decentralization of the Philippine goverment .pptx

decentralization of the Philippine goverment .pptx

1. Decentralization of the Philippine Government

2. Who is he? What is his role? 2

3. Who is she? What is her role? 3 3

4. 4 National and Local Issues Form groups with three to four members. Make a list of three youth-related concerns that you think can be best addressed by the national government (e.g., any of the three main branches of government) and the local government (e.g., province, city, municipality, or barangay). Answer the guide questions in the next slide.

5. 5 For the National Government For the Local Government 1. 2. 3. National and Local Issues

6. 6 How did the group assign the listed concerns to be addressed by the national and local governments?

7. 7 Do you think the national and local governments are acting on these concerns? Why or why not?

8. 8 For the group, how important are the concerns being addressed by local governments such as the province, city, municipality, or barangay?

9. The Philippines is divided into 81 provinces 146 cities 1, 488 municipalities 42, 046 barangays 9

10. 10 How does the decentralization of power to local government units affect local governance?

11. 11 Defining Decentralization and Local Government The barangay is the smallest unit of government. The arrival of the Spanish colonial forces introduced a centralized system of government.

12. 12 Defining Decentralization and Local Government Decentralization “the transfer of planning, decision-making, or administrative authority from the central government to its field organizations, local governments, or nongovernmental organizations”

13. 13 Defining Decentralization and Local Government Three Forms of Decentralization Deconcentration Delegation Devolution

14. 14 How do the three forms of decentralization differ? 14

15. 15 Defining Decentralization and Local Government Local Government A territorial and political subdivision with two important elements: presence of a higher authority (subordination to the central government) fixed territory (geographical boundaries)

16. 16 Defining Decentralization and Local Government Key objectives of establishing local governments increased people’s participation delivery of public services

17. 17 Defining Decentralization and Local Government From centralization to decentralization The Philippines was highly centralized from the Spanish colonial period up to the Japanese occupation.

18. 18 Decentralization in the Philippines From centralization to decentralization Key issues with a centralized system efficiency responsiveness to people’s needs political motives (e.g., patronage politics and corruption)

19. 19 Decentralization in the Philippines From centralization to decentralization Post-war developments (1946-1972) include efforts toward decentralization and increased local autonomy.

20. 20 Decentralization in the Philippines From centralization to decentralization Significant legislative enactments on local government before the Martial Law period Barrio Charter Act (Republic Act No. 2370) Local Autonomy Act (Republic Act No. 2264) Decentralization Act of 1967 (Republic Act No. 5185)

21. 21 Decentralization in the Philippines From centralization to decentralization National and local authority were centralized under Ferdinand Marcos during the Martial Law period.

22. 22 Decentralization in the Philippines From centralization to decentralization 1973 Constitution: had provisions on local autonomy Kabataang Barangay: avenue for youth representation in the barangay local council; the precursor to the present-day Sangguniang Kabataan Batas Pambansa Blg. 337 or the Local Government Code was enacted in 1983 after the lifting of Martial Law

23. 23 Decentralization in the Philippines The Local Government Code of 1991 (RA No. 7160) key document for the administrative and legal framework of decentralization in the Philippines mandated by Article 10, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution

24. 24 Decentralization in the Philippines The Local Government Code of 1991 reorganized the government structure.

25. 25 Decentralization in the Philippines Five features of the Local Government Code of 1991 devolution of the responsibility for the delivery of various aspects of basic services transfer of certain regulatory and licensing powers increased financial resources available to LGUs empowerment of civil society in local governance encourages local governments to be entrepreneurial

26. 26 Decentralization in the Philippines Autonomous Regions Another track for strengthening local autonomy is the establishment of autonomous regions based on Article 10, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution

27. 27 Decentralization in the Philippines Autonomous Regions The BARMM, which replaced the ARMM, is the only autonomous region in the country. The provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Kalinga, Ifugao, and Mountain Province in Northern Luzon are still classified as the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) .

28. 28 Decentralization in the Philippines BARMM (formerly ARMM) Basilan Lanao del Sur Maguindanao Sulu Tawi-Tawi

29. 29 What are the major tracks of the 1987 Constitution toward greater local autonomy? 29

30. 30 Decentralization and Local Governance Positive impacts of decentralization on local governance Democratization (e.g., greater representation of sectoral groups in local bodies) Development (e.g., economic development) Governance and public administration (e.g., efficient and innovative public service delivery)

31. 31 Decentralization and Local Governance The Ortigas Business District in Metro Manila contributes to the economic development of many LGUs, including Pasig, Mandaluyong, and Quezon City.

32. 32 Decentralization and Local Governance Challenges of democratization uneven economic opportunities among local government units continuing rule of political dynasties persistence of political patronage and corruption

33. 33 True or False. Write true if the statement is correct. Otherwise, write false. Centralization in the Philippines began during the Spanish colonial period.

34. 34 True or False. Write true if the statement is correct. Otherwise, write false. The three main forms of decentralization are deconcentration, delegation, and democratization.

35. 35 True or False. Write true if the statement is correct. Otherwise, write false. The progressive trend towards decentralization began in the post-Martial Law period.

36. 36 True or False. Write true if the statement is correct. Otherwise, write false. Local government units are political and territorial subdivisions under the control of a higher authority.

37. 37 True or False. Write true if the statement is correct. Otherwise, write false. The Philippines is a unitary state.

38. 38 Decentralization transfers planning, decision-making, and administrative authority from the central government to its field organizations, local governments, or nongovernmental organizations (Rondinelli and Cheema 1983 as cited in Atienza 2006, 416). Decentralization has three major forms that differ in terms of the extent of authority transferred and the amount of autonomy provided to the units under the central government.These forms are deconcentration, delegation, and devolution.

39. 39 A local government unit is a territorial and political subdivision subordinated to a higher authority (e.g., the central government). The Philippines has had a long history of centralization, beginning in the Spanish colonial period. The progressive trend towards decentralization started during the Third Republic (1946–1972).

40. 40 The Local Government Code of 1991 provides the legal framework for decentralization in the Philippines. There are four levels of local government: province, city, municipality, and barangay.

41. 41 The 1987 Constitution provides the legal basis for establishing regions with relative autonomy, such as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Decentralization impacts the democratization , development , and governance and public administration at the local level.