FINAL REQUIREMENT

POS 1204: Philippine Politics and Governance | POS 1205: Readings in Philippine Public Administration

PART 1. Lessons Learned in Philippine Politics and Governance in the Context of COVID-19 Response

Identify ten (10) lessons / takeaways from the different levels of government and various political and social actors and institutions’ responses
to the COVID-19 pandemic. Make your answers as concise as possible.

SECTOR LESSONS / TAKEAWAYS

1. They are to be blame of their delayed actions and because
National Government of that we are still struggling on how to overcome this
pandemic.
3. This pandemic revealed the true intentions of each and
Local Government every officials but mostly, the good and genuine
characteristics of leaders shone through.
5. In times of crisis, they are willing to help. May it be with a
Private Sector
political intention or not.
7. Where there is a problem they become the voice of the
Civil Society
marginalized and the oppressed.
9. The Filipino people may be fighting with one another,
criticize each other but at the end of the day, we are still willing
to help each and everyone. It gave us ideas on how to help
General Public and reach out to people who are greatly affected and to the
frontliners. Just by simply donating masks, PPEs, food, and
cash, while we are on our homes, that is already a big help to
the people out there.
2. The government wasn’t able to practice / apply the indicators of
good governance such as accountability and transparency. They
lacked within the administrative thrusts of civil service because
they weren’t open and always in consultation with the citizens
especially when it comes to the funds.
4. Patronage politics is still evident. Leaders prioritize their
supporters such as by giving extra can of sardines/relief goods.
6. Humanity was seen through the different private sectors. They
were able to collaborate with each other to donate to our frontliners
and especially to the people who are greatly affected of this
pandemic.
8. Regardless of the said pandemic, this is actually where they
became active. They are finding novel ways to express themselves
which lead them to the virtual world. Social media, apps, smart
phones, etc. have already played an important role in awaking
such protests.
10. The Filipino people will always fight for their rights and voice
out there thoughts through different social media platforms. Just by
simply creating a hashtag already shows how you care for your
country, for the people, for a certain problem, and etc.

Part 2. Best and Worst Practices in Philippine Public Administration in the Context of COVID-19 Response

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 Identify the Law/Program/Guidelines
you are referring to (it can be the
How was it implemented?
entire law or just a particular
portion/provision)
Implemented on the twenty-third (23) day of
March, 2020 held in Metro Manila to authorize
Sec. 4 (g) of Republic Act No. 11469 the president to exercise powers necessary
“Bayanihan to Heal As One Act.” and proper to carry out the declared national
policy and for other purposes.
Identify at least 1 Best
The Act was passed by the Senate of the
COVID-19 Response
Philippines as Senate Bill No. 1418 on March
23, 2020 and adopted by the House of
Representatives as an amendment to House
Bill No. 6616 on March 23, 2020.
It was approved by Alan Peter S. Cayetano,
Vicente C. Sotto III, Jose Luis G. Montales,
Myra Marie D. Villarica, and President Rodrigo
Roa Duterte.
Identify at least 1 Worst Identify the Law/Program/Guidelines
COVID-19 Response you are referring to (it can be the
How was it implemented?
entire law or just a particular
portion/provision)
Implemented on the twenty-third (23) day of
Republic Act No. 11469 “Bayanihan to March, 2020 held in Metro Manila to authorize
Heal As One Act.” the president to exercise powers necessary
and proper to carry out the declared national
policy and for other purposes.
The Act was passed by the Senate of the
Philippines as Senate Bill No. 1418 on March
23, 2020 and adopted by the House of
Representatives as an amendment to House
Bill No. 6616 on March 23, 2020.
It was approved by Alan Peter S. Cayetano,
Vicente C. Sotto III, Jose Luis G. Montales,
Why do you consider it as a best practice of
public administration?
All of the LGUs as far as I know, have been very
cooperative and strict with their rules and
regulations. They implemented very well the
standards of Community Quarantine such as,
social distancing, wearing of face masks when
going out, no small/big gatherings, curfews, and
providing food and PPEs to the front liners. LGUs
exercised their autonomies very well. Our LGU is
an example, wherein if you violate the Executive
Order issued, you will have a penalty wherein you
will parade in the whole plaza, brought to the
PUM center and be quarantined there and the
most horrifying penalty of all is being brought to a
place where there is a coffin waiting and you’ll be
asked to mourn for the whole night.
Why do you consider it as a worst practice of
public administration?
The president is authorized to exercise powers
that are necessary such as having the whole
Philippines lockdown. In order for the lockdown to
relatively succeed, it needs the cooperation of
everyone, which led the president to mention that
he would not hesitate to use the military and
police for order and obedience and that they can
shoot anyone who violates the rules and policies
of lockdown. Weeks later, the news filled with
policemen committing rights abuses, as they
enforce strict lockdown measures. As Georgette
Gagnon, director of field operations for the UN’s
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 Myra Marie D. Villarica, and President Rodrigo human rights office stated, “police and other
Roa Duterte. security officers are using excessive and
sometimes deadly force to enforce lockdowns and
curfews.”

As a lifelong learner of Public Administration, what is your most important reflection about the Philippine Public Administration
in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic?
COVID-19 has revealed and is continuing to reveal the truth about the Philippine Public Administration, that it is not an ideal one. We were taught that in Public
Administration, the government’s concern is to protect the welfare of the people. But during this pandemic, knowing that the virus came from China, president Duterte was
still accommodating Chinese tourists and did not take immediate precautionary measures, which resulted to where we are now and that is the widespread of COVID-19
nationwide. Also, through this pandemic, the ideologies and topics that we discussed, from a four-walled setting, were already happening and we witnessed it right in front
of our eyes. It made us realized that the reading materials that we read was actually turning into a reality. It is disappointing to say that our administration lacked on the
administrative thrusts of the civil service such as accountability and transparency. In this pandemic, it showed the true intentions of our beloved officials and leaders of the
country, on whether they really wanted to serve the people or themselves. As what Ms. Kay said, this is exactly the best time to learn about Philippine politics and
Governance with Public Administration because everything is happening right before our eyes. I wish, we had more time to learn and understand fully about the two major
courses because I think, it would give us more insight and realizations, a more in-depth understanding of what is going on and what might be the steps or processes in
uplifting this country from the injustices and inequalities that we currently have.

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 STUDENT DETAILS
Name CALIZAR, JENNY PEARL D.
POS 1204 Schedule TTh; 09:00 - 10:30 a.m.
POS 1205 Schedule MW; 09:00 – 10:30 a.m

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