Propose A Law

[pinpoint015]

 

I agree with this one on Federalism. We really need this para the peripheral regions are empowered to develop themselves. Instead of US model, we can follow the Spanish model on gradual decentralization.

 

Pero instead of keeping the presidential government, I suggest that we adopt the parliamentary system, for both federal and state levels. Such parliamentary system will encourage the growth of true political parties grounded on political platform and ideas. It will be more efficient dahil less ang gridlock since the executive/government (which exists because it has the majority support) comes from the legislative (in contrast to presidential where the president may be of different party from the majority of senators/reps which can disagree and sabotage one another). It will guarantee na ang prime minister will always be a competent leader, unlike today the head of government is popularly elected and so is prone to popularity and star factor. Much better if we adopt the Westminster system (ganda ng confrontational/adversarial setup nito between the government and the opposition!). There are lots of strengths of parliamentary system vs presidential, however the space here is limited.

The problem with the parliamentary form of government for the PHL are the politicians. Too much politicking. If the PM is powerful enough to control his party (if his party is the majority), he can be in control for a long period of time, even if he does good or bad.

[Shadow Minister]

The problem with the parliamentary form of government for the PHL are the politicians. Too much politicking. If the PM is powerful enough to control his party (if his party is the majority), he can be in control for a long period of time, even if he does good or bad.

Define "too much politicking." And how does that compare with the politicking in the current presidential system?

[pinpoint015]

Define "too much politicking." And how does that compare with the politicking in the current presidential system?

For me, (just my opinion), in a parliamentary for of government, the PM will just make his partymates happy, either prioritizing them for projects, or giving them what they want, etc., and not the people who voted them to the Parliament. Unlike in the Presidential form, every politician wants to be seen helping the people directly, hugging them and such (of course, not their job). The would-be President must court the whole nation, unlike a would-be PM, he just needs to court his district or province, then win the hearts of his fellow ministers afterwards.

[camus]

Ay Ang Dami...

 

For starters.... Schools with less than 50% passing sa nsat, bar, or boards (based on total number of graduates) should be have their accreditation from dep Ed removed immediately.

 

Simple logic. If more than half of your graduates can't pass, Ano use mo as a school? Linoloko mo Lang yung parents, sinasayang mo Pera Nila pambayad tuition fee.

[Shadow Minister]

For me, (just my opinion), in a parliamentary for of government, the PM will just make his partymates happy, either prioritizing them for projects, or giving them what they want, etc., and not the people who voted them to the Parliament. Unlike in the Presidential form, every politician wants to be seen helping the people directly, hugging them and such (of course, not their job). The would-be President must court the whole nation, unlike a would-be PM, he just needs to court his district or province, then win the hearts of his fellow ministers afterwards.

 

Don't worry, the parliamentary system isn't like that. Regarding the scenario you described (the PM colluding with his partymates and not serving the people), if they try to do that, how can they expect to remain in power and be re-elected if they don't solve the problems of the people in the first place? Plus there is the opposition - the largest party in the parliament not part of the government - led by the leader of the opposition with its own shadow ministers opposing gov't ministers. These people are motivated to find faults in the government and expose its incompetence. Plus there is also the question time, where MPs can question, challenge, and scrutinize the government in its conduct of business. If the government (and the ruling party) will slack and not do its job properly, and the opposition expose that, the ruling party could lose its majority in the parliament in the next election, and if it does, its leader will cease to be prime minister.

 

Many people think that parliamentary system is prone to abuse just because the PM is not directly elected and therefore only caters to his partymates. However, it has its own mechanisms for checks and balances, which include the shadow cabinet, question times (like the PMQs), and the committees. This is more efficient and more effective than the separation of powers used in presidential system.

[Shadow Minister]

Strongly agree on what you said about federalism and what it can do. It transfers the decision-making and accountability on those issues and policies (state economy, law enforcement, environment, etc.) to the state governments. Thus, they will no longer have excuses to under-perform on their duties. They cannot wait anymore for the central gov't to decide for them and to hand them funds. The national gov't can now concentrate on national and inter-state issues.

 

On how the authorities will be structured to do that, whether state or national level, dyan papasok ang presidential or parliamentary systems (or even semi-presidential).

[camus]

Government employees have to pass a civil service exam. But candidates for public office only need to know how to read and write. Parang Mali ata yun.

[Hari ng Spakol]

Death Penalty for Drug Pushers and Drug Lords

[JoshuaJacob]

Some of the laws that need to be looked at when DU30 is in Malacanang:

 

1) Go back to Death Penalty either by firing squad, lethal injection or hanging. But personally I would like to apply the HANGING for those Drug Pushers, Drug Protectors and Drug Lords. And most of ALL those that had been convicted for PLUNDER.

2) One-stop-shop for business creation

3) Lower the taxes for wage earner of below 50,000 pesos monthly

4) Remove the age limit for juvenile that had committed heinous crimes

5) Remove the BAIL for those Drug Pushers, Drug Protectors and Drug Lords

[Edmund Dantes]

Alisin na yan exit clearance for OFWs. Its bullshit bureaucratic procedure that helps no one. First of all, for a clearance it is not clear what exactly you are being "cleared from". Pag NBI or Police clearance, you are being cleared of any record of crime comitted. Pag clearance sa school you are being cleared of debts and any other neglected dues. Eh ang clearance of exit na yan? Paulit ulit ko ito tinatanong kung ano exactly cli-ni-clear nyan wala naman maisagot. Dagdag abala lang ito sa OFW, at dagdag revenue sa POEA na wala naman malinaw na pinupuntahan.

 

Kung refund lang sa travel tax at terminal fee, di working visa lang dapat ipakita.

[Vocare Ad Regnum]

ibalik ang ROTC

 

gawing constitutional right ang Right to Bear Arms (hahaha)

[camus]

Anti balimbing law. You can be a member of only 1 politician party. Bawal "guest" candidate at another party. You must be good standing member of your party at least 3 years before you can run for any office. So possible parin switch to another party, but you cannot do it last minute before elections. Pwede run as independent, but ganun din, you must declare yourself as independent at least 3 years.

[rockybrawler]

All puvs should be required to yield to private vehicles.

[camiar]

 

I agree with this one on Federalism. We really need this para the peripheral regions are empowered to develop themselves. Instead of US model, we can follow the Spanish model on gradual decentralization.

 

Pero instead of keeping the presidential government, I suggest that we adopt the parliamentary system, for both federal and state levels. Such parliamentary system will encourage the growth of true political parties grounded on political platform and ideas. It will be more efficient dahil less ang gridlock since the executive/government (which exists because it has the majority support) comes from the legislative (in contrast to presidential where the president may be of different party from the majority of senators/reps which can disagree and sabotage one another). It will guarantee na ang prime minister will always be a competent leader, unlike today the head of government is popularly elected and so is prone to popularity and star factor. Much better if we adopt the Westminster system (ganda ng confrontational/adversarial setup nito between the government and the opposition!). There are lots of strengths of parliamentary system vs presidential, however the space here is limited.

 

Federal-Parliamentary has a lot of advantages over our current system.

 

In addition,we need a true two-party system where members' loyalty is based on their support to the party's tenets and political platform.

 

The problem with the parliamentary form of government for the PHL are the politicians. Too much politicking. If the PM is powerful enough to control his party (if his party is the majority), he can be in control for a long period of time, even if he does good or bad.

 

But if the PM does bad, we can immediately fire the government through a no-confidence vote in the parliament.

 

I would rather have a Prime Minister elected by his own peer of elected Parliament Members, rather than somebody popularly elected by people who are not necessarily aware of the real and complex national and international issues like trade & economy, sovereignty & security.

 

In our present system we have to suffer six years if we elect an inept leader, just like how we did through the Abnoy administration.

Edited July 10, 2016 by camiar

[startoffbeat]

We can change to form of government to anything we want and as often as we want but if we have the same old same olds running the country then we will also be at square one. I propose a law that limits the number of times an elected official can run for office. ooooops, meron na pala iyan. tsk.