On Social Awareness (Current Landscape of Philippine Politics - Lauren's Greenfield's "THE KINGMAKER" (2019) )
On Social Awareness (Current Landscape of Philippine Politics - Lauren's Greenfield's "THE KINGMAKER" (2019) )
On Social Awareness (Current Landscape of Philippine Politics - Lauren's Greenfield's "THE KINGMAKER" (2019) )
3. What do you think about the current political landscape of our country? Is there
something that should be eradicated or changed? If none, explain your answer. If
there is/are, what is/are this/these and justify your answer.
In the Philippines, the year 2016 can be characterized in terms of choices,
changes, and challenges. As an election year, the people once again chose a new set of
leaders.From the five candidates for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte of Davao emerged
as the victor. His rise to the top has led to several changes in terms of presidential style,
management, and politics. His war on drugs received both acclamations and criticisms
from various sectors in the Philippines and abroad. The first six months of the Duterte
administration is not without its share of issues and controversies, ranging from domestic
issues such as the Marcos burial to international ones like the perceived anti-United
States and pro-China and Russia foreign policy. This political view is just my perception
on why our country still endures to be in a weak state. And that the anticipation for
making a well built, sustainable state are weak under the current political system. I argue
that expectations for democratic consolidation in the Philippines in the near future appear
bleak. Political clientelism has given way to rapid corrosions of public institutions.
Although not as authoritarian as the Marcos regime, Duterte administration has growing
authoritarian tendencies: centralization of power in the executive, heightened repression;
a much weakened rule of law and increase influence of the military.
Philippines has tons of cases in terms of eradicating nor changing our systems.
Get rid of electing corrupt and worthless politicians again and again. In This is one of the
root causes why Philippine government is not developing, still weak and futile.
Furthermore, The Filipino people are currently are in danger with the hands of a dictator
and a facist president. We, the people of the Philippines, are united wishing for a change;
to oust the President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte. We are in need of change within
our society. We need independent political system that upheld the rights of people.
Whose prioritization is to put Filipinos state forefront. Incompetence kills but
incompetence praised by blind followers makes the killing and injustice look like it’s
okay and justified.
4. Did this documentary help you in your perspective regarding our political system and
political leaders in our country? What were your realizations after watching this film?
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https://www.change.org/p/the-filipino-people-oust-duterte