Year 2012 was a bit of a good year for the Philippines,
Economy has been positive which generated more jobs and industries are lively, Reuters reported that "The Philippine economy accelerated more than expected in the third quarter, defying the global downdraft to post the fastest growth in Southeast Asia, where robust domestic demand and strong government spending are helping offset export weakness. The Philippines, once known as "the sick man of Asia", also posted the second strongest annual economic growth in Asia of 7.1 percent in the third quarter, lagging only China and outpacing the 6.2 percent expansion of Southeast Asia's biggest economy, Indonesia". The International community is quite impressed with the growth of the country in 2012 but is the Governance impressive? is Malacaang improving? Coming from the surveys the trust rating of the Aquino Administration is good but the Filipino people are still smart to notice that the Governance has not improved and it might have worsened. The President really not stood up with the election slogan he used "kung walang corrupt walang mahirap".
Good governance means major achievement of the
government, would it be that their major achievement is Impeaching a Chief Justice who criticizes them and installing a new CJ that they can control? Toying with the Judicial Branch is a serious act and is unacceptable. The supposed re-assigment of Usec. Puno to the Department of Agriculture, does the President have any other competent people to be placed as the Head of DAR? There are DAR employees thats more than qualified to take the place than the Usec, Obviously he favors those who are close to him and extends his hand more on the people he can benefit more. The Bangsamoro Framework Agreement is not the answer for the war in Mindanao, it will only worsens the status of the Government vs. the Muslim separatists given the fact that many of the provisions in the Agreement is favorable to the separatists than the Government were it should be. The Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Plan of the Administration is not making any dent on the famed corruption in our country, statistics still shows the high level of corruption in our country according to International reports. The Philippines being ranked as number 34 out of 100 the latter being the cleanest. The Government need to integrate anti-corruption actions into all public decision-making, this will make the Government more accountable.
The present Administration has created Philippine
Development Plan which he calls the implementation of the Social Contract the plan promises that:
1. From a government that merely conjures economic growth
statistics that our people know to be unreal to a government that prioritizes jobs that empower the people and provide them with opportunities to rise above poverty 2. From relegating education to just one of many concerns to making education the central strategy for investing in our people, reducing poverty and building national competitiveness 3. From treating health as just another area for political patronage to recognizing the advancement and protection of public health, which includes responsible parenthood, as key measures of good governance 4. From government policies influenced by well-connected private interests to a leadership that executes all the laws of the land with impartiality and decisiveness 5. From treating the rural economy as just a source of problems to recognizing farms and rural enterprises as vital to achieving food security and more equitable economic growth, worthy of reinvestment for sustained productivity 6. From government anti-poverty programs that instill a dole- out mentality to well-considered programs that build capacity and create opportunity among the poor and the marginalized in the country 7. From a government that dampens private initiative and enterprise to a government that creates conditions conducive to the growth and competitiveness of private businesses, big, medium and small 8. From a government that treats its people as an export commodity and a means to earn foreign exchange, disregarding the social cost to Filipino families to a government that creates jobs at home, so that working abroad will be a choice rather than a necessity; and when its citizens do choose to become OFWs, their welfare and protection will be the governments priority.
These are his commitments to the Filipino people which
I think that was not achieved in 2012, especially the part on OFWs last 2012 numerous were executed in different countries that dismayed the public. The Administration must strengthen the ties between Countries to prevent or lessen casualties and injustices that is being done to our OFWs. In recognizing the farms and rural enterprises as vital to achieving food security and more equitable economic growth, worthy of reinvestment for sustained productivity This statement does not quantify what has been done in 2012, there are no improvements in the Agriculture industries worse is that the Hacienda Luisita issue has not yet been fully resolved.
On a positive note the Administration 2012 was a year
of rebuilding and restoration, the Government has also made some achievements and initiatives including the passing or the RH and FOI bill which is favorable to the public. The implementation of the Sin Tax Law which will help in generating more income for the Government as well as fostering the health of the people. International disputes with China was not heightened by drastic decisions and the Government proved to have good diplomatic handling on these kinds of issues. Overall the year 2012 of the Government of PNoy did get a passing mark but not that overwhelming to put awe on the faces of the public. There must be more policies to cater to the employment, agriculture, tourism, national security and the likes on 2013 and the remaining years that the current Administration will serve.