Researcher posits that Republic Act No. 11469, otherwise known as the Bayanihan to Heal as One Ac... more Researcher posits that Republic Act No. 11469, otherwise known as the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, contains questionable provisions that may be challenged. Certain provisions are constitutionally infirm, while others are superfluous, overbroad and unnecessary. Researcher hopes that this paper will encourage further discussion and engagement regarding the subject law.
The Local Government Code of 1991 is one of the boldest and most progressive laws passed in the P... more The Local Government Code of 1991 is one of the boldest and most progressive laws passed in the Philippines. By initiating devolution in the country, this Code forever changed the landscape of Philippine local governance. The role of local government units (LGUs) expanded as certain functions of the national government were transferred to them. Among the powers granted by the Local Government Code to LGUs is public fiscal administration. In the process of public fiscal decentralization, the local governments were given a wide range of fiscal powers together with an expanded scope of expenditure responsibilities. In this study, the researcher aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the impact of fiscal decentralization to local governments’ delivery of basic social services. The researcher will investigate the flaws of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) distribution, correlate poverty statistics with the GDP of the Philippines, and conduct a survey assessing local governments’ performance. Afterwards, positive and negative effects of fiscal decentralization will be weighed for discussion. Results of these investigations will be indicative of how fiscal decentralization affected the system of local governance in the Philippines. Upon completion, this research would help further one’s understanding of the consequences of fiscal decentralization in the Philippines and contribute to future research on similar topic.
Gender Bias in the Philippine Labor Market: Case of Filipinas in informal sector and precarious work, 2018
The Philippine labor market has put women at disadvantageous position, forcing them into vulnerab... more The Philippine labor market has put women at disadvantageous position, forcing them into vulnerable employment (such as prostitution) and unpaid work (such as domestic and care work). While the gender politics in the Philippines is changing, women are still struggling to escape traditional image of a Filipina that is weak, docile, and prone to sexual abuse. The feminist movement was instrumental in the enactment of laws that seek to protect women and broaden their role in the society, but the campaign still faces issues in terms of implementation and regulation. Challenges identified include 1) unpaid domestic work and care burden, 2) limited access to resources (including credit and financial services), 3) inadequate education and lack of training program for skills development, and 4) pervading societal discrimination.
Researcher posits that Republic Act No. 11469, otherwise known as the Bayanihan to Heal as One Ac... more Researcher posits that Republic Act No. 11469, otherwise known as the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, contains questionable provisions that may be challenged. Certain provisions are constitutionally infirm, while others are superfluous, overbroad and unnecessary. Researcher hopes that this paper will encourage further discussion and engagement regarding the subject law.
The Local Government Code of 1991 is one of the boldest and most progressive laws passed in the P... more The Local Government Code of 1991 is one of the boldest and most progressive laws passed in the Philippines. By initiating devolution in the country, this Code forever changed the landscape of Philippine local governance. The role of local government units (LGUs) expanded as certain functions of the national government were transferred to them. Among the powers granted by the Local Government Code to LGUs is public fiscal administration. In the process of public fiscal decentralization, the local governments were given a wide range of fiscal powers together with an expanded scope of expenditure responsibilities. In this study, the researcher aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the impact of fiscal decentralization to local governments’ delivery of basic social services. The researcher will investigate the flaws of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) distribution, correlate poverty statistics with the GDP of the Philippines, and conduct a survey assessing local governments’ performance. Afterwards, positive and negative effects of fiscal decentralization will be weighed for discussion. Results of these investigations will be indicative of how fiscal decentralization affected the system of local governance in the Philippines. Upon completion, this research would help further one’s understanding of the consequences of fiscal decentralization in the Philippines and contribute to future research on similar topic.
Gender Bias in the Philippine Labor Market: Case of Filipinas in informal sector and precarious work, 2018
The Philippine labor market has put women at disadvantageous position, forcing them into vulnerab... more The Philippine labor market has put women at disadvantageous position, forcing them into vulnerable employment (such as prostitution) and unpaid work (such as domestic and care work). While the gender politics in the Philippines is changing, women are still struggling to escape traditional image of a Filipina that is weak, docile, and prone to sexual abuse. The feminist movement was instrumental in the enactment of laws that seek to protect women and broaden their role in the society, but the campaign still faces issues in terms of implementation and regulation. Challenges identified include 1) unpaid domestic work and care burden, 2) limited access to resources (including credit and financial services), 3) inadequate education and lack of training program for skills development, and 4) pervading societal discrimination.
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