3. Levelling-off
• Participants shall be asked to inform the body
and the facilitators of their expectations from
1. Themselves
2. Fellow-participants
3. Facilitators and
4. The Run (Training of Trainers/Voter’s Education) itself
4. Guided Contemplation
Prayer
Lord, in the midst of our troubles and problems in life,
In the midst of our upcoming polls and potential
changes
In the leadership of our country,
We pray that we may be able to see your will,
And be able to respond to your call of being of service
to others.
5. Grant us the grace
To be open to receive the mandate you have
entrusted us,
To be strong to do what is right,
And be steadfast to follow you without second
thoughts.
6. a. What is bothering you right now about yourself?
b. What is bothering you right now about your
family?
c. What is bothering you right now about your
community?
d. What is bothering you right now about your
country?
7. May we feel the promptings of the Holy Spirit,
That would guide and show us the way to find your
most holy will in the situations and realities
which underlie our self, our family, our
community, and our nation as a whole.
Amen.
8. (NAME OF YOUR ORGANIZATION)
Insert a brief introduction of your organization that conducts the training
and/or voter’s education program.
10. Who we are and What we do
Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan
is a non-partisan, Church-based organization that
functions as part of the socio-political ministry of
the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits).
POLITICAL
(Voters Education and
Electoral Engagements)
DISASTER
(Disaster Response to
Disaster Preparedness)
Pinoy Voters’ Academy
Bantay Pangako
Gabay Halalan
Task Force Noah
SiLaBan
E-Ugnay
DRRM Pilot
Advocacies
Citizenship by Good Example (CGE) – Radio
Heroic Leadership
Kwentong Bayan
11. Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB)
also served as the Secretariat of
the largest Network of Electoral
watchdogs in anticipation of the
2010 General Elections. In an
effort to prevent a repeat of the
controversy which weakened our
electoral process and institution
during the 2004 elections, the
Task Force 2010.
12. In order to continue the noble beginnings
of the Task Force 2010 Network, previous
members and willing collaborators have
revived the undertakings initiated by the
TF2010 through the Task Force 2013.
15. Trajectory of the TF2013
• Engaged Citizenship
• Empowering Vulnerable Sectors
• Towards 2016
16. Members of Task Force 2013
– National Secretariat for Social Action – Justice and Peace (CBCP-
NASSA)
– Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC)
– Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB)
– Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE)
– Christian Convergence for Good Governance (CCGG)
– Voters Education Network Philippines (VoteNet)
– Confederation of Independent Unions in the Public Sector (CIU)
– Catholic Educators Association of the Philippines (CEAP)
– Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)
– National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL)
– Citizens Coalition for ARMM Electoral Reforms (C-CARE)
– Lawyers League for Liberty (LIBERTAS)
17. Members of Task Force 2013
– Institutional Network for Social Action in Miriam
College (INSA)
– Lasallian Justice ang Peace Commission – Philippine Lasallian
Family (LJPC)
– Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo
de Manila (SANGGU)
– Ateneo de Manila University
– Ateneo de Naga University
– Ateneo de Davao University
– Xavier University
– Ateneo de Zamboanga University
– Juana Change
– Anti-Epal Movement
18. Venues for Collaboration:
1. Partisan, Non-Partisan and Trans-Partisan synergy
and collaboration.
2. Information Sharing and active engagement to
initiatives and Programs of Network members.
3. Referrals and Tie-ups
28. Our Philippines: National Situationer
Outline:
1. Social
2. Economic
3. Political
4. Environmental
Reminder: RESEARCH and UPDATE the National Situationer as it fits
your community. The following situationer only serves as a guide.
29. Our Philippines: Society
On Poverty
Self-rated Poverty [www.sws.org.ph]
54% or est. 10.9M families 47% or est. 9.5M families (4Q 2012,
from 47% or est. 9.5M last August 2012)
2012 AVERAGE: 52%
On Hunger [www.sws.org.ph]
16.3% or est. 3.3M families experience hunger (4Q 2012,
from 21% last August 2012)
30. • Is the K-12 System of Education helpful to
students?
A.) Yes
B.) No
C.) Undecided
31. On Education [UNDP, May 2009]
65/100 complete elementary (6 years); 58/65 go on to
high school; 42/58 graduate 4 years later
Educational Reform: K-12, “Enhanced Basic Education Act
of 2012”
72% believe it will give students sufficient knowledge
and preparation (3Q 2012) [www.sws.org.ph]
76% believe DepEd will be able to improve the quality
of teachers; 72% say it will be able to address the
shortage of classrooms (3Q 2012) [www.sws.org.ph]
32. On Health
Healthcare professionals
Rising number of jobless nurses
o Unemployed (expected): 298,000 (Manila Bulletin, 2012)
Nurse-to-patient ratio per hospital per shift
o Ideal: 1:4 vs. Reality: 1:40-50
Child bearing
Urban (2.7 children/woman) < Rural (3.6 children/woman)
2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]
Teenage Mothers: 9.5% of women
Family Planning:
Poor Households (43.1%) < Non-poor Households
(51.3%) (2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]
33. On Health
Mortality Rate (2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]
Children under 5: 30/1,000 live births
Infant: 22/1,000 live births
Adult Joblessness
11.7M or 29.4% (3Q 2012, from 26.6% or 10.9M last
May 2012) [www.sws.org.ph]
Local Problems [www.sws.org.ph]
Social Services: 30% in 3Q 2012 (from 36% in July 2011)
Crime: 14% in 3Q 2012 (from 9% in July 2011)
Infrastructure: unchanged at 12%
34. Our Philippines: Economics
GDP: 6.8% growth in 7.1% growth in 4Q 2012 (from 7.1% in 3Q
2012) [www.nscb.gov.ph] 6.6% economic expansion in 2012
Credit Rating Outlook
Positive from Stable [Standard and Poor’s Rating Services, 2012]
Agost Benard, Credit Analyst, Standard and Poor’s Rating Services:
• “We revised the outlook to positive to reflect our reappraisal of the
political and institutional factors underlying the ratings”
35. Employment (www.census.gov.ph) [October 2012 Labor Force survey]
• Highest Employment Rate: Cagayan Valley at 97.6%
• 2nd Highest Employment Rate: Zamboanga at 96.6%
• Lowest Employment Rate: NCR at 89%
Indicator/Quarter
&Year
4Q 2011 3Q 2012 4Q 2012
Labor Force
Participation
66.3% 64% 63.9%
Employment 93.6% 93% 93.2% (37.7M)
Unemployment 6.4% 7% 6.8%
Underemployment 19.1% 22.7% 19%
36. Employment (www.census.gov.ph) [October 2012 Labor Force survey]
Minimum Wage [www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph]
NCR
• Non-agriculture: P419.00 - 456.00
• Agriculture: P419.00
Working Children (5-17 years)
5.492M or 18.9% of child pop’n. (2011 Survey on Children)
[www.census.gov.ph]
Northern Mindanao: 3/10 children
NCR and ARMM: 1/10 children
10 working children: 6 boys, 4 girls
37. Investment
Internationally recognized as a prospect investment
area
Bloomberg (Source: topics.bloomberg.com/philippines/)
Increased Investors’ confidence on Philippine market
Philippine Economy growing at a rapid rate that may
even overtake China’s growth
All three major rating agencies – Moody’s, S&P and
Fitch – now rate the Philippines just one notch below
investment grade.
38. Taxation
Current administration promotes more efficient and
effective tax collection for higher budget allocating
Tax Collection [www.philstar.com]
November 2012: P110.77B (19.42% increase from 2011)
Actual collections from January-October 2012
• BIR: P858.573B
• BOC: P240.590B
39. Our Philippines: Politics
The 2013 elections: a prelude to the 2016 Presidential
elections
Political analysts said it will take at least three (3)
consecutive reform-oriented Presidents to effect and
implement needed reforms for the country.
Different politicians have already consolidated their ranks
in preparation for the 2013 elections.
40. What happens after Noynoy’s administration?
The questions “Who will replace Noynoy?” and “Will
reform be sustained by the next President?” are of
paramount concerns given the political analysts’ opinion
that it will take at least three (3) consecutive reform
oriented administrations to totally effect much
anticipated and needed reforms in our country.
41. PNoy Satisfaction Rating [www.sws.org.ph]
Very Good net +55 (4Q 2012, 72% satisfied & 17%
dissatisfied, from +67 in August 2012) = Average Very Good net
+53 for 2012 (similar to 2011)
National Government Satisfaction Rating [www.sws.org.ph]
Very Good net +62 (3Q 2012, 72% satisfied, 10%
dissatisfied, from +44 in May 2012)
42. Good Governance
2012 Survey on Good Local Governance [www.sws.org.ph]
City/Municipal Government: Very Good at net +59 (73%
satisfied, 14% dissatisfied)
DILG: Very Good at net +63 (70% satisfied, 7% dissatisfied)
Local Government Officials = Very Good
• Governor (down from +67 in July 2011 to +56 in August 2012)
• Mayor (down from an excellent +73 to +65)
• Vice-Mayor(down from +68 to +60)
• City/Municipal Council (down from +61 to +57)
• Barangay Chairman (down from an excellent +70 to +63)
• City/Municipal Police (hardly moving from +53 to +54)
Interested in Participating: 77%
43. • Can the country be run without corruption?
A.) Yes
B.) No
C.) Undecided
44. Corruption [www.sws.org.ph]
Country can be run without corruption: 64%
Corrupt officials as source of corruption: 67%
Incidences (“see a lot” of corruption)
National: 79% ; City/Municipal: 68%
Top 3 Offices:
Budget Office (48%)
Mayor’s Office (32%)
Engineer’s Office (30%)
Top 3 Reasons for Non-Reporting of Corruption
Do not know how or to whom to report (26%)
Nothing would be done about it anyway (18%)
Afraid of Reprisal (17%)
45. Constitutional Reform or Charter Change (Cha-cha)
through the years
Fidel V. Ramos: 1st attempt through the “People’s
Initiative”
Erap Estrada: CONCORD (Constitutional Correction
for Development)
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo: Cha-cha became one of
the priorities
President Noynoy Aquino: Reconsiderations in light
of economic considerations
47. Rank Candidate Rating (%)
5th and 6th
Gringo Honasan
48
Koko Pimentel
7th Migz Zubiri 47
8th and 9th
Cynthia Villar
46
Jack Enrile, Jr.
10th and 11th
Sonny Trillanes IV
45
Grace Poe
12th Nancy Binay 43
13th Sonny Angara 39
48. Rank Candidate Rating (%)
14th Dick Gordon 36
15th Bam Aquino 34
16th Jun Magsaysay 33
17th Jamby Madrigal 28
18th and 19th
Risa Hontiveros
25
Manong Ernie Maceda
20th Tingting Cojuangco 14
21st and 22nd
Mitos Magsaysay
13
Ed Hagedorn
23rd Eddie Villanueva 12
49. Rank Candidate Rating
24th Teddy Casiño 11
25th , 26th, and 27th
Mon Montaño
6
Lito Yap David
Sam Alcantara
28th JC delos Reyes 5
29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd
Greco Belgica
3
Dick Penson
Balc Falcone
Christian Señeres
33rd Mars Llasos 2
50. Legislation: 15th Congress
Responsible Parenthood Bill
Consolidated Minerals Management Bill
Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
Sin Tax Reform Act of 2012
Freedom of Information Act of 2012
APECO Bill
Bangsamoro Framework Agreement
51. Our Philippines: Environment
Ecosystems and Environment Stability
Marine Resources
Damage of Coral Reef Habitat due to Cyanide, Dynamite, Muro-
Ami, and Small-Mesh Nets Fishing led to the inability of
ecosystem to replenish marine creatures necessary in the
sustenance of the island ecosystem’s human inhabitants
11 out of 50 traditional Fishing Grounds already destroyed (Rio
Watch, 2010)
Forest
Recently Forest Cover improved, however Natural Forests
continue to be denuded due to illegal cutting and conversion to
other uses.
Deforestation high number of natural incidents
high number of flood accidents
52. • Of the ten most vulnerable countries to
Climate Change, Philippines occupies the ____
spot.
A.) First
B.) Second
C.) Third
53. Disaster
3rd out of the top 10 countries with a 24.32% disaster risk (UN
Disaster Risk Index)
Vulnerability heightens exposure and inherent susceptibility
20 typhoons/year (Almost 50% are considered destructive)
Awareness of LGU’s Disaster Preparedness efforts at 59%
[www.sws.org.ph]
85% believe in effectivity of LGU’s Disaster Projects/Programs
[www.sws.org.ph]
Waste Management
An average Filipino generates 0.3 and 0.5 kg (rural and urban
areas, respectively) of solid waste daily
Inadequacy of disposal activities – open dumping sites
Increasing population composing urban ecosystem
o Increasing waste (2% increase rate per year with only 12%
recycled and/or reused)
54. Ecological Footprint
Highest consumption category: Food
Top land-use component: Pasture and arable land
60% lived within city’s resources, 70% had normal Body Mass
Index (BMI)
Initiatives/Specific Laws:
Philippine Agenda 21: Urban Development
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003)
The Philippines is on track to adopt the Ecological Footprint at
the national level (www.footprintnetwork.org)
Source: Serafico, M., Espinoza, M., Perlas, L., & Tanchoco, C. (June 2012). Ecological footprint of the National
Capital Region Households: Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition and Environment. Philippine Journal of
Science. Taguig City: Food and Nutrition Research Institute, DOST.
60. The Local Government Code of 1991
Specifies provisions for powers and responsibilities of
our local leaders. It is essential for Filipinos to know
what he/she can demand and expect from his/her
elected local official
61. The Local Government Code of 1991
General Points:
• Allows for the transfer of powers, responsibilities and
resources from the national government to the LGUs
• Local Chief Executives have almost similar functions, differing
only in scope of jurisdiction
• The main function and duty of Councils is to create and pass
ordinances
62. • There are ____ areas of responsibilities
specified in the LGC.
A.) 3
B.) 2
C.) 4
D.) 1
63. The Local Government Code of 1991
General Points:
• LGC contains provisions granting local officials powers and
duties to perform certain roles, which ever Filipino can
demand:
– Basic Services
– Economic Interventions
– People’s Participation
– Natural Resources Management
64. The Local Government Code of 1991
Highlights
On Basic Services
Ethical basic services delivery training for LGU personnel
Field health and hospital services
Social welfare
Community-based forestry
School building program
Tourism facilities
Projects on agricultural extension and on-site research
Public works funded by local fund
Telecommunication projects
Housing projects
Investment support
Provincial and
City-level
65. The Local Government Code of 1991
Highlights
On Economic Interventions
Creation of employment opportunities
Attract investments and businesses
Sustainable development strategies
Funding of small and medium-scale livelihood projects
Credit financing for small and medium business enterprise
Creation of IGPs
Support in establishing cooperative programs
Efficient economic services delivery
66. The Local Government Code of 1991
Highlights
On People’s Participation
Passage of People’s Empowerment Ordinance (EO)
Creation of People’s Council through EO
Crafting of People’s Charter
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
NGO-PO and sectoral participation
• Local-special bodies
• Sectoral representation in local legislative bodies
• Barangay Participatory Planning and Budgeting
• Mandatory consultations on local and national budgets and
projects
67. The Local Government Code of 1991
Highlights
On Natural Resource Management
Invite technical intervention of local, national, and international
environmental organizations and experts managing crucial or endangered
species
Inter-LGU and NGO environmental cooperation
Consultative environmental policy-making with community and local sectors
Create Natural Resource Management Council (NRMC) among community
groups, NGO-POs, local government officials and line-agencies as local
planners
Community, NGO-PO, Government Agencies, and LGU
counterparting
Creation of ordinance allowing for the legitimizations and
budget allocation of the plans created by the NMRC
79. Enfranchising the Seven (7) Vulnerable Sectors
1. Vote = Universal right
2. Vote = Mandate from governed to governor
3. Genuine democracy = inclusive electoral process
4. Systematic and historical disenfranchisement of
these sectors concerted efforts to
enfranchise
81. • The Church has political ambitions and
affiliations.
A.) Yes
B.) No
C.) Undecided
82. Church and Politics
• The Church has no identification with political
community/system
• The Church has no political ambitions
• The competence of the Church is religious and moral
in nature
• Members are encouraged to take full responsibility
as citizens of a given nation
• Authority has its source from God
83. Church and Politics
• Political power is not absolute
• An authority is needed to put order in the political
community
• Political authority must be exercised within the limits
of the moral order
• The Church’s call to provide civic and political
education
86. Commitment Pledge
Commitment Pledge
I, ___________________________________, a resident of Barangay __________________________, Municipality
or City of ________________________, province of _______________________________ in adherence to my
belief that Politics and Suffrage must be clean, honest, accurate, meaningful, and peaceful do hereby solemnly
pledge to: ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________ and in doing so, likewise commit myself to be part of the PPCRV and SLB Apostolate.
SO HELP ME GOD.
_________________________ __________________________
Signature Date
_________________________ __________________________
Witness Witness
89. What do I want from my
candidate and my government?
Plenary Activity
90. ASPECT REMAIN CHANGE
PERSONAL
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
FAMILY
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
COMMUNITY
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
COUNTRY
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
MY EXPECTATIONS FROM THE GOVERNMENT & CANDIDATES THAT I WILL ELECT & SUPPORT
1.
2.
3.
91. My Contributions:
What will I do to help my
candidates and government
achieve what I need and want?
Plenary Activity
94. Action Planning Matrix (Sample)
TOP 3 GOALS NECESSARY STEPS
PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
TIME TABLE
1. Candidate’s
Forum
Invite candidates
and participants
Knights of
Columbus
Last week of
campaign period
2.
3.
*Note: Sample taken from Action Planning of the Vicariate of St. Joseph in the
Diocese of Pangasinan TOTs
96. (Name of your Organization)
Post contact details and point person/s for
guidance of your participants should they
have queries and/or concerns.
97. Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan
FOR COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS/QUERIES, PLS. CONTACT:
• Duke Dolorical: natuk_21@yahoo.com/0932-8790-752 (SLB)
• Frances Estipona: faestipona@gmail.com/09328797-SLB
Loyola House of Studies
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights 1108 Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 426-6101 loc. 3441
Telefax No. (02) 426-5968
Email: slb@admu.edu.ph
Web: www.slb.ph
