Manalangin. Manindigan. Makialam.

Loyola House of Studies Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights 1108 Quezon City Tel. No. (02) 426-6101 loc. 3441 Telefax No. (02) 426-5968 Email: 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. Themselves 2. Fellow-participants 3. Facilitators and 4. The Run (Training of Trainers/Voters Education) itself

Guided Contemplation
Prayer Lord, 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 grace To 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.

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

(NAME OF YOUR ORGANIZATION)

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) Pinoy Voters Academy Bantay Pangako Gabay Halalan DISASTER (Disaster Response to Disaster Preparedness) Task Force Noah SiLaBan E-Ugnay DRRM Pilot

Advocacies
Citizenship by Good Example (CGE) Radio Heroic Leadership Kwentong 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 (CBCPNASSA) 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.) 32 B.) 25 C.) 17 D.) 30

Our Philippines: National Situationer

Outline: 1. 2. 3. 4. Social Economic Political 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.) Yes B.) No C.) 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 nurses
o o Unemployed (expected): 298,000 (Manila Bulletin, 2012) Ideal: 1:4 vs. Reality: 1:40-50

Nurse-to-patient ratio per hospital per shift

Child bearing
Urban (2.7 children/woman) < Rural (3.6 children/woman)
2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]

Teenage Mothers: 9.5% of women Poor Households (43.1%) < Non-poor Households (51.3%) (2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]

Family Planning:

On Health
Mortality Rate (2011 Family Health Survey) [www.census.gov.ph]
Children under 5: 30/1,000 live births Infant: 22/1,000 live births

Adult Joblessness
11.7M 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 Outlook

Positive from Stable [Standard and Poors Rating Services, 2012] Agost Benard, Credit Analyst, Standard and Poors 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]

Indicator/Quarter &Year Labor Force Participation Employment Unemployment Underemployment 4Q 2011 66.3% 93.6% 6.4% 19.1% 3Q 2012 64% 93% 7% 22.7% 4Q 2012 63.9% 93.2% (37.7M) 6.8% 19%

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

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 popn. (2011 Survey on Children)
[www.census.gov.ph]

Northern Mindanao: 3/10 children NCR and ARMM: 1/10 children 10 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 Chinas growth

All three major rating agencies Moodys, S&P and Fitch now rate the Philippines just one notch below investment grade.

Taxation
Current 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 Noynoys 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 Governance
2012 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.) Yes B.) No C.) 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%) Mayors Office (32%) Engineers Office (30%)

Top 3 Reasons for Non-Reporting of Corruption

Do 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 Peoples 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 2013
Pre-Election Survey (SWS January 2013) [www.sws.org.ph]
Rank 1st 2nd 3rd Candidate Loren Legarda Chiz Escudero Alan Peter Cayetano Rating (%) 65 62 60

4th

Estrada JV Ejercito

53

Rank 5th and 7th 6th

Candidate

Rating (%) 48 47

Gringo Honasan
Koko Pimentel Migz Zubiri Cynthia Villar Jack Enrile, Jr. Sonny Trillanes IV Grace Poe Nancy Binay Sonny Angara

8th
10th

and
and 12th 13th

9th
11th

46
45 43 39

Rank

Candidate

Rating (%)

14th
15th 16th 17th 18th and 19th 20th

Dick Gordon
Bam Aquino Jun Magsaysay Jamby Madrigal Risa Hontiveros Manong Ernie Maceda Tingting Cojuangco Mitos Magsaysay Ed Hagedorn Eddie Villanueva

36
34 33 28 25 14

21st

and
23rd

22nd

13
12

Rank

Candidate

Rating

24th
25th , 26th, and 27th 28th

Teddy Casio
Mon Montao Lito Yap David Sam Alcantara JC delos Reyes Greco Belgica Dick Penson Balc Falcone Christian Seeres Mars Llasos

11
6 5

29th,

30th,

31st,

32nd

33rd

Legislation: 15th Congress

Responsible Parenthood Bill Consolidated Minerals Management Bill Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 Sin Tax Reform Act of 2012 Freedom of Information Act of 2012 APECO Bill Bangsamoro Framework Agreement

Our Philippines: Environment

Ecosystems and Environment Stability
Marine Resources
Damage of Coral Reef Habitat due to Cyanide, Dynamite, MuroAmi, and Small-Mesh Nets Fishing led to the inability of ecosystem to replenish marine creatures necessary in the sustenance of the island ecosystems 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.) First B.) Second C.) 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 LGUs Disaster Preparedness efforts at 59%
[www.sws.org.ph]

85% believe in effectivity of LGUs 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 citys 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 1991 2. Right of Suffrage 3. 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.) 3 B.) 2 C.) 4 D.) 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 Peoples Participation Natural Resources Management

The Local Government Code of 1991

Highlights On 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 Provincial and Housing projects City-level Investment support

The Local Government Code of 1991

Highlights On 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

Highlights On Peoples Participation
Passage of Peoples Empowerment Ordinance (EO) Creation of Peoples Council through EO Crafting of Peoples 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

Highlights On 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 Apostols Vote lesser in value than that of Noynoy Aquino?

A.) Yes B.) No C.) Undecided

Social Equalizer

Responsibility

BOBOTO KA BA?

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

Empowering the Seven (7) Vulnerable Sectors

7 Vulnerable Sectors
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Internally Displaced Persons/IDPs (600k in 2008) Indigenous People/Ips (14M) Elderly (8M) First-Time Voters (FTV)/Youth (11M unregistered 2009) Persons with Disabilities/PWD (1.23%) Detainees (95% are eligible) 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.) Yes B.) No C.) 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 Churchs call to provide civic and political education

Processing Activity

Commitment Pledge

Commitment Pledge
Commitment 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 1. PERSONAL

REMAIN 1.

CHANGE

2.
3. 1.

2.
3. 1.

FAMILY

2.
3. 1.

2.
3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3.

COMMUNITY

2. 3. 1.

COUNTRY

2. 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 1. NECESSARY STEPS PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TIME TABLE

2.

3.

Cluster Groups

Group according to community/organization/institution.

Action Planning Matrix (Sample)

TOP 3 GOALS 1. Candidates Forum NECESSARY STEPS PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TIME TABLE Last week of campaign period Invite candidates Knights of and participants Columbus

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

Loyola House of Studies Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights 1108 Quezon City Tel. No. (02) 426-6101 loc. 3441 Telefax No. (02) 426-5968 Email: slb@admu.edu.ph Web: www.slb.ph
FOR COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS/QUERIES, PLS. CONTACT: Duke Dolorical: natuk_21@yahoo.com/0932-8790-752 (SLB) Frances Estipona: faestipona@gmail.com/09328797-SLB