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Germany to Assist Philippines in Shift of Government to Federalism

Unknown 9:03 AM Assist , federalism , Germany , government , Philippines , Shift

<div class="hidepic" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDB_5loT4R5LPGLU3bsvBxKXysOx8eVDpytqVW-Ziz3G-Pqylx36PaIbDMRcUyLNwtMz5YzT8398Q0juPtUMqfvVQRSO4xdUUsI7fKIFZQ20RyyJi9S_RnHcX8ANwrfJdB18fQ6-7U71Y/s1600/german+embassy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDB_5loT4R5LPGLU3bsvBxKXysOx8eVDpytqVW-Ziz3G-Pqylx36PaIbDMRcUyLNwtMz5YzT8398Q0juPtUMqfvVQRSO4xdUUsI7fKIFZQ20RyyJi9S_RnHcX8ANwrfJdB18fQ6-7U71Y/s1600/german+embassy.jpg"/></a></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Germany </b>is willing to help the <b>Philippines </b>in shifting the current government system into a Federal state. </div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">In his speech at the Global Autonomy, Governance and Federalism (<b>GAGF</b>) Forum 2016, <b>Michael Hasper</b> of the <b>German Embassy s</b>aid, “We are happy to share our experience with a federal system and contribute to discussions in other countries.”</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Organizers </b>of the forum was <b>Cotabato </b>City-based think tank Institute for Autonomy and Good Governance, and the <b>Konrad Adenauer Foundation of Germany’s</b> ruling party, and the C<b>hristian Democratic Union</b>.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">He even discussed that there are different types of a <b>federal government </b>and that “a federal constitution can only be successful if it fits the specific needs of a country and its people.”</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">“In Germany, our present federal constitution is also popular because it was introduced as a tool to end dictatorship. When the Nazis established their authoritarian regime, they broke with our federal traditions and introduced a centralized system. And when we reintroduced democracy in Germany after the Nazi regime, the reintroduction of federalism and a federal constitution became key,” he pointed out the need to speed up problem-solving in a federal setup.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Hasper even said that Federalism serves as “an instrument to foster political participation and democracy.”</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">However, the diplomat said that <b>changing political system</b> will also comes at a price, and that the political processes will take longer.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Germany to Assist Philippines in Shift of Government to Federalism" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4B3CoxR1OGVfRqnwUcfzvmLR2CYUtb0VOUJ0gUMtLggSTOxJ2MguV7Ih02Oov6yrmMgMSZ7X9hgMIAhmBcqOEW0PZCNRCkcP2vBmy2uxKZ8fhHuO6VDfTwOgT4cDu_F7-ChfKIRPyhs/s640/federalism.jpg" title="Germany to Assist Philippines in Shift of Government to Federalism" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">Source: </span><a href="http://viralvidyos.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: small;" target="_blank">TNP </a><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://f.inq.ph/KYNiNE2" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: small;" target="_blank">Inquirer</a></div>

Germany is willing to help the Philippines in shifting the current government system into a Federal state. In his speech at the Global Auto...

Koko Pimentel says federalism is not perfect but is the answer to PH problems

Unknown 6:09 AM Answer , federalism , Koko , Perfect , Pimentel , Problems , says

<div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-top" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div><br/><div class="post-thumbnail"> <a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/08/koko-pimentel-says-federalism-is-not-perfect-but-is-the-answer-to-ph-problems/10268591_633418826751563_2554093123762783086_n/"><img alt="" src="http://kickerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/10268591_633418826751563_2554093123762783086_n-e1470370820861-599x264.jpg" title="Koko Pimentel"/></a> <span class="wp-caption-text">Image via Official Facebook page of Office of Senator Koko Pimentel (Team Koko)</span> </div><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside><ul><li><strong>Senate President Koko Pimentel said federalism is not the cure but is the answer to problems of the nation</strong></li><br/><li><strong>He emphasized that the country should adopt its own form of federalism by learning from other nations</strong></li><br/><li><strong>He said there is also a need to recognize the “diversity of identities” in the Philippines</strong></li><br/></ul><p>Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III reiterated that although federalism will not be the cure for all the problems facing the country, it may be the answer to “lingering problems” that still exist.</p><br/><p>Pimentel, who together with PDP-Laban party mate President Rodrigo Duterte, is pushing for a federal form of government to be implemented in the country.</p><br/><p>“We do not see federalism to be the cure-all to all our problems. Federalism is not a perfect system but it may be the answer to the country’s lingering problems rooted in our country’s multi-cultural nature,” he said, as previously quoted by <a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/576295/news/nation/koko-pimentel-federalism-not-cure-all-but-may-answer-country-s-ills/just_in">GMA News</a>.</p><br/><p>The Senate President emphasized the importance for the Philippines to create its own system of federal government; recognizing the “diversity of identities” within the country in order to help different communities embrace a common national identity.</p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-middle"><br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/><p>He calls federalism as the next logical step for the country in order to decentralize. In order to create a uniquely Filipino form of federalism, Pimentel proposes adopting best practices from around the world.</p><br/><p>“We just like the French who created their own system for themselves, then Filipinos can also create a uniquely Filipino system for the Phillipines … not similar to any other in the world. I propose that we adopt the best features of the governments in Europe, North America, Australia, and even Malaysia and adapt them to our needs. We should not also close your eyes to the newly emerging federations in South America and Africa,” he said.</p><br/><p>He notes however, that academics have pointed out that there is no one perfect model of federalism in the world.</p><br/><p>“Each country must discern its own version of federalism according to peculiar conditions of their societies. Therefore, it is important to learn from the experiences, whether good or bad, of existing federations,” he added.</p><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside> <center> </center><br/><p><strong><a href="https://blockads.fivefilters.org">Let’s block ads!</a></strong> <a href="https://github.com/fivefilters/block-ads/wiki/There-are-no-acceptable-ads">(Why?)</a></p><br/><p><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/08/koko-pimentel-says-federalism-is-not-perfect-but-is-the-answer-to-ph-problems/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-bottom" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div>

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President Duterte willing to offer his resignation if government shifts to federalism

Unknown 4:04 PM ‘resignation’ , Duterte , federalism , government , offer , President , shifts , Willing

<div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-top" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div><br/><div class="post-thumbnail"> <a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/07/president-duterte-willing-to-offer-his-resignation-if-government-shifts-to-federalism/rappler-10/"><img alt="" src="http://kickerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Rappler-1-600x264.jpg" title="Rappler"/></a> <span class="wp-caption-text">Image capture of video by Rappler via YouTube Account </span> </div><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside><ul><li><strong>President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to resign as the chief executive if the government will shift to a federal form of government during his term</strong></li><br/><li><strong>Duterte mentioned that it will be best for the Philippines to copy the French government set up where there’s a president and a prime minister</strong></li><br/><li><strong>Duterte said he is doing his work for love of the country, however, he admitted he is unhappy with the present set-up</strong></li><br/></ul><p>MANILA, President – President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to resign as the chief executive if the government will shift to a federal form of government during his term.</p><br/><p>“Two years, if you have the federal setup, I will resign as President. Three years, sibat ako (I will go). Four years, ay salamat (thanks),” Duterte said.</p><br/><p>Nestor Corrales mentioned in his article for <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/800481/duterte-willing-to-resign-if-govt-shifts-to-federalism">Inquirer</a> that the Philippine president made the remarks in his speech during an event with the League of Cities and Provinces at Malacañang on Wednesday night.</p><br/><p>Duterte mentioned that it will be best for the Philippines to copy the French government setup where there’s a president and a prime minister.</p><br/><p>“My advice is copy, copy the French setup. We have to because ang Filipino gusto talaga niya mag-boto ng Presidente ‘yan (Filipinos want to vote for their President). Hindi mo kunin sa kanila ‘yan eh (Don’t get that from them),” he said.</p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-middle"><br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/><p>The President said he is willing to offer his resignation as soon as the shift to a federal government is ready.</p><br/><p>“If they can shorten the proceedings, you have a Constitution that’s federal in three or two years, then you have to elect a president. Of course that would automatically, legally mean hindi na ako pwede (I’m not allowed), so I will offer to resign,” he said.</p><br/><p>During the campaign period, Duterte has been very vocal on supporting federalism over the present form of government; saying the system would empower local governments and pave the way for prosperity in the regions.</p><br/><p>In a <a href="http://www.rappler.com/nation/141193-duterte-resign-philippines-federalism">Rappler</a> story by Pia Ranada, it was mentioned that Duterte once again noted during his first State of the Nation Address on July 25 that he is willing to resign if a federal form of government would be adapted.</p><br/><p>Duterte also reiterated the same statement that he would no longer run for President if the system would push through.</p><br/><p>“Ako, nagtratrabaho ako (Me, I’m working). Do not feel short-changed. My will to work is there, but if you’ll ask me if I am happy, I am not,” he said.</p><br/><p>“What’s really pushing me to move is my love for my country,” he added.</p><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside> <center> </center><br/><p><strong><a href="https://blockads.fivefilters.org">Let’s block ads!</a></strong> <a href="https://github.com/fivefilters/block-ads/wiki/There-are-no-acceptable-ads">(Why?)</a></p><br/><p><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/07/president-duterte-willing-to-offer-his-resignation-if-government-shifts-to-federalism/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-bottom" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div>

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Federalism in PH: Former senate president eyes for the creation of 11 federal states, more senators

Unknown 12:21 PM creation , Eyes , federal , federalism , Former , More , President , Senate , Senators , States

<div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-top" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div><br/><div class="post-thumbnail"> <a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/06/former-senate-president-eyes-for-the-creation-of-11-federal-states-more-senators/maxresdefault-3-e1466259664720/"><img alt="" src="http://kickerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/maxresdefault-3-e1466259664720-1-600x264.jpg" title="Nene Pimentel"/></a> <span class="wp-caption-text">Screenshot from YouTube channel of Mel Micah Catalon</span> </div><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside><ul><li><strong>Former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. pushes for a federal Republic of the Philippines</strong></li><br/><li><strong>His proposal includes creation of 11 federal states with some 81 senators</strong></li><br/><li><strong>Proposed federal states are as follows: Luzon (4 states), Visayas (4 states), Mindanao (3 states),  and Metro Manila which will serve as the capital</strong></li><br/></ul><p>As he pushes for a federal Republic of the Philippines, former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr. set his sights to propose for the creation of 11 federal states under a presidential form of government.</p><br/><p>Pimentel’s proposal, an article written by Katerina Francisco on <a href="http://www.rappler.com/nation/136729-pimentel-proposal-federalism-81-senators-11-states">Rappler</a>, includes increasing the number of elected senators to 81 based on the proposed number of federal states.</p><br/><p>As explained by the former senate president during a talk organized by the Harvard Kennedy School alumni at Club Filipino in San Juan City last June 17, he outlined his proposal for a federal form of government that would divide the country into autonomous regions with the authority to impose policies for their own affairs.</p><br/><p>He said that under the setup, the central government will retain powers to address issues of national interest that will include foreign policy and national security.</p><br/><p>Proposing for the creation of some 11 federal states, Pimentel claimed this will be created out of the existing administrative regions, so that the identities of the proposed states would already be familiar to the people.</p><br/><p>The following are the proposed federal states which Pimentel identified: Luzon with four states (Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Bicol); Visayas also with four states ( Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and Minparom composing of Mindoro Oriental and Mindoro Occidental, Palawan and the Kalayaan Islands, Romblon, Marinduque); Mindanao with three states (Northern Mindanao which can be subdivided into Northwestern and Northeastern Mindanao, Southern Mindanao, Bangsamoro). Metro Manila will serve as the capital of the federal republic of the Philippines.</p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-middle"><br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/><p>As such, Pimentel disclosed that the Bangsamoro federal state will serve beneficial and of utmost importance to maintain peace and order in the southern area in Mindanao. Stressing this, he pointed out that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) may no longer be needed.</p><br/><p>In addition to this, Pimentel made a suggestion to retain the current presidential form as he proposed that the two highest post– president and vice president– should be elected as a tandem instead of being voted separately.</p><br/><p>Likewise, a bicameral Congress will be retained, but the federal state senators will be elected by the states themselves. Thus, his proposal would suggest an increase in the number of senators with each of the 11 federal states to be represented by six senators, with six more coming from Metro Manila and nine overseas senators which will total to 81 senators.</p><br/><p>Sabah will then be added as part of the Philippines’ territory and converting it into another federal state, Pimentel suggested further noting that the territory of the federal republic should include Scarborough Shoal and the Kalayaan Group of Islands in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).</p><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside> <center> </center><br/><p><strong><a href="https://blockads.fivefilters.org">Let’s block ads!</a></strong> <a href="https://github.com/fivefilters/block-ads/wiki/There-are-no-acceptable-ads">(Why?)</a></p><br/><p><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/06/former-senate-president-eyes-for-the-creation-of-11-federal-states-more-senators/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-bottom" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div>

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Ex-Sen. Pimentel says interest in PH federalism increased after Duterte’s election win

Unknown 3:44 PM after , Duterte's , election , ExSen , federalism , increased , interest’ , Pimentel , says

<div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-top" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div><br/><div class="post-thumbnail"> <a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/06/ex-sen-pimentel-says-interest-in-ph-federalism-increased-after-dutertes-election-win/maxresdefault-3-3/"><img alt="" src="http://kickerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/maxresdefault-3-e1466259664720-600x264.jpg" title="Nene Pimentel"/></a> <span class="wp-caption-text">Screenshot from YouTube channel of Mel Micah Catalon </span> </div><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside><ul><li><strong>Former Sen. Nene Pimentel says there has been increased interest about federalism after Duterte’s election win</strong></li><br/><li><strong>Both Duterte and Pimentel are advocates for a shift to federalism for the Philippines</strong></li><br/><li><strong>Pimentel is also the principal author of the country’s Local Government Code</strong></li><br/></ul><p>Former Senator Nene Pimentel, one of the most vocal supporters of federalism in the Philippines, says there has been increased interest regarding the matter after the electoral victory of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.</p><br/><p>Pimentel, who was the principal author of the Local Government Code and who once authored a Senate resolution calling for a constitutional  amendment to shift to federalism, has begun a speaking tour about the federal form of government.</p><br/><p>“<em>Mukhang na-excite na sila. </em>[It looks like they are excited.] There are so many requests for seminar now on federalism. <em>Narinig nila yung salita na federalism pero hindi nila alam</em> [They hear the word federalism but they do not know] what is in there for me. How will it affect my life as an individual citizen of this country? <em>Dumadami na yung mga imbitasyon tungkol dito</em> [There have been many invitations about this] which is a good thing, I think,” the former senator told <a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/570394/news/nation/more-people-interested-in-federalism-after-duterte-victory">GMA News</a>.</p><br/><p>Both Duterte and Pimentel are members of the PDP-Laban party and have similar views about pushing for federalism in the country.</p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-middle"><br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/><p>Under Pimentel’s proposal for federalism, the country would be composed of 11 federal states with Metro Manila as the federal administrative region.</p><br/><p>The 11 states would be based on the present regional administrative divisions and would be called: Northern Luzon with Tuguegarao City as capital, Central Luzon, with Tarlac City as capital, Southern Tagalog, with Tagaytay City as capital, Bicol, with Legazpi City as capital, Eastern Visayas, with Catbalogan as capital, Central Visayas, with Toledo City as capital, Western Visayas, with Iloilo as capital, Minparom, with Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental as capital, Northern Mindanao, with Cagayan de Oro as capital, Southern Mindanao, with Davao City as capital, and the Bangsamoro, with Marawi as capital.</p><br/><p>Pimentel notes that the shift to federalism would address the problems faced by the currently stalled Bangsamoro Basic Law.</p><br/><p>In addition, he says, the national central government would share political and economic power with regional and local governments.</p><br/><p>“With this, we immediately establish 112 centers of power, finance, and development throughout the country,” he said.</p><br/><p>After being invited to the recent federalism forum hosted by Harvard Kennedy School alumni in San Juan City, Pimentel is expected to hold similar talks with inivtations in Iba, Zambales, Bacolod City, Leyte, and Camarines Norte.</p><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside> <center> </center><br/><p><strong><a href="https://blockads.fivefilters.org">Let’s block ads!</a></strong> <a href="https://github.com/fivefilters/block-ads/wiki/There-are-no-acceptable-ads">(Why?)</a></p><br/><p><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/06/ex-sen-pimentel-says-interest-in-ph-federalism-increased-after-dutertes-election-win/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-bottom" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div>

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Federalism in PH: Former senate president eyes for the creation of 11 federal states, more senators

Ex-Sen. Pimentel says interest in PH federalism increased after Duterte’s election win

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