Politics Administration

The president insists on his advocacy on Bureau of Investigations’ work with

the death penalty amidst the long- regards to the uncovering of massive
standing fight against illegal drugs. fraud perpetuated against the public
According to his statement: health insurance; and the president’s
response to appoint a new Phil-Health
“I am aware that we still have a long way president.
to go in our fight against this social
menace. Let the reason why I advocate
the imposition of the death penalty for
crimes related to illegal drugs.”

The administrations directive to the top The improvement of our services hotline
five agencies (LTO, SSS, BIR, LRA, and which seeks to achieve its ultimate goal
PAG-IBIG) to immediately comply with of giving free access for the public.
the Ease of Doing Business Act. Failure According to the president:
improve services however, as per the
president, will have consequences. “Thanks to Executive Secretary
Medialdea, we have increased the
number of lines [for] Hotline 8888 to make
it more responsive to the public”
The administration’s effort to rehabilitate
The ratification of the Bangsamoro Boracay Island back to its pristine state.
Organic Law which fast-tracks the Ordering the closure of Boracay for six
establishment of regional government months to avoid further deterioration.
that will provide a secure and comfortable
life for the Muslim community. Mentioned also are the proud works of
the Boracay Inter-Agency task force led
by Secretary Cimatu.
The expansion of the Malasakit Centers Delegation of the president in the
which is sought to be achieved through National Task Force to End Local
the original concept of Bong Go. The Communist Armed Conflict in order to
president further advertises his work: harmonize governmental efforts in
attaining national development and
“Para manalo sa kampanya, ‘yon ang security.
mantra niya. Totohanin mo lang, Bong,
mapahiya tayong lahat.”
The Bilateral Labor Agreement with The enactment of Magna Carta for
Kuwait in 2018 serves as a testimony of Barangays in order to establish and
the president’s commitment to end clarify the terms that are claimed to be
abuses inflicted on our overseas Filipinos. truncated.

The president claims that his The presidents imploration to the

administration is performing a “delicate Congress to the immediate passing of the
balancing act” for the avoidance of Package 2 of the Comprehensive Tax
conflict with the Republic of China. In his Reform Program, or the TRABAHO Bill
words: that seeks to gradually lower corporate
income tax, and ultimately improve fiscal
“I am not ready or inclined to accept the benefits.
occurrence of more destruction, more
widows and more orphans, should war,
even on a limited scale, breaks out. More
and better results can be reached in the
privacy of a conference room than in a
squabble in public. That is why I will do in
the peaceful way, mindful of the fact that
it is our national pride and territorial
integrity that are at stake.”

Pursuant to aid our national government Government Rightsizing Bill that will
workers, the president urges the reconfigure the existing Metro-Manila
Congress to approve a new version of the centric bureaucracy and streamline
Salary Standardization Law. governmental systems in order to
promptly deliver services.

In response the demands of the new The president’s directive to the MMDA
investors coming within the year, the and the concerned local officials to
president urges the Congress to review reclaim public roads that are being used
and pass the National Land Use Act. For for private ends. According to his
it would serve as a basis for LGUs in statement:
crafting development plans, and cater
economic activities. “I reiterate my directive, my request, my
pleadings to the MMDA and all concerned
local officials in Metro Manila, and all
other cities, to undertake immediate
action to ensure the speedy and smooth
flow of vehicular traffic.”
The president’s directive to pass a more Full implementation of the Rice
responsive version of the bill that Tariffication Law along with its Rice
establishes the Coconut Farmers’ Trust Competitiveness Enhancement Fund to
Fund to further ensure the accelerated safeguard the livelihood of small farmers
utilization of coco levy funds. through the provisions of modern farm
equipment and subsidiaries.
Revival of the Mandatory ROTC for both
grade 11 and 12 students. To bolster the
given defense-related systems. According
to the president:
 “Very important. Alam mo ‘pag mag
giyera-giyera, 10 out of 10 hindi
marunong maghawak ng baril to defend
even his father and mother and brothers
and sisters. Itong mga bata ngayon, they
are bereft of the patriotism and the love of
country. Balik sila dito. I think a military
training would be good for everybody.”

Practices in Politics and Administration which affects our developmental goals:

1. RED TAPE – Even with the passing of Anti-Red Tape act into Law, the act of
prolonged and inefficient bureaucratic procedures still remains rampant which
significantly impedes the Administrative apparatus of state, As the President has stated,
he is imploring all citizens to act accordingly when faced with Red Tape and graft. The
President has insisted that citizens inform him of instances of Red Tape and Graft so
that the perpetuators may be punished accordingly.

2. CORRUPTION – A long-standing problem that exists in every government. It is a

concept that impedes both Politics and Administration. The prevalence of corruption is
still persistent even with the passing of laws and regulations that combats it.

3. POLITICIZATION OF PROGRAMS – A strong example is shown in what Senator

Bong Go did in the issue of the Frigate Purchase. Politicization of programs remains a
hindrance to developmental programs of the government for it impedes governmental
apparatus in attaining efficiency.

4. POLITICAL APPOINTEES – The President has been adamant that most of those
appointed to their positions and have the security of tenure are in the practice of
corruption, such as in the Bureau of Customs where majority are under investigation.

Public Administration and/or Towards Development:

Since Public Administration has been introduced in the Philippines, the discipline has
played a significant role in the development of our nation. The principles that are laid-
out by Public Administration such as the Merit system served as the governmental
mechanism that enabled Filipinos to govern our country. Also, since the Spanish era,
serving the government has been the popular and the most preferred career for an
individual because it provides comfort of living whilst enjoying a sense of empowerment.
This concept was bolstered during the American times, where Civil Service system was
introduced. Finally, the discipline has maintained a dynamic characteristic that is
inclined to pursue one goal: that is to serve the many. Public Administration enables an
individual to manage and allocate resources, which is essential for governance. In the
context of Development, Public Administration’s ultimate goal, as like what Frank
Goodnow stated, is to pursue development of the Public Aspect of the Society.

Development Administration vs. Administration for Development:

In relation to the paper entitled “Is there Philippine Public Administration? Or Better still,
For Whom is Philippine Public Administration?” Brilliantes and Fernandez (2008), it has
been stated that Development Administration refers to the framework of the State to
examine economic, political, and social challenges in order to rebuild, foster, and adapt
institutions to the dynamic and timeless needs of both the society and citizenry. In
essence, development administration is concerned to the development of the society
through programs, projects, policies and ideas that are focused in National
Development – led by skilled and objective bureaucrats. It is considered as the
engineering of social sciences, for it emphasizes the need for bureaucratic reforms
which in turn respond to the needs of globalization, arising demands, and public needs.
Administration for Development is government application of principles of development
administration and good governance that seeks to bring changes to how the country is
administered, Development Administration in way can be stated leads to Administration
for Development, both share core principles and one is influenced by the other.

Role of Philippine Public Administration to achieve equity and national

development:

Public Administration is the primary medium for citizens to achieve their aspirations of
serving the country. It is where a principled administration is established, and equity in
administration is observed. Public Administration mandates the efficient management of
resources, which is the duty of every administrator. With that being said, achieving
national development could be achieved if administrators master the art of governing
objectively; whilst also keeping in mind that public welfare is the top priority. It is the
utmost duty of every administrator to ensure effective governance through the
appropriate and transparent allocations of these resources provided. The hindrances to
both politics and administration such as corruption, politicization of programs, spoils-
system and red-tape should be abolished, in order for Public Administration to
effectively fulfill its duty of bringing development in the society.