Role of Philippine President Presentation .pptx

Role of Philippine President Presentation .pptx

1. The Role and Powers of the Philippine President Grade 12 – Philippine Politics and Governance

2. Learning Competencies - Explain the roles and powers of the President - Analyze how modern Presidents used their powers - Critique the use (or abuse) of presidential power

3. Who is the President? ✅ Head of State ✅ Head of Government ✅ Commander-in-Chief  

4. Powers of the President 1. Executive Power – leads the government 2. Military Power – commands the armed forces 3. Appointing Power – chooses officials 4. Budget Power – prepares the national budget 5. Diplomatic Power – makes foreign agreements 6. Veto Power – can reject laws 7. Emergency Power – acts during national crisis

5. Examples – Contemporary Presidents Ferdinand Marcos – Martial Law (1972)   Cory Aquino – Restored democracy (1986) Gloria Arroyo – Faced many corruption cases Benigno Aquino III – Focused on good governance Rodrigo Duterte – War on drugs, Build Build Build Bongbong Marcos – Current focus: economy, agriculture

6. Critiquing Presidential Power

7. Situation: President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972, citing threats from communist rebels and growing disorder. What power was used? Was it necessary? What were the effects?

8. After the 1986 People Power Revolution, President Cory Aquino used revolutionary powers to abolish the Batasang Pambansa and create a new government structure. Was this a justified use of power to restore democracy? What challenges came from this decision?

9. President Arroyo declared a State of National Emergency in 2006 after reports of a coup plot. She also used police power to arrest some political opponents. Did this action protect democracy or suppress it? Was it a proper use of emergency powers?

10. President Duterte launched an aggressive anti-drug campaign , resulting in thousands of deaths. He claimed it was to protect the country from drug syndicates. Did he go beyond presidential powers? What were the local and international responses?

11. President Marcos Jr. supported the creation of the Maharlika Investment Fund , a sovereign wealth fund. Critics questioned its transparency and source of funding. Is using national funds for investment a proper use of budgetary power? What are the risks and benefits?

12. Reflection Questions 1. Which power of the president is most important? Why? 2. Did any president abuse or use power well? 3. How should future presidents use their power?