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    The document discusses the potential benefits of adopting a federal system of government in the Philippines instead of the current unitary system. It outlines the key differences, such as federalism dividing power between a central and regional governments, compared to unitary systems vesting most power in the central government. The three main promises of federalism for the Philippines are described as: 1) Better democracy by empowering local communities, 2) Good governance through participatory and accountable systems, and 3) Governance that respects cultural diversity by giving autonomy to different regions. In conclusion, federalism is presented as a way to better share power across the diverse cultures and peoples of the Philippines.

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    The document discusses the potential benefits of adopting a federal system of government in the Philippines instead of the current unitary system. It outlines the key differences, such as federalism dividing power between a central and regional governments, compared to unitary systems vesting most power in the central government. The three main promises of federalism for the Philippines are described as: 1) Better democracy by empowering local communities, 2) Good governance through participatory and accountable systems, and 3) Governance that respects cultural diversity by giving autonomy to different regions. In conclusion, federalism is presented as a way to better share power across the diverse cultures and peoples of the Philippines.

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    The document discusses the potential benefits of adopting a federal system of government in the Philippines instead of the current unitary system. It outlines the key differences, such as federalism dividing power between a central and regional governments, compared to unitary systems vesting most power in the central government. The three main promises of federalism for the Philippines are described as: 1) Better democracy by empowering local communities, 2) Good governance through participatory and accountable systems, and 3) Governance that respects cultural diversity by giving autonomy to different regions. In conclusion, federalism is presented as a way to better share power across the diverse cultures and peoples of the Philippines.

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    WHY SHOULD THE PHILIPPINES BE

    INTO FEDERALISM FROM THE PRESENT


    UNITARY SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT?
    (PRESENTS THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF
    FEDERAL SYSTEM)

    The term federalism is derived from the Latin


    root, foedus which means formal agreement
    or covenant.

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    FEDERALISM Defined
    -A system of government in which powers are divided and
    shared by a central (federal) government and its regional(State)
    governments.

    Before we proceed how this system works, let’s be familiar


    first with the present system of government that is
    operating now. It is called Unitary System of Government.
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    What is UNITARY SYSTEM?
    All Powers and Authority of the state are vested in the highly
    centralized government with the following aspects:
    - It has a constitution that outlines
    the duties, powers and people of
    the central government. LGU has
    its uniform laws called Local
    Government Code.
    - It has a constitution that outlines
    the duties, powers and people of
    the central government.

    - Central government can give power to create lower levels of


    government like cities, municipalities, provinces and regions.
    This power can be changed federalism
    or taken back at any time.
    - Of the 100% revenues/annual income of the LGU,70% is to be
    remitted to the central and 30% is to be retained by the LGU.

    - 30% for annual disposal of


    the LGU

    - 70% for the central


    government.

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    THE FEDERAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
    Federalism Defined- it is a system of
    government in which powers are divided
    and shared by the central (Federal)
    government and its regional (State)
    governments.

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    GOVERNMENT
    Federal State
    Executive Executive
    President or Prime Minister Governor or Premier

    Legislative Legislative
    Congress or Parliament Congress or Parliament
    Unicameral or Bicameral Unicameral or Bicameral

    Judiciary Judiciary
    Supreme Court and Lower State Supreme Court and
    Federal Courts Lower State Courts

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    State Constitution
    PROS AND CONS OF UNITARY
    AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS
    Unitary system Federal system
    Pro: Pro:

    - promotes national - good for large, culturally


    unity diverse countries

    Con: Con:
    - Public policies may not - conflict between federal
    fit the needs of the and state government,
    entire country or conflicting or competing laws
    population.
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    PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS, CAPITALS, AND
    GEOGRAPHICAL EXTENTS
    Letter State Capital

    Federal Administrative
    M Region of Metro Manila
    Manila

    A Northern Luzon Tuguegarao

    B Central Luzon Tarlac City

    C Southern Tagalog Tagaytay

    D Mimaropa Mamburao

    E Bicol Legazpi

    F Eastern Visayas Catbalogan

    G Central Visayas Cebu City

    H Western Visayas Iloilo City

    I Northern Mindanao Cagayan de Oro

    J Southern Mindanao Davao City

    K Bangsamoro Marawi
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    Monetary
    Federal Authority

    Declare War Environmental Protection


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    State/Domestic
    Authority

    Laws, Social Education Curriculum


    Order & Justice

    Foreign Trade

    Tourism Promotion of Culture

    Autonomy guaranteed by state constitution


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    POWER SHARING AND
    COORDINATION
    The Federal And State Governments
    Are Coordinating On The Following
    Aspects:
    Environmental Protection
    School Calendar Days
    School Curriculum
    Qualifications of Teachers
    Enact and Enforce Law and Order
    Tax Collection
    Wealth Sharing
    (30Fed /70 State )
    Debts - 30% federal
    - 70% state
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    THREE PROMISES OF By Jan Erk
    FEDERALISM
    1. Better Democracy - best suited for
    Philippine Federalism by giving the
    constituents voice and be heard by the state
    government and empowering the local
    communities where ordinary people, local
    political parties and other democratic
    personalities to give reactions and participate
    in the decision- making,give honor and bring
    to justice to the state government officials
    who failed to execute laws, order, social
    services, and justice. This is what we call
    Democratic Accountabilities
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    THREE PROMISES OF By Jan Erk
    FEDERALISM
    2. Good Governance - This composes eight
    extra-ordinary characteristics:
    i. participatory
    ii. consensus oriented
    iii. accountability
    iv. transparency
    v. responsive – positive action
    vi. effective and efficient
    vii. equitable
    viii. inclusive

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    THREE PROMISES OF By Jan Erk
    FEDERALISM
    3. Governance for cultural diversity - This gives
    autonomy to the diverse Filipino cultures
    based on dialect, religious belief to manage
    their own economic and political affairs in the
    government to become more effective.

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    THE PROMISES OF PHILIPPINE FEDERALISM

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    THE MOST IMPORTANT KEY TO
    FEDERALISM

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