"Thus, the remedy may no longer lie in looking for a model president, as this has been shown to be mere wishful thinking. The remedy lies in pushing for the collective expression of a growing number of Filipinos who crave systemic change. There have been various paradigms for state reform, such as amending the Constitution to reduce presidential powers and adopt federalism or a parliamentary system of government."
The former head of UP Manila Pol Sc Bobby M. Tuazon has a good analysis but he fell short of acknowledging the intensifying Federalist movement led by Mayor Rody Duterte.
He writes "Although the Philippine state has long been ripe for change, it will probably take another generation to bear fruit."
I beg to disagree. I say the time is now. Now is the right time. We can do it in 2016-2022 to effect real change! But first, we need to get someone with a real intent and passion for change like Mayor Rody Duterte to Malacanang to effect our country's transformation.
Brilliant !!!!
ReplyDeleteFederalism is about individuals giving as little as possible of their God given freedom to group of people in order to form a society. Federalism is not big government dictating to group of people or society. Parliament system is good for Philippines because you elect the poo party and their platform. More efficient and fast. You know what your getting . Philippines does not have a long tradition of democracy so s two party system like USA will not work for Filipinos