Pinoy Big Voter

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PPCRV

Manalangin. Manindigan. Makialam.

Loyola House of StudiesAteneo de Manila University

Loyola Heights 1108 Quezon CityTel. No. (02) 426-6101 loc. 3441

Telefax No. (02) 426-5968Email: slb@admu.edu.ph

Web: www.slb.ph

PRELIMINARIES

Levelling-off

• Participants shall be asked to inform the body and the facilitators of their expectations from

1. Themselves2. Fellow-participants3. Facilitators and4. The Run (Training of Trainers/Voter’s Education) itself

Guided Contemplation

PrayerLord, in the midst of our troubles and problems in life,

In the midst of our upcoming polls and potential changes

In the leadership of our country,We pray that we may be able to see your will,

And be able to respond to your call of being of service to others.

Grant us the graceTo be open to receive the mandate you have

entrusted us,To be strong to do what is right,

And be steadfast to follow you without second thoughts.

a. What is bothering you right now about yourself?b. What is bothering you right now about your

family?c. What is bothering you right now about your

community?d. What is bothering you right now about your

country?

May we feel the promptings of the Holy Spirit,That would guide and show us the way to find your

most holy will in the situations and realities which underlie our self, our family, our community, and our nation as a whole.

Amen.

(NAME OF YOUR ORGANIZATION)

Insert a brief introduction of your organization that conducts the training and/or voter’s education program.

SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN

Who we are and What we do

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan is a non-partisan, Church-based organization that

functions as part of the socio-political ministry of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits).

POLITICAL (Voters Education and

Electoral Engagements)

DISASTER (Disaster Response to Disaster Preparedness)

Pinoy Voters’ AcademyBantay PangakoGabay Halalan

Task Force NoahSiLaBanE-Ugnay

DRRM PilotAdvocacies

Citizenship by Good Example (CGE) – RadioHeroic LeadershipKwentong Bayan

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB)

also served as the Secretariat of the largest Network of Electoral watchdogs in anticipation of the 2010 General Elections. In an effort to prevent a repeat of the controversy which weakened our electoral process and institution during the 2004 elections, the Task Force 2010.

In order to continue the noble beginnings of the Task Force 2010 Network, previous members and willing collaborators have revived the undertakings initiated by the TF2010 through the Task Force 2013.

TASK FORCE 2013

Trajectory of the TF2013

• Engaged Citizenship • Empowering Vulnerable Sectors• Towards 2016

Members of Task Force 2013– National Secretariat for Social Action – Justice and Peace (CBCP-

NASSA)– Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC)– Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB)– Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE)– Christian Convergence for Good Governance (CCGG)– Voters Education Network Philippines (VoteNet)– Confederation of Independent Unions in the Public Sector (CIU)– Catholic Educators Association of the Philippines (CEAP)– Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)– National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL)– Citizens Coalition for ARMM Electoral Reforms (C-CARE)– Lawyers League for Liberty (LIBERTAS)

Members of Task Force 2013– Institutional Network for Social Action in Miriam

College (INSA)– Lasallian Justice ang Peace Commission – Philippine Lasallian

Family (LJPC)– Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo

de Manila (SANGGU)– Ateneo de Manila University– Ateneo de Naga University– Ateneo de Davao University– Xavier University– Ateneo de Zamboanga University– Juana Change– Anti-Epal Movement

Venues for Collaboration:

1. Partisan, Non-Partisan and Trans-Partisan synergy and collaboration.

2. Information Sharing and active engagement to initiatives and Programs of Network members.

3. Referrals and Tie-ups

PINOY BIG VOTER

Framework: Ignatian Paradigm

Experience

Reflection

Action

Outline

• Module 1: Engaged Citizenship• Module 2: Empowerment• Module 3: Towards 2016

EXPERIENCE

Module 1

Engaged Citizenship

Processing Activity

HOW MANY SQUARES ARE THERE IN THE PICTURE?

Processing Activity

A.) 32B.) 25C.) 17D.) 30

Our Philippines: National SituationerOutline:

1. Social2. Economic3. Political4. Environmental

Reminder: RESEARCH and UPDATE the National Situationer as it fits your community. The following situationer only serves as a guide.

Our Philippines: Society

On Poverty Self-rated Poverty [www.sws.org.ph]

54% or est. 10.9M families 47% or est. 9.5M families (4Q 2012, from 47% or est. 9.5M last August 2012)

2012 AVERAGE: 52%

On Hunger [www.sws.org.ph]

16.3% or est. 3.3M families experience hunger (4Q 2012, from 21% last August 2012)

• Is the K-12 System of Education helpful to students?A.) YesB.) NoC.) Undecided

On Education [UNDP, May 2009]

65/100 complete elementary (6 years); 58/65 go on to high school; 42/58 graduate 4 years later

Educational Reform: K-12, “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2012” 72% believe it will give students sufficient knowledge

and preparation (3Q 2012) [www.sws.org.ph]

76% believe DepEd will be able to improve the quality of teachers; 72% say it will be able to address the shortage of classrooms (3Q 2012) [www.sws.org.ph]

On Health Healthcare professionals

Rising number of jobless nurseso Unemployed (expected): 298,000 (Manila Bulletin, 2012)

Nurse-to-patient ratio per hospital per shifto Ideal: 1:4 vs. Reality: 1:40-50

Child bearingUrban (2.7 children/woman) < Rural (3.6 children/woman) 2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]Teenage Mothers: 9.5% of women

Family Planning:Poor Households (43.1%) < Non-poor Households (51.3%) (2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]

On HealthMortality Rate (2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]

Children under 5: 30/1,000 live births Infant: 22/1,000 live births

Adult Joblessness11.7M or 29.4% (3Q 2012, from 26.6% or 10.9M last

May 2012) [www.sws.org.ph]

Local Problems [www.sws.org.ph]

Social Services: 30% in 3Q 2012 (from 36% in July 2011)

Crime: 14% in 3Q 2012 (from 9% in July 2011)

Infrastructure: unchanged at 12%

Our Philippines: Economics

GDP: 6.8% growth in 7.1% growth in 4Q 2012 (from 7.1% in 3Q

2012) [www.nscb.gov.ph] 6.6% economic expansion in 2012

Credit Rating OutlookPositive from Stable [Standard and Poor’s Rating Services, 2012]

Agost Benard, Credit Analyst, Standard and Poor’s Rating Services: • “We revised the outlook to positive to reflect our reappraisal of the

political and institutional factors underlying the ratings”

Employment (www.census.gov.ph) [October 2012 Labor Force survey]

• Highest Employment Rate: Cagayan Valley at 97.6%• 2nd Highest Employment Rate: Zamboanga at 96.6%• Lowest Employment Rate: NCR at 89%

Indicator/Quarter &Year 4Q 2011 3Q 2012 4Q 2012

Labor Force Participation 66.3% 64% 63.9%

Employment 93.6% 93% 93.2% (37.7M)

Unemployment 6.4% 7% 6.8%

Underemployment 19.1% 22.7% 19%

Employment (www.census.gov.ph) [October 2012 Labor Force survey]

Minimum Wage [www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph]

NCR•Non-agriculture: P419.00 - 456.00•Agriculture: P419.00

Working Children (5-17 years)5.492M or 18.9% of child pop’n. (2011 Survey on Children) [www.census.gov.ph]Northern Mindanao: 3/10 childrenNCR and ARMM: 1/10 children10 working children: 6 boys, 4 girls

Investment Internationally recognized as a prospect investment

area Bloomberg (Source: topics.bloomberg.com/philippines/)

Increased Investors’ confidence on Philippine market Philippine Economy growing at a rapid rate that may

even overtake China’s growthAll three major rating agencies – Moody’s, S&P and Fitch – now rate the Philippines just one notch below investment grade.

TaxationCurrent administration promotes more efficient and effective tax collection for higher budget allocating Tax Collection [www.philstar.com]

November 2012: P110.77B (19.42% increase from 2011)Actual collections from January-October 2012

•BIR: P858.573B•BOC: P240.590B

Our Philippines: Politics

The 2013 elections: a prelude to the 2016 Presidential elections

Political analysts said it will take at least three (3) consecutive reform-oriented Presidents to effect and implement needed reforms for the country.

Different politicians have already consolidated their ranks in preparation for the 2013 elections.

What happens after Noynoy’s administration?

The questions “Who will replace Noynoy?” and “Will reform be sustained by the next President?” are of paramount concerns given the political analysts’ opinion that it will take at least three (3) consecutive reform oriented administrations to totally effect much anticipated and needed reforms in our country.

PNoy Satisfaction Rating [www.sws.org.ph]

Very Good net +55 (4Q 2012, 72% satisfied & 17% dissatisfied, from +67 in August 2012) = Average Very Good net+53 for 2012 (similar to 2011)

National Government Satisfaction Rating [www.sws.org.ph]

Very Good net +62 (3Q 2012, 72% satisfied, 10% dissatisfied, from +44 in May 2012)

Good Governance2012 Survey on Good Local Governance [www.sws.org.ph]

City/Municipal Government: Very Good at net +59 (73% satisfied, 14% dissatisfied)DILG: Very Good at net +63 (70% satisfied, 7% dissatisfied)Local Government Officials = Very Good

•Governor (down from +67 in July 2011 to +56 in August 2012)•Mayor (down from an excellent +73 to +65)•Vice-Mayor(down from +68 to +60)•City/Municipal Council (down from +61 to +57)•Barangay Chairman (down from an excellent +70 to +63)•City/Municipal Police (hardly moving from +53 to +54)

Interested in Participating: 77%

• Can the country be run without corruption?A.) YesB.) NoC.) Undecided

Corruption [www.sws.org.ph]

Country can be run without corruption: 64%Corrupt officials as source of corruption: 67%Incidences (“see a lot” of corruption)

National: 79% ; City/Municipal: 68%Top 3 Offices:

Budget Office (48%)Mayor’s Office (32%)Engineer’s Office (30%)

Top 3 Reasons for Non-Reporting of CorruptionDo not know how or to whom to report (26%)Nothing would be done about it anyway (18%)Afraid of Reprisal (17%)

Constitutional Reform or Charter Change (Cha-cha) through the years

Fidel V. Ramos: 1st attempt through the “People’s Initiative”

Erap Estrada: CONCORD (Constitutional Correction for Development)

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo: Cha-cha became one of the priorities

President Noynoy Aquino: Reconsiderations in light of economic considerations

Elections 2013Pre-Election Survey (SWS January 2013) [www.sws.org.ph]

Rank Candidate Rating (%)

1st Loren Legarda 65

2nd Chiz Escudero 62

3rd Alan Peter Cayetano 60

4th Estrada JV Ejercito 53

Rank Candidate Rating (%)

5th and 6th Gringo Honasan

48Koko Pimentel

7th Migz Zubiri 47

8th and 9th Cynthia Villar

46Jack Enrile, Jr.

10th and 11th Sonny Trillanes IV

45Grace Poe

12th Nancy Binay 43

13th Sonny Angara 39

Rank Candidate Rating (%)14th Dick Gordon 3615th Bam Aquino 3416th Jun Magsaysay 3317th Jamby Madrigal 28

18th and 19thRisa Hontiveros

25Manong Ernie Maceda

20th Tingting Cojuangco 14

21st and 22ndMitos Magsaysay

13Ed Hagedorn

23rd Eddie Villanueva 12

Rank Candidate Rating

24th Teddy Casiño 11

25th , 26th, and 27th

Mon Montaño

6Lito Yap David

Sam Alcantara

28th JC delos Reyes 5

29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd

Greco Belgica

3Dick Penson

Balc Falcone

Christian Señeres

33rd Mars Llasos 2

Legislation: 15th CongressResponsible Parenthood BillConsolidated Minerals Management BillCybercrime Prevention Act of 2012Sin Tax Reform Act of 2012Freedom of Information Act of 2012APECO BillBangsamoro Framework Agreement

Our Philippines: Environment

Ecosystems and Environment Stability Marine Resources

Damage of Coral Reef Habitat due to Cyanide, Dynamite, Muro-Ami, and Small-Mesh Nets Fishing led to the inability of ecosystem to replenish marine creatures necessary in the sustenance of the island ecosystem’s human inhabitants

11 out of 50 traditional Fishing Grounds already destroyed (Rio Watch, 2010)

Forest Recently Forest Cover improved, however Natural Forests

continue to be denuded due to illegal cutting and conversion to other uses.

Deforestation high number of natural incidents high number of flood accidents

• Of the ten most vulnerable countries to Climate Change, Philippines occupies the ____ spot.A.) FirstB.) SecondC.) Third

Disaster 3rd out of the top 10 countries with a 24.32% disaster risk (UN

Disaster Risk Index)

Vulnerability heightens exposure and inherent susceptibility 20 typhoons/year (Almost 50% are considered destructive)

Awareness of LGU’s Disaster Preparedness efforts at 59% [www.sws.org.ph]85% believe in effectivity of LGU’s Disaster Projects/Programs

[www.sws.org.ph]

Waste Management An average Filipino generates 0.3 and 0.5 kg (rural and urban

areas, respectively) of solid waste daily Inadequacy of disposal activities – open dumping sites Increasing population composing urban ecosystem

o Increasing waste (2% increase rate per year with only 12% recycled and/or reused)

Ecological Footprint Highest consumption category: Food Top land-use component: Pasture and arable land 60% lived within city’s resources, 70% had normal Body Mass

Index (BMI)

Initiatives/Specific Laws: Philippine Agenda 21: Urban Development Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003)

The Philippines is on track to adopt the Ecological Footprint at the national level (www.footprintnetwork.org)

Source: Serafico, M., Espinoza, M., Perlas, L., & Tanchoco, C. (June 2012). Ecological footprint of the National Capital Region Households: Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition and Environment. Philippine Journal of Science. Taguig City: Food and Nutrition Research Institute, DOST.

Processing Activity

REFLECTION

Module 2

Empowerment

Outline:

1. The Local Government Code of 19912. Right of Suffrage3. Church Social Teachings

Local Government Code of 1991

The Local Government Code of 1991

Specifies provisions for powers and responsibilities of our local leaders. It is essential for Filipinos to know what he/she can demand and expect from his/her

elected local official

The Local Government Code of 1991

General Points:• Allows for the transfer of powers, responsibilities and

resources from the national government to the LGUs• Local Chief Executives have almost similar functions, differing

only in scope of jurisdiction• The main function and duty of Councils is to create and pass

ordinances

• There are ____ areas of responsibilities specified in the LGC.A.) 3B.) 2C.) 4D.) 1

The Local Government Code of 1991

General Points:• LGC contains provisions granting local officials powers and

duties to perform certain roles, which ever Filipino can demand:– Basic Services– Economic Interventions– People’s Participation– Natural Resources Management

The Local Government Code of 1991

HighlightsOn Basic Services

Ethical basic services delivery training for LGU personnel Field health and hospital services Social welfare Community-based forestry School building program Tourism facilities Projects on agricultural extension and on-site research Public works funded by local fund Telecommunication projects Housing projects Investment support

Provincial and City-level

The Local Government Code of 1991

HighlightsOn Economic Interventions

Creation of employment opportunities Attract investments and businesses Sustainable development strategies Funding of small and medium-scale livelihood projects Credit financing for small and medium business enterprise Creation of IGPs Support in establishing cooperative programs Efficient economic services delivery

The Local Government Code of 1991

HighlightsOn People’s Participation

Passage of People’s Empowerment Ordinance (EO) Creation of People’s Council through EO Crafting of People’s Charter Initiative Referendum Recall NGO-PO and sectoral participation

• Local-special bodies• Sectoral representation in local legislative bodies• Barangay Participatory Planning and Budgeting• Mandatory consultations on local and national budgets and

projects

The Local Government Code of 1991

HighlightsOn Natural Resource Management

Invite technical intervention of local, national, and international environmental organizations and experts managing crucial or endangered species

Inter-LGU and NGO environmental cooperation Consultative environmental policy-making with community and local sectors Create Natural Resource Management Council (NRMC) among community

groups, NGO-POs, local government officials and line-agencies as local planners

Community, NGO-PO, Government Agencies, and LGU counterparting

Creation of ordinance allowing for the legitimizations and budget allocation of the plans created by the NMRC

Right of Suffrage

Right of Suffrage

YOUR HUMAN RIGHT

Right of Suffrage

The Right to Vote

Participatory Governance

True Democracy

WHY VOTE?!

?

Privilege

• Is Gelo Apostol’s Vote lesser in value than that of Noynoy Aquino?A.) YesB.) NoC.) Undecided

Social Equalizer

Responsibility

BOBOTO KA BA?

• There are how many vulnerable sectors in our electoral processes?A.) 6B.) 3C.) 7D.) 4

Empowering the Seven (7) Vulnerable Sectors

7 Vulnerable Sectors

1. Internally Displaced Persons/IDPs (600k in 2008)2. Indigenous People/Ips (14M)3. Elderly (8M)4. First-Time Voters (FTV)/Youth (11M unregistered 2009)5. Persons with Disabilities/PWD (1.23%)6. Detainees (95% are eligible)7. Overseas Absentee Voters/OAVs (8-13M)

Enfranchising the Seven (7) Vulnerable Sectors

1. Vote = Universal right

2. Vote = Mandate from governed to governor

3. Genuine democracy = inclusive electoral process

4. Systematic and historical disenfranchisement of these sectors concerted efforts to enfranchise

Church Social Teachings and Politics

• The Church has political ambitions and affiliations.A.) YesB.) NoC.) Undecided

Church and Politics

• The Church has no identification with political community/system

• The Church has no political ambitions• The competence of the Church is religious and moral

in nature• Members are encouraged to take full responsibility

as citizens of a given nation• Authority has its source from God

Church and Politics

• Political power is not absolute• An authority is needed to put order in the political

community• Political authority must be exercised within the limits

of the moral order• The Church’s call to provide civic and political

education

Processing Activity

Commitment Pledge

Commitment PledgeCommitment Pledge

I, ___________________________________, a resident of Barangay __________________________, Municipality or City of ________________________, province of _______________________________ in adherence to my belief that Politics and Suffrage must be clean, honest, accurate, meaningful, and peaceful do hereby solemnly pledge to: ______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ and in doing so, likewise commit myself to be part of the PPCRV and SLB Apostolate. SO HELP ME GOD.

_________________________ __________________________

Signature Date

_________________________ __________________________

Witness Witness

ACTION

Module 3

TOWARDS 2016

What do I want from my candidate and my government?

Plenary Activity

ASPECT REMAIN CHANGE

PERSONAL

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

FAMILY

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

COMMUNITY

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

COUNTRY

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

MY EXPECTATIONS FROM THE GOVERNMENT & CANDIDATES THAT I WILL ELECT & SUPPORT

1.

2.

3.

My Contributions: What will I do to help my

candidates and government achieve what I need and want?

Plenary Activity

Action Planning Matrix

TOP 3 GOALS NECESSARY STEPS PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TIME TABLE

1.

2.

3.

Cluster Groups

Group according to community/organization/institution.

Action Planning Matrix (Sample)

TOP 3 GOALS NECESSARY STEPS PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TIME TABLE

1. Candidate’s Forum

Invite candidates and participants

Knights of Columbus

Last week of campaign period

2.

3.

*Note: Sample taken from Action Planning of the Vicariate of St. Joseph in the Diocese of Pangasinan TOTs

YOUR BIG VOTE

(Name of your Organization)

Post contact details and point person/s for guidance of your participants should they

have queries and/or concerns.

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan

FOR COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS/QUERIES, PLS. CONTACT:• Duke Dolorical: natuk_21@yahoo.com/0932-8790-752 (SLB)• Frances Estipona: faestipona@gmail.com/09328797-SLB

Loyola House of StudiesAteneo de Manila UniversityLoyola Heights 1108 Quezon CityTel. No. (02) 426-6101 loc. 3441Telefax No. (02) 426-5968Email: slb@admu.edu.phWeb: www.slb.ph

ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP EMPOWERING VULNERABLE

SECTORS TOWARDS 2016

ONE BIG VOTEMAKE IT COUNT