What are the benefits that we can enjoy from the following?

Economic and Public Work Programs of the Government

Objectives:
a. Cite ways to promote the development of the country’s economy.
b. Give examples of the government programs that focus on country’s
infrastructures.
c. Analyze the government’s responsibility to protect the rights of each Filipino
citizen.
Why is it important for the Filipino people to know the economic programs of the
Philippine government?
Economic Programs
Here are some indicators of economic growth:
1. Increase in production- an increase in production means an increase in
worker’s income.
The increase in production will be useless if there is also increase of
population rate.
2. Use of modern technology and infrastructure
The use of new technologies and infrastructures in production promotes national
development.
Infrastructure - the basic systems and services that are needed in order to
support an economy, for example, transport and communication systems and
electricity and water supplies.
3. Increase in the number of industries and agriculture
an increase in the number of industries and agricultural lands means an increase
in employment opportunities as well.
Imports will decrease while exporting Philippine products will add to the dollar
revenue of the country.
4. Increase in labor force The progress of a country is in the hands of its
people.
Employment would mean enabling people to sustain their families’ needs as well
their children’s education.
To improve the economic lives of the Filipino people, the
Philippine government has implemented the following:
1.Providing job opportunities for the people-Department of Labor and Employment
( DOLE)
There is huge demand on skill-based jobs such as welding and piping. Sources of
employment : agriculture, industries, services, transportation, real estate, and
Education.
The labor force is compose of people aged 18-64 years old.
Children with age 17 years below and who are already working are considered part
of the society’s growing problem on child labor.
2. Establishing schools for Technical and Vocational courses
TESDA ( Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) is an agency that
administers these schools.
2. Establishing schools for Technical and Vocational courses- TESDA
These schools provide six month to two years of training on short courses such as
automotive, driving, sewing, and cosmetology.
3. Privatization selling of government stocks to private individuals or
corporations People will enjoy better services since these government stocks are
already owned by private individuals or corporations.
4. Supporting liberalization and free trade
The Philippines is an active member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC).
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) - This program helps in promoting the
development of the national economy because local manufacturers will be forced to
improve their products and decrease their prices.
6. Creating economic zones Designated place in the country that serves as the
center for
industrialization and where foreign investments can be found.
Different Economic Zones: Agro-Industrial,
Manufacturing Economic Zones, Tourism Economic Zones.
Programs on
Infrastructures and Public Works
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-
is a primary agency responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining the
infrastructures and public work projects such national highways, bridges,
floodway systems, health centers and public school buildings.
1.North Luzon and South Luzon Expressway a. North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)-
facilitates transportation of people from Metro Manila to the different provinces
in North and Central Luzon.

1.North Luzon and South Luzon Expressway

b. South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)-facilitates transportation of those who travel
from Metro Manila to the CALABARZON provinces.

2. LRT and MRT ( Metro Rail transit )-

Because of heavy traffic in Manila, the
government launched the Manila Light Rail Transit System (LRT).

2. LRT and MRT-

This is public transportation is a government property and under the management
of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

3. Airports – the government focuses on reconstructing the airport terminals in

the country. Aside from the NAIA, and other international, domestic airports are
also established all over the country.
4. Health Infrastructures- In 2013, the government allotted a total of 33 billion
pesos for the construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of hospitals, rural
health units, and barangay health centers in the country.
5. Flood Control Infrastructure Projects The government improves the irrigation
and flood control system in the country to avoid problems brought about by
widespread and massive flooding.
Protecting Human Rights : The Government’s
Responsibility
1. Maintains peace and order in the country
Department of National Defense(DND)- ensures the country has the peace and order.
It also protects people against threat of terrorism.
1. Maintains peace and order in the country-
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)- the Philippine National
Police under this Department, keeps Filipinos safe and protects them from
criminal elements.
2. Implements laws and dispenses justice Through the Department of Justice (DOJ),
justice is administered in the country. It guarantees that laws are effectively
and faithfully executed and punishment is given to those who violate the law.
3. Provides job opportunities Government provides job opportunities through DOLE.
It also protects the workers’ rights as well as ensures their safety in the
industries and companies under the supervision of the government.
4. Plans Budget
The government is accountable for the taxes they collect from the Filipinos.
Department of Budget and Management (DBM)- administers the national budget to
ensure fair, just and proper expenditures of the Filipinos’ family.
It also guards the financial operation of the local government and government-
owned companies and corporations.
5. Assists the poor and underprivileged- DPWH- Department of Social Welfare and
Development- provides social services and makes all efforts to alleviate poverty
in the country.
The government has programs as well for the less fortunate, beggars, and disabled.
Other government functions:
1.Department of Agriculture (DA)- administers the development of agriculture and
fisheries in the Philippines.
2. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)
Implements the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and other programs on
cultivation of lands for farmers.
3.Department of Finance (DOF) –
manages the finances of the country including collecting taxes from the citizens
and corporations.
4. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
Leads in establishing good relationship with other countries in the world.
5.Department of Energy (DOE) –
Implements measures to ensure the need of the country for electric energy is meet
also monitors the people’s electric consumption to ensure its proper
distribution.
6. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) –
Responsible for the protection of the country’s environment (conservation,
management, development and proper use of the natural resources.)
7.Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – conducts researches and
implements project which aims to improve the sector of science and technology in
the country.
8. Department of Tourism (DOT) –
Promotes tourism in the Philippines by encouraging and inviting other
nationalities to visit places in the country.
9.Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) –
ensures fast and effective
transportation and communication systems and manages the water, land, and air
transportation industries.
10. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Administers projects and programs that strengthens the trade industries in the
country.
Thanks for listening!