Laurel believed that the primary function of government is to protect, educate, and dignify citizens. He emphasized that government must recognize human dignity and employ just rule of law. A good government governs with the honest consent and faith of the people, respects their rights and implements programs effectively for their protection and benefit. Laurel also stressed that government should promote morality, equal opportunities, education, social justice and economic policies that reward citizens' efforts and ensure their health and livelihood.

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All these characteristics are geared toward
recognition and dignification of human
person.

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A good governing body
which is just basically
employs the rule of law
in the perception of the
rights and liberties of
the people.

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It preserves the faith and hope of
the people to their power and
authority to govern by being honest
– trustworthy and sincere in
performing their duties and
obligation to the people.

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Realistic and responsive implementation
of programs …
“The primary function of government is to
provide effectively for the provide
effectively for the protection,
enlightenment and dignification of the
citizen.”

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“ Government without
morality is gangsterism
or banditry.”

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“The recognition and dignification of
human personality.
Laurel exemplified a tremendous courage to carry out
his duties to the people the kind of governance they
deserve.

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Good Governance or government finds
it organization from the people
themselves who are the source of its
existence.

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The basic philosophy of popular
government is that the states
exists for the individual and not
the individual for the state.

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Popular Government is magnificent three story
building:
1. Constitution ( the expression of sovereignty)
2. Officialdom ( constitutional caretakers
3. Altar (faith of the people)

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The body of the government are the
representatives of the people who will
protect the best interest of such people.

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-Major function of the government
-It is not enough to offer
immediate food and medical
attention, there should be a
livelihood program that would
sustain such good health …
toward healthy living society.

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the value of social justice in which
the people must be rewardedwith due
material compensation and moral
recognition for their efforts.
GOOD AND EFFECTIVE
ECONOMIC POLICIES

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necessity of education to all
citizens, especially to the common
people.
“A good education system must
highlight the value of country -
patriotism

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Equality in terms of social, political
and economic opportunities must be
enjoyed by all citizens.
People deserve success and happiness
from what they have work for.

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