Philippine Planning System Flashcards
What is the government framework of the Philippines?
A presidential and constitutional republic that is divided into units under a single government.
The president of the Philippines serves as both…
Head of state and government
3 Branches of the Philippine Government
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What branch holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable?
Judicial
What branch authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them through the power vested in the Philippine Congress?
Legislative
What branch composed of the President and the Vice President who are elected by direct popular vote and serve a term of six years?
Executive
This branch determines whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part and instrumentality of the government. It is made up of a Supreme Court and lower courts.
Judicial
This institution is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Legislative
The Constitution grants the President authority to appoint his Cabinet. These departments form a large portion of the country’s bureaucracy.
Executive
What innovations were introduced in the Philippine planning structure since the declaration of martial law in 1972?
the establishment of institutions such as the National Economic and Development Authority, the Regional Development Councils, the regional autonomous governments, the Metro Manila Commission, and the adoption of the Integrated Area Development Approach.
What is the significance of understanding the structure of a social system?
It is crucial for comprehending its operation as it describes overall social relationships and provides the framework for transforming inputs into outputs.
What are the two broad models used to analyze existing structural arrangements in planning?
- first model focuses on the locus of decision-making power in planning activities
- second model examines the dominance of functions or objectives in either the sectoral or areal strategy.
Why is the locus of decision-making power important in planning activities?
it influences how decisions are made and shapes the overall dynamics of the planning process.
How does the second model contribute to analyzing structural arrangements in planning?
examines the number of functions or objectives, determining whether sectoral or areal strategies are dominant, providing insights into the overall planning framework.
In what way does the structure of a social system impact the transformation of inputs into outputs?
by influencing the relationships among personnel and providing a framework for effective planning and execution.
What is the mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in a way that allows each to maintain its own integrity?
Federalism
What is a system that has a strong central government that controls what subnational governments do. A single central entity holds all power and authority?
Unitary Government
What are the two dominant approaches in the second model for analyzing structural arrangements in planning?
- Sectoral strategy, focused on specific functions like health or education
- Areal approach, considering the spatial and temporal dimensions in the execution of multi-sectoral functions.
How does the sectoral strategy differ from the areal approach in planning and implementation?
The sectoral strategy involves activities by one agency across various parts of the country, while the areal approach considers spatial dimensions, addressing multi-sectoral functions based on geographical boundaries and temporal considerations.
What is the significance of the political hierarchy in the Philippine government?
It is crucial for governance, with local chief executives leading at the provincial and city/municipal levels.
How many major tiers or levels does political hierarchy have?
national, provincial, and city/municipal levels.
What is the role of the barangay in the political structure of the Philippines, and who heads it?
It serves as the lowest political subdivision in the Philippines, designed to encourage grassroots participation in national issues.
According to Section 7 of the Local Government Code, what are the requisites for the creation or conversion of a local government unit?
verifiable indicators of viability and a projected capacity to provide services.
What are the verifiable indicators of viability and a projected capacity to provide services?
Income, population, and land area (Section 6 of the Local Government Code).
Compliance for verifiable indicators of viability and projected capacity to provide services is attested to by the…
Department of Finance, the National Statistics Office, and the Lands Management Bureau
What is the Local Government Code, and when was it enacted?
Also known as Republic Act No. 7160, was enacted in 1991. It establishes the system and defines the powers of provincial, city, municipal, and barangay governments in the Philippines.
What powers does the Local Government Code grant to local governments in the Philippines?
Enact local tax measures, including real property taxes, and ensures them a share in the national internal revenue. It also defines the powers of LGUs and specifies programs transferred to them.
What is the purpose behind the term “rationalized” in the context of local planning in the Philippines?
It refers to the latest attempt to bring order to the chaotic state of planning in the Philippines, addressing issues stemming from pre-devolution practices and incomplete implementation of the Local Government Code provisions.
How does the process of rationalization in local planning begin?
It begins with the intention to faithfully comply with the applicable provisions of the Local Government Code, aiming to bring order to the chaotic state of local planning.
What is the significance of reducing the number of plans that Local Government Units (LGUs) must prepare?
Reducing the number of plans to the two comprehensive plans (CLUP and CDP) allows for a more streamlined and efficient local planning process.
How does the rationalization process address the involvement of national government agencies (NGAs) in local planning?
By integrating their sectoral or topical plan requirements into the CLUP or CDP, which ensures coherence and responsiveness to local planning structures and processes, avoiding confusion for LGUs.
What is the dual status of local government units (LGUs)?
a political unit and a corporate body
How does the dual statues of LGUs impact their planning function?
By requiring them to manage their territorial jurisdiction on behalf of the national government and represent their residents for efficient governance and service delivery.
What is the political unit aspect of LGUs?
Their role as a political subdivision of the national government.
How is LGUs defined in terms of their relationship with the national government?
LGUs are endowed with powers to manage their territorial jurisdiction on behalf of the national government and are envisioned as effective partners in achieving national goals.
What inherent powers do LGUs exercise as part of their political unit role, and how do they collaborate with the national government?
LGUs exercise inherent powers such as police power and share responsibility with the national government in managing and maintaining ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction, establishing a collaborative partnership in attaining national goals.
What does the corporate body aspect of LGUs entail, and how does it influence their governance?
It involves representing their residents and having powers and resources for efficient governance and service delivery. LGUs, as corporate bodies, are mandated to promote the general welfare among the inhabitants within their territorial jurisdiction.
What are the key components of the local planning system?
- The organizational structure for planning and its functions,
- The plan or plans that the planning structure is mandated to produce,
- The processes that the planning structure will follow to produce the desired plan outputs, and
- The authority levers or tools with which the LGU implements its plans and programs.