The document discusses adopting a federal form of government for the Philippines. A federal government divides power between a central national government and regional state governments. This type of government is well-suited for diverse countries as it allows each region to govern itself while preserving local cultures and identities. Under a federal system, the national government would handle issues like national security and foreign policy while states would control revenue, finances, land use, and culture. The system aims to give states more autonomy and citizens better access to social services and participation in government.
The document discusses adopting a federal form of government for the Philippines. A federal government divides power between a central national government and regional state governments. This type of government is well-suited for diverse countries as it allows each region to govern itself while preserving local cultures and identities. Under a federal system, the national government would handle issues like national security and foreign policy while states would control revenue, finances, land use, and culture. The system aims to give states more autonomy and citizens better access to social services and participation in government.
The document discusses adopting a federal form of government for the Philippines. A federal government divides power between a central national government and regional state governments. This type of government is well-suited for diverse countries as it allows each region to govern itself while preserving local cultures and identities. Under a federal system, the national government would handle issues like national security and foreign policy while states would control revenue, finances, land use, and culture. The system aims to give states more autonomy and citizens better access to social services and participation in government.
The document discusses adopting a federal form of government for the Philippines. A federal government divides power between a central national government and regional state governments. This type of government is well-suited for diverse countries as it allows each region to govern itself while preserving local cultures and identities. Under a federal system, the national government would handle issues like national security and foreign policy while states would control revenue, finances, land use, and culture. The system aims to give states more autonomy and citizens better access to social services and participation in government.
What ideology would this new change of government adhere to?
Describe the key features and
what needs and aspirations will it suit.. If I would have the chance to change the type of government we have, I would choose a federal government or federalism. Basically, federalism is a form of government where there are two levels of governance– national/federal and state/local/regional. It means that each region/state will be empowered to govern their people or area. They will be responsible for their revenue, income, appropriations, etc. Experts believe that this kind of government is ideal for those with diverse traditions and populations. The Philippines is one of such countries with diverse tradition and population. Atienza, a UP professor also explained that some countries opt for federalism because they want to preserve identities, culture, religion and ethnic differences, especially in the Philippines where we have varied ethno-linguistic groups. She believes that this kind of government would highlight regional identities as well as voices and regional autonomy. Federalism will feature a kind of governance that is shared nationally and locally. It emphasizes on the autonomy of local government unit and the provision of social and economic right for the citizens to food, healthcare, housing, livelihood, etc. In short, it will make each state responsible for its citizens. For the levels of governance, the federal/national government will still exercise national security, foreign affairs, international trade, customs and tariffs, immigration, economic and monetary powers. The states/regions on the other hand will have exclusive power on the creation of sources of revenue, financial administration and management, tourism, land use, public utilities, culture, etc. It offers flexibility of management and it offers a possible venue to enhance people’s participation in the government processes. Go (2019) adds that “the people may be able to participate more directly when government is closer to them”. Furthermore, I believe it will encourage healthy competition among each state to develop/highlight their own community identities.