human services. On police reform, candidates expressed support for accountability, social workers, and alternative emergency response models. To aid COVID recovery, candidates proposed supporting businesses and seeking grants.
Andre Anderson is a respected law enforcement officer who has been credited with bringing positive change to the community through various initiatives that he has spearheaded. An educational leadership graduate from Northern Arizona University, Andre Anderson successfully served as the police chief of the Ferguson department. Being an innovative leader, he has been recognized both at a local and national level as a community policing expert.
I-1000 Update
Tabor Economic Development Hub (TED Hub) Update
Photos Courtesy of Keith Williams, Flyright Productions
Graphic Design and Editing, Kalea Perry
The first of its kind in Connecticut, this report documents the state’s civic health. It looks at key indicators of civic life in Connecticut: how Connecticut residents engage in civic organizations and group activities, how attentive they are to community problem solving and politics and how connected they are to family, friends and neighbors.
Strengthening Police-Community Relations in America's CitiesHonolulu Civil Beat
This document is a report from the United States Conference of Mayors on strengthening police-community relations in America's cities. It provides recommendations in six areas: building police-community trust, improving police practices, ensuring timely communications, conducting independent investigations, addressing racial/economic disparities, and providing national leadership. The recommendations emerged from discussions between mayors and police chiefs on how to improve relationships between law enforcement and communities in light of events like the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The report calls for actions by local governments, police departments, communities, and the federal government to rebuild trust and prevent future tragedies.
Lecture delivered on the occasion of the public presentation of The Nigerian Political Turf: Polity, Politics and Politicians written by Mobolade Omonijo on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at The Muson Centre, Onikan-Lagos.
This document discusses democracy in the Philippines. It reflects on the meaning of democracy and the current state of democracy in the country. It notes challenges like rampant crime, killings by extremist groups, and political dynasties. However, it expresses optimism that the youth can help strengthen democracy by upholding values of responsibility, respect, and dignity. It calls on young people to continue working to improve society and ensure justice, truth, and law prevail.
This document summarizes the key features of the Centrist Democratic Party's internal structure and operating principles as outlined in its statute. It emphasizes that the party aims to establish a truly democratic and decentralized system in the Philippines through political, economic, and governmental reforms. It also stresses that the party adheres to principles of subsidiarity, proportional representation, and internal democracy. Specifically, it notes that all party representatives must be elected from local assemblies up through regional assemblies to ensure a membership-driven structure. The statute also aims to prevent any single person or group from controlling the party by requiring dues payments.
This document summarizes the key features of the Centrist Democratic Party's internal structure and operating principles as outlined in its statute. Some of the most notable aspects include its commitment to establishing a parliamentary democracy and federal system of government in the Philippines. It also aims to institutionalize the political party system and establish a social market economy. Additionally, the party emphasizes grassroots involvement through its district-centered approach and ensures representation from local assemblies all the way up to the national level. Financial independence from any single donor is also stressed to prevent undue influence. The statute thus outlines an internally democratic structure and centrist policy platform to differentiate the party from others in the country.
This document provides a critical analysis of Jose Rizal, his life, works, and writings. It discusses the problems that existed in Philippine society during Rizal's time under Spanish colonial rule, including injustice, discrimination, and corruption. It then considers what actions Rizal might take if he was alive today, suggesting he would continue fighting injustice and corruption through writing and non-violent means. The document goes on to analyze current issues in Philippine society like poverty and corruption, their causes, and how Rizal's leadership and teachings could help address these issues.
This document analyzes the life and works of Jose Rizal, the Philippine national hero, and discusses how he might address current issues in Philippine society if he were alive today. It describes the corruption and poverty plaguing the Philippines. It argues that Rizal would fight these problems through non-violent means like writing and educating the youth. The document stresses that Rizal left a legacy of patriotism and sacrifice that should inspire Filipinos, especially the youth, to work for the welfare of their country through ethical and dedicated service.
The document provides instructions for seeking writing help from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with an email and password. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if pleased. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, with a refund option for plagiarized work.
The document discusses several issues related to democracy and governance in the Philippines. It notes that after independence, the Philippines modeled its political system after the US but struggles with problems like poverty, corruption, and unequal power structures. It recommends strengthening civil society groups and discourse around democracy to improve the government. The Filipino people must understand democracy, equality, and cooperation to properly handle problems and build a better democratic system through knowledge, respect, and collective effort between the government and society.
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This document is a petition addressed to Philippine government leaders requesting that they boost and enhance existing programs on values formation and good governance by instituting a solidarity of ministerial groups to educate youth in both public and private schools on Christian values and principles on a weekly basis. The petitioner believes the moral and spiritual transformation of Filipinos is needed to save the country from issues like corruption, poverty, and rebellion. They request the president execute an order for daily devotionals in all government and private offices to begin the transformation process.
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1) The keynote address discusses the important role of women in Nigeria and argues that women are extremely relevant.
2) It notes that women bear the brunt of Nigeria's economic and social problems but that they also play vital roles in their communities and families through their work, advocacy, and leadership.
3) The speaker urges women to continue advocating for policies that promote gender equality and empowerment, and to raise their children and future generations to value women's contributions.
The document is about the roles and responsibilities of world citizens. It discusses the history and mission of Georgia Close Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to civic education. Georgia Close Up has conducted over 75 local programs on topics like state legislation, public health, and the environment over the past 30 years. It has brought notable speakers like former President Jimmy Carter to conferences. Each year it holds legislative conferences for middle and high school students at the Georgia State Capital to educate them about the legislative process and encourage civic participation.
1) The document is an excerpt from the keynote address by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the president of Indonesia, delivered in 2010 at the World Movement for Democracy assembly in Jakarta.
2) Yudhoyono discusses Indonesia's transition to democracy after decades of authoritarian rule, noting how swiftly Indonesians embraced democracy despite initial doubts.
3) He argues that as globalization increases and middle classes grow, more nations will inevitably embrace democratic values of pluralism, openness, and freedom.
President Benigno Aquino III delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 22, 2013, reporting on the accomplishments of his administration over the past year. He highlighted economic growth, the success of poverty alleviation programs, and increased technical education graduates finding work. However, the document notes that some Filipinos do not feel the economic benefits and that poverty and unemployment remain problems. While progress was made in some areas, other goals and challenges were not fully addressed, such as plans to create more jobs and help farmers. Overall, the document provides commentary that evaluates both accomplishments and shortcomings of the President's speech.
We need to go back to value based politics by matthews bantsijangMatthews Bantsijang
1) The document calls for a return to value-based politics in South Africa, arguing that current politics have moved away from service-oriented values like truth, welfare of the people, and opposition to individual benefit.
2) It states that corruption, dirty politics, and the prioritization of materialism and power over social policies have damaged South African democracy and society.
3) The document concludes by calling for political cooperation over confrontation, and for political parties and leaders to adhere to written and unwritten rules of decency and the national interest over personal gain.
We need to go back to value based politics by matthews bantsijangMatthews Bantsijang
1) The document calls for a return to value-based politics in South Africa, arguing that current politics have moved away from service-oriented values like truth, welfare of the people, and opposition to individual benefit.
2) It states that corruption, dirty politics, and the prioritization of materialism and power over social policies have damaged South African democracy and society.
3) The document concludes by calling for political cooperation over confrontation, and for political parties and leaders to adhere to written and unwritten rules of decency and the national interest over just the pursuit of power.
1) The Prime Minister announces that Singapore will separate from Malaysia due to increasing differences between the two governments that have reached a breaking point.
2) Some of the key issues included disagreements over financial contributions to defense spending, loans from Singapore, and perceptions that Lee Kuan Yew represented only the Chinese community.
3) To maintain peace and harmony in Malaysia, the Prime Minister decides that severing ties with Singapore, while still cooperating on defense, trade, and other matters, is the best course of action. An agreement to this effect has been signed.
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman laments at Singapore leaders' betrayal and backstabbing the central government, and this being the main reason why Singapore was expelled from Malaysia.
This document discusses different views on the concept of politics from several influential thinkers throughout history. Plato viewed politics as governing the affairs of the polis or city-state. Aristotle believed the end of politics is to cultivate virtue in citizens. Thomas Aquinas acknowledged politics as a natural phenomenon but emphasized one's fullness comes from God. Machiavelli asserted leaders may need to act unvirtuously to maintain stability. The document concludes that politics involves power relationships that shape society and advance welfare, though not solely through governance.
The document discusses the party-list system of proportional representation in the Philippines. It is a mechanism that allows marginalized groups to gain representation in the House of Representatives. Only registered parties and organizations can participate, including sectoral, political, and sectoral organizations or coalitions. To be eligible as a nominee, one must be a natural-born citizen, registered voter, resident for at least one year, literate, and at least 25 years old. Twenty percent of House seats are reserved for party-list representatives. Voters cast two votes, one for a district representative and one for a party. Votes for each party are tallied nationwide and seats are allocated based on percentage of total party-list votes.
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ARTICLE 4 CITIZENSHIP AND ARTICLE 5 SUFFRAGEjundumaug1
This document discusses citizenship and suffrage. It defines citizenship as full membership in a political community with rights and responsibilities. There are two methods of acquiring citizenship - jus sanguinis, by bloodline, and jus soli, by being born in the territory. The document also outlines who are considered citizens of the Philippines. It states that suffrage is a privilege granted by law, not a natural right. It describes the scope of suffrage to include elections, plebiscites, referendums, initiatives, and recall.
The document discusses concepts of governance and good governance. It defines governance as the exercise of authority through economic, political and administrative means. Good governance entails sound management, accountability, transparency, and respect for human rights. It lists key characteristics of good governance as legitimacy, accountability, competence, and respect for law. Good governance promotes democracy, rule of law, human rights, transparency, and effective public service delivery.
The document outlines key provisions of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, which would establish an autonomous political entity for the Bangsamoro people in the Philippines. The summary includes:
1) Passing the law would end long-standing suffering, foster unity, bring economic development, and reduce radicalism in the Bangsamoro region.
2) The law would create the Bangsamoro government, with a parliament and cabinet minister-led executive branch, and establish the Bangsamoro territory with provisions for indigenous peoples.
3) The Bangsamoro would have autonomy over certain policies like taxation, natural resources, and security forces, but remain within the Philippine national government framework.
This document outlines the powers and responsibilities of the President of the Philippines according to the country's constitution. It discusses that the executive power is vested in the President, who must be a natural born citizen at least 40 years old. The President serves a single 6-year term and takes an oath of office upon assuming the position. The document then examines the President's powers, including appointment, removal, control of the executive branch, military authority, pardoning powers, and foreign borrowing. It provides details on qualifications, succession, prohibitions, and notable Supreme Court cases related to the presidency.
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The document discusses the three Constitutional Commissions established in the Philippines' Constitution: the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Elections, and Commission on Audit. It outlines their common provisions, including their independent appointment powers, fiscal autonomy, and impeachment as the sole means of removal. It then details the specific powers and functions of the Civil Service Commission, including its role in appointments based on merit and qualifications. The Commission oversees the civil service and determines qualifications for positions.
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1. A CENTRIST ENTHUSIASM ON NATION BUILDING |Roderico Y. Dumaug, Jr. | February 13, 2011Davao City Page 1 of 9 pages
A CENTRIST DEMOCRATIC ENTHUSIASM ON NATION BUILDING
By: Roderico Y. Dumaug, Jr., National Interim President
Centrist Democratic Movement Federation of the Philippines
February 13, 2011, Gran Men Seng, Davao City
Welcome Address
On the occasion of the visit of the
Vice Minister for Education of Germany, Mr. Günter Winands
on “The work of parliamentary parties, government policies on political parties, opportunities of
thematic influence of political parties on local, regional and national levels”
Distinguished men and women of CDM, Ladies and Gentlemen,
At the outset, let me begin by expressing a warm welcome to all of you, to my
fellow Regional Chairperson, our host this afternoon together with our dear friends
from CDM Southern Mindanao, to my ka-lambigit, our amazing members from CDM-
Northern Mindanao, Sir Lito Monico Lorenzana, and Dr. Peter Koeppinger and to our
distinguished guest, Dr. Gunter Winands.
It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you all in gathering like this, which is the
meeting of the great sons and daughters of Mindanao. Your presence today adds up
to my great enthusiasm to all our endeavors in CDM. I am very proud to say that
because of your active participation, our uphill battle for membership expansion and
in strengthening our very young movement so that this will be known all over the
country and be relevant to the current national political issues, is somewhat like an
easy task for your National Council Officers, having you on our side.
All of you here being the new centrist reformists and the youthful successors of
the likes of, let us say, the late Vice-President of the Philippines Maning Pelaez, the
late Rey Teves, of the still very active former Senator Nene Pimentel, Ruben Canoy,
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our very own youthful Lito Lorenzana and of the other great men and women of
Southern Mindanao and Northern Mindanao who in the past and even today are
vibrant, youthful, courageous and enthusiastic in making Mindanao as the birthplace
and the home of the idea and the struggle for decentralization, federalism,
autonomy and centrist democracy in the Philippines.
I always hear great stories about what happened in the past that connect this
two great cities of Mindanao, of Davao City and Cagayan de Oro City, or in our
present set-up of Southern Mindanao and Northern Mindanao especially in the
process of institutionalizing the political party system in our country.
But sometimes their story will end up in their failure to formally institutionalize the
party system in our country and still the fight continues for we remain to be a nation
without a true political party system.
But what I like about their struggle in the past is the fact that they started it here
in Mindanao. Although the Preceding Generation failed in their desire to transform
this nation when they were young in age but to us the Successor Generation, they
are our model in changing the face of this nation in the manner on what we are
doing right now. With the strong belief that if they started it, we must continue the
noble cause.
We must be enthusiastic in all our endeavors here in CDM.
We have already invested our time, talent and resources to our movement and
we should demand for a return of our investment. I am saying this because most of us
including those our dear friends from the other regions are ordinary citizens, from the
academe, the business sectors, from the NGO, a few of us from the public sector or
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let us say most of us are ordinary Filipino citizens doing extraordinary tasks for our
country. Heroes are ordinary citizens doing the extraordinary, walking an extra mile or
putting up an additional premium ahead of the others in preparation for a great
future of our country.
Our expected gains from what we are doing is the social transformation of our
nation and the immediate task of CDM today is the institutionalization of political
parties and for us to have influence or control of political power to advance our
centrist agenda which we believe is the best for our country.
We must be very proud of what we are doing in our movement for we are the
first political movement in the political history of this country where we are going
towards the institutionalization of political parties and the professionalization of party
internal democracy.
Our gathering today is very timely. Our nation have already suffered much from
the domination of political personalities controlling our political system projecting
individual vested interests by controlling the domain of our economic and political
system contributing to a social imbalance in our society, instead of the rule of law
and the dynamism of our political institutions like political parties. This is one of the
deficits of Philippine democracy.
Whether or not my illustration today is relevant to my opening statements but
for purposes of opening up our minds to see the few disturbing things happening to
our country today, let us try to reflect on the death of former Chief of Staff of the
Philippine Armed Forces, former Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes and let us examine
ourselves being the current frontrunner of a true centrist ideologies and values all over
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the country. First, the mega-corruption in the AFP particularly among the high-ranking
Generals which are affecting the morale of our fighting soldiers and is destroying the
image of a very important institution in our country is exposed in the public now.
Second, the personality based exercise of legislative power of our Congress in the
guise of ‘in aid of legislation’ is now in aid of trial by publicity and today we are
actually seeing the sad state of due process and civility in investigating anything
including graft and corruption contrary to the true spirit of the rule of law. There is that
clash of credibility between the investigators and the investigated, all perceived to
be corrupt and plunderers, now open to the public. Third, the statement of our
President in one of his public statements, regarding the corruption in the military, and
he said that he has knowledge of the corruption in the AFP and the question now is
what’s next and what is he going to do right now? Given that he has this near-
monarchic powers being the most powerful person in the country, everyone is waiting
for his political will he campaigned in the last elections to confront this issue under his
banner of ‘ang daan matuwid”. Fourth, the failure of our law enforcement agencies,
the prosecutorial agencies and the courts to swiftly and professionally implement the
law to anyone especially those committed by government officials committing acts
detrimental to our country and institutions.
The dishonorable death of Angelo Reyes, in whatever manner you view it base
on your individual value and faith, really confirms the deficits of Philippine democracy
especially today.
Philippine Democracy as a singular political system and as feared by the few is
now becoming a mob rule in our political institutions and somewhat like there’s
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hopelessness in transforming this nation. I am hoping that the current state of our
country will not change the belief of the Filipino people on the true value and
importance of Democracy.
In history, the Filipinos are known as an ardent supporter of Democracy
because of the American influence. Our country, being the first Democratic state in
Asia, is the sick man of Asia, and, although the only Christian country in Asia, is one of
the most corrupt nation in the world. Are we corrupt and poor because we are
Christians or we are Christians because we are corrupt and poor?
We should not blame Democracy for this. Once we believe that Democracy
failed us and will really get into that idea, anti-democratic values and ideologies will
take advantage and it will become an ultimate end of our nation building anchored
on democratic value.
We forgot to understand the political system of our country. What is the political
system or the form of government of our country? The common answer is that we are
Democratic. (Period)
We really failed to understand our political system and our form of government.
It is not only democratic. Our country is a Democratic and a Republican State.
Article 2, Section 1 of 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the Philippines is a
Democratic and a Republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all
government authority emanate from them.
We are not only Democratic, we are also Republican. Democratic as a singular
political system is an impossible system of government. That is why the authors of our
constitution since the time of the Malolos Congress and up to today’s constitution,
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Democracy is married to Republicanism.
Republicanism means that we are a Representative form of government and a
government ruled by law.
We are not purely democratic here. Such is an impossible and a dangerous
system. If we are solely democratic then all the people will rule the government and
will administer all its institutions. It is costly, impossible and most of all it would be like a
mob rule or anarchy. There will be no rule of law but what will prevail will be the rule
of men.
We need to understand Republicanism as part of our political system that it is a
Representative form of government and the superiority on the value of the rule of
law.
Rule of law to limit the powers of the Government and to limit also the
enjoyment of the people’s freedom for the sake of nation building and for the
common good.
Republicanism means a representative form of government. Since all of us
cannot become the leaders and administer this government we have to choose and
elect our leaders to represent us, to represent our voices, our values, our culture, our
belief and everything in us as a people. Simultaneous with our election to them as our
true representative, we also delegated to them that authority to decide for our
behalf. And if we don’t agree with their decisions and they do not truly represent us,
then on the next election we will not elect them as our representative or following the
people power provisions in our constitution, we can remove them even before the
next election. As the constitution says, sovereignty resides in the people and all
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government authority emanates from them.
I believe that in this particular aspect, the Filipino people failed to understand
and appreciate the true spirit of Republicanism. That it is a representative form of
government and that we are to choose and elect our true representatives in the
government.
Why did we vote for the popular dimwits, the stubborn, and the circus
entertainers in Congress or anywhere in the Philippines? Do they truly represent us and
our interests?
They are there because we only believe on the Democracy, hence the
popularity and beauty contest in the way we elect our leaders.
We failed to understand Republicanism. Through this system we must elect
someone who is best qualified to represent the people and will represent our nation’s
interest in the government.
Because we failed to understand republicanism, that is why our political party
system grossly failed in our country despite the fact that we are the oldest
democratic state in Asia.
Just because we failed to understand and highly believe on the beauty of
Republicanism that it is a Representative form of government and the superiority of
the Rule of Law, as a result according to General Jose Almonte in his article ‘We Are
Responsible For One Another,’ we have a factional politics, a nation ruled by men,
institutions run by political personalities, civil service despoiled by politics, weak
financial system, an irresponsible Congress, a monarchic and very powerful President,
oligarchy, political system working at cross purpose, policymaking captive to vested
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interests, nationalism to justify a closed markets, patronage system and the poor
remain to be a staunch supporters of patronage, a nation not producing and
extreme social injustice in the urban poor sector and in the rural areas.’
I am challenging you that we have to walk our talk and we must get out from
the box and have a mindset that will truly understand Democracy and
Republicanism.
Being a member of CDM, be a centrist in thoughts and in deeds. We must be
true to ourselves as young people, and if you think that you’re no longer one in age
feel and think that you are one. We are all young people here because we are all
Children of the Future. What we are doing today is for the future, and we are all
dreaming for a great Philippines in the Future.
Given the paramount importance of the good intentions why we are all here, it
is my sincere wish that this gathering will truly help us in becoming known all over the
nation as the only political movement believing both on the oneness and indivisibility
of Democracy and Republicanism, and as the only political movement working for
the institutionalization of the political parties in the Philippines and the
professionalization of our revered and unique internal democracy. And that we are
Critical Minded people, not crazy, critical to everything we believe about Centrist
Values and these values are relevant in our country.
I hope that with our distinguished visitor present today, what we learn here will
arm us with the right ideas in building a true political party in the country and help us
in our current aims of the CDM. I know that this will be a good start and I am hoping
that it will be followed up with several orientations, trainings and seminar.
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Be active and enthusiastic in participating to our discussions this afternoon.
To all of you, thank you for being here, welcome, and enjoy this conference.
Thank you very much.