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RAMIR LARINO
MMPA-2A
COMMUNITARIANISM
Justice in the context of any community is based exclusively on the inviolable natural
rights of each individual, stating that “each person possesses an inviolability founded on
justice that even the welfare of society as a whole cannot override.” In other words,
according to Rawlsian theory, a truly just society cannot exist when the well-being of the
good” of the community and the social importance of the family unit.
good, more so than individual rights, determine each person’s social identity and sense of
individualism and unregulated capitalistic laissez-faire “buyer beware” policies that may
not contribute to—or may even threaten—the common good of the community.
The best example of Communitarianism actions in our city are annually conducting
SILAKBO (SIkad, LAkad, takBO) where it aims to protect and safeguard the Silang –
Sta. Rosa Sub-Watershed where everyone is encouraged and welcome to join in this
program. Another is conducting Coastal Clean-up in Brgy. Aplaya thru the initiative of
City Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) with the help of Philippine Coast
Guard, Dep-Ed youth Formation, and residents of Brgy. Aplaya where it aims to
maintain the coastline area and to teach the community of the importance and value of
Differing Approaches
Filling niches along the American political spectrum ranging from libertarian capitalism
define the role of the federal government in the daily lives of the people.
Authoritarian Communitarianism
Arising in the early 1980s, authoritarian communitarians advocated for giving the need to
benefit the common good of the community priority over the need to ensure the
autonomy and individual rights of the people. In other words, if it were deemed necessary
for the people to cede certain individual rights or freedoms to benefit the society as a
practices of East Asian authoritarian societies such as China, Singapore, and Malaysia, in
which individuals were expected to find their ultimate meaning in life through their
Responsive Communitarianism
more carefully-crafted balance between individual rights and social responsibilities to the
The modern responsive communitarian doctrine holds that individual liberties can be
preserved only through the protection of a civil society in which individuals respect and
protect their rights as well as the rights of others. In general, responsive communitarians
stress the need for individuals to develop and practice the skills of self-government while
remaining willing to serve the common good of the society when needed.
across multiple actors, levels, and networks. It suggests that governance processes are not
solely centralized within formal institutions like governments, but rather are dispersed
HEALTH: Operation Timbang to prevent malnutrition among children, Three (3) times
weekly supplementary feeding program, Regular dental checkup for children and elderly
Free medicines and consultation in the barangay health centers, Modernize Community
Sta. Rosa constructed laboratories, home economics room, industrial arts room and
computer rooms, free bags and school supplies are distributed to elementary students
annually, distribution of free books to students. Free skills training at Santa Rosa
an Emergency Response Team that underwent a Water Search and Rescue Training,
barangay composed of 1 team leader, 3 telephone operators, 6 first aiders, 3 rescue van
Multilevel Governance: Governance occurs not only at the national level but also at
with non-state actors, interact and collaborate to address complex issues that
be formal or informal, temporary or permanent, and allow for more flexible and
LIBERTARIAN SOCIALISM
among communities and individuals rather than being centralized in the state or other
hierarchical structures.
advocates for the dispersal of power to local communities, voluntary associations, and
worker cooperatives. Instead of a top-down approach to governance, decision-making
authority is devolved to the smallest possible units, allowing for direct participation and
autonomy.
processes are participatory and consensus-based, with an emphasis on equality and non-
Worker Control of Production: One of the central tenets of libertarian socialism is the
idea of workers' self-management and control of the means of production. This can take
the form of worker cooperatives, where workers collectively own and manage their
association over coercion. Instead of relying on the state to regulate economic and
Social Justice and Equality: Libertarian socialism emphasizes social justice and
opposing all forms of unjustified authority and coercion. While recognizing the need for
coordination and cooperation, it rejects hierarchical structures that concentrate power in