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Philippines Politics and Society

Philippine politics involves the organized framework of a presidential, representative and democratic republic. The people determine who will lead the country through popular election. Philippine society revolves around the family; the constitution recognizes the family as the foundation of the nation.

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Why is it important to have preamble in constitution?

A preamble is to introduce and shortly explain what a constitution or document is about. Without it, you'd have to read the whole thing, which would bore many people.

What are effects of political dynasty in the Philippines?

Political dynasty in the Philippines first started with the Spanish colonists. This system of oligarchy is considered by some to be the cause of corruption within their government.

Is the Philippines Supreme Court independent?

i must say that we are not that totally free and independent for several essential reasons.......

for instance,like any other nations in the world, we definitely need the help of the first world countries(especially USA) being the most progressive and influential among all other countries....

the American government, may have direct or indirect contact with the Philippines...be it in trade and industry, commerce and tourism, employment ..... or even in some necessary affiliations in the government...........

Why do Philippines democratic administration and efficient supervision?

It is democratic in the the sense that sovereignty resides in the people, and all government authorities emanates from them. At the same time, it is republican in the sense that the people do not rule themselves directly. They opted to elect their representatives to exercise the powers of government under the constitution which they ordained.

Who is the present Press Secretary of President Noynoy Aquino?

Department

Acronym

Office

Incumbent

in Office since

Department of Agrarian Reform

Kagawaran ng Repormang Pansakahan

DAR (KRP)

Secretary of Agrarian Reform

Kalihim ng Repormang Pansakahan

Virgilio De Los Reyes

June 30, 2010

Department of Agriculture

Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka

DA (KPS)

Secretary of Agriculture

Kalihim ng Pagsasaka

Proceso Alcala

June 30, 2010

Department of Budget and Management

Kagawaran ng Pagbabadyet at Pamamahala

DBM (KPP)

Secretary of Budget and Management

Kalihim ng Pagbabadyet at Pamamahala

Florencio Abad

June 30, 2010

Department of Education

Kagawaran ng Edukasyon

DepEd (KEd)

Secretary of Education

Kalihim ng Edukasyon

Br. Armin Luistro FSC

June 30, 2010

Department of Energy

Kagawaran ng Enerhiya

DOE (KEn)

Secretary of Energy

Kalihim ng Enerhiya

Jose Rene Almendras

June 30, 2010

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Kayamanan

DENR (KKLK)

Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources

Kalihim ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Kayamanan

Ramon Paje

June 30, 2010

Department of Finance

Kagawaran ng Pananalapi

DOF (KNPN)

Secretary of Finance

Kalihim ng Pananalapi

Cesar Purisima

June 30, 2010

Department of Foreign Affairs

Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas

DFA (KUP)

Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Kalihim ng Ugnayang Panlabas

Albert Del Rosario

February 23, 2011

Department of Health

Kagawaran ng Kalusugan

DOH (KNKL)

Secretary of Health

Kalihim ng Kalusugan

Dr. Enrique Ona

June 30, 2010

Department of the Interior and Local Government

Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal

DILG (KIPL)

Secretary of Interior and Local Government

Kalihim ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal

Jesse Robredo

July 9, 2010

Department of Justice

Kagawaran ng Katarungan

DOJ (KNKT)

Secretary of Justice

Kalihim ng Katarungan

Leila De Lima

June 30, 2010

Department of Labor and Employment

Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Empleyo

DOLE (KNPE)

Secretary of Labor and Employment

Kalihim ng Paggawa at Empleyo

Rosalinda Baldoz

June 30, 2010

Department of National Defense

Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa

DND (KTP)

Secretary of National Defense

Kalihim ng Tanggulang Pambansa

Voltaire Gazmin

June 30, 2010

Department of Public Works and Highways

Kagawaran ng Pagawaing Bayan at Lansangan

DPWH (KPBL)

Secretary of Public Works and Highways

Kalihim ng Pagawaing Bayan at Lansangan

Rogelio Singson

June 30, 2010

Department of Science and Technology

Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya

DOST (KNAT)

Secretary of Science and Technology

Kalihim ng Agham at Teknolohiya

Dr. Mario Montejo

June 30, 2010

Department of Social Welfare and Development

Kagawaran ng Kagalingang Panlipunan at Pagpapaunlad

DSWD (KKPP)

Secretary of Social Welfare and Development

Kalihim ng Kagalingang Panlipunan at Pagpapaunlad

Corazon Soliman

June 30, 2010

Department of Tourism

Kagawaran ng Turismo

DOT (KNT)

Secretary of Tourism

Kalihim ng Turismo

Ramon Jimenez

September 2, 2011

Department of Trade and Industry

Kagawaran ng Kalakalan at Industriya

DTI (KKI)

Secretary of Trade and Industry

Kalihim ng Kalakalan at Industriya

Gregory Domingo

June 30, 2010

Department of Transportation and Communications

Kagawaran ng Transportasyon at Komunikasyon

DOTC (KNTK)

Secretary of Transportation and Communications

Kalihim ng Transportasyon at Komunikasyon

Manuel Roxas II

July 4, 2011

What are the different social problems that Philippines are facing now?

As of 2014, the Philippines is experiencing a growing economy, however, poverty and unemployment remain important problems. Corruption among some government officials, such as police officers, is another challenge the country is dealing with.

Who is the Secretary of the department of housing in the Philippines?

The Philippines has no Department of Housing. What it has is the National Housing Authority, but this office is not headed by a cabinet secretary.There is also the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, which has Vice President Jejomar C. Binay as Chairman.

What are the four duties of the Senate?

The Senate votes on legislation that has either been passed by the House of Representatives or itself, with the exception that it cannot propose revenue laws; to vote to override a presidential veto and the sole power to try impeachments

What took place in the Philippines soon after the Spanish-American War ended?

During the Spanish-American War, the Americans made attacks on Spain's Pacific possessions in the Philippines. Thus, when the Philippine Revolution occurred, the Americans were already involved, and this lead to the Philippine-American War.

Who are the secretaries of the different government agencies of the Philippines during President Duterte's Administration?

DEPARTMENTS OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT

The following are the different departments of the Philippine government, and the names of their secretaries.

  • Department of Agriculture - Sec. Proceso J. Alcala
  • Department of Agrarian Reform - Virgilio R. de los Reyes
  • Department of Budget and Management - Sec. Florencio B. Abad
  • Department of Education - Sec. Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC
  • Department of Energy - Sec. Jose Rene D. Almendras
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Sec. Ramon J. P. Paje
  • Department of Finance - Sec. Cesar Purisima
  • Department of Foreign Affairs - Sec. Albert F. del Rosario
  • Department of the Interior and Local Government - Sec. Mar Roxas
  • Department of Health - Sec. Dr. Enrique T. Ona
  • Department of Justice - Sec. Leila M. de Lima
  • Department of Labor and Employment - Sec. Rosalinda D. Baldoz
  • Department of National Defense - Sec. Voltaire T. Gazmin
  • Department of Public Works and Highways - Sec. Rogelio L. Singson
  • Department of Science and Technology - Sec. Engr. Mario G. Montejo
  • Department of Social Welfare and Development - Sec. Corazon Juliano-Soliman
  • Department of Tourism - Sec. Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr.
  • Department of Trade and Industry - Sec. Gregory L. Domingo
  • Office of the Press Secretary - Sec. Paquito N. Ochoa

Explain the article 2 section 13 of Philippine constitution?

Article VI has to do with the legislative department.

Section 14 is "No Senator or Member of the House of Representatives may personally appear as counsel before any court of justice or before the Electoral Tribunals, or quasi-judicial and other administrative bodies. Neither shall he, directly or indirectly, be interested financially in any contract with, or in any franchise or special privilege granted by the Government, or any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including any government-owned or controlled corporation, or its subsidiary, during his term of office. He shall not intervene in any matter before any office of the Government for his pecuniary benefit or where he may be called upon to act on account of his office."

What are the top ten richest cities in the Philippines?

1. Makati City

2. Manila City

3.Quezon City

4.General Santos City

5.Puerto Prinsesa City

6.Baguio City

7.Cebu City

8. Davao City

9.Batangas City

10.PHILIPPINES

Article 2 section 5 explanation Philippine constitution?

This is brought about for POLITICAL STABILITY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY to the country, to really enjoy the blessings of the Independence we aimed for & the Democratic Government we have .

What is article 2 section 18 of the Philippine constitution?

LABOR.. 1. right to self organization 2. right to collective bargaining 3. right to collective negotiation. 4. right to peaceful and concerted activities including the right to strike. 5. right to security of tenure. 6. right to just and human condition of work 7. right to a living wage. 8. right to participate in policy and decision- making processes.

Full names of senators of the Philippines year 2010-2013?

Senator Ramon Revilla Jr.

Senator Jinggoy Estrada

Senator Pia Cayetano

Senator Frank Drilon

Senator Juan Ponce Enrile

Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Senator Recto

Senator Franciss Pangilinan

Senator Mar Roxas

Senator Manuel Villar Jr.

Senator Loren Legarda