The Aquino Government
– February 25, 1986 – Corazon Aquino took her oath of office a the New President of the republic at Club Filipino, Greenhills, Metro Manila
– March 25, 1985 – she proclaimed a temporary “Freedom Constitution”
– She appointed delegates to a new constitutional Commission to make the new constitution (Cecilia Muñoz Palma as President)
– February 2, 1987- the people voted yes for the adoption of constitution
– May 11, 1987 -new senators and congressmen were elected to the new Congress
– Local Government - was also retuned to democracy
– January 18, 1988- the people voted for new governors, mayors and councilors
– March 28, 1989 - the new barangay official were also elected
Fifth Philippine Republic
(1986-present)
(1986-present)
Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (1986-1992)
• The return of Democracy, freedom and justice in the Philippines
• Partial recovery of the big sums of money stolen by Marcos and some members of his family
• Stability of the government despite six successive military coups led by loyalists forces of Marcos, reformist soldiers of Col. Gregorio Honasan and separatist Mindanao hero Col. Alexander Noble
• Easier credit terms and better conditions of repayment
• Push back the communist New People’s Army rebels and arrest the top communist leaders
• Passed the best agrarian reform
• Improved the image of the Philippines abroad
• Mobilized national and international aid for the victims of various calamities
• Family Code of 1987 and 1191 Local Government Code
• Contributions and Achievements
– was named “Woman of the Year” in 1986 by Time magazine
– first woman president of the Philippines and Asia
– she abolished 1973 Marcos Constitution brought the new Constitution of the Philippines
– she reorganized the structure of the executive branch of government
– she always initiated charitable and social activities helping the poor and the needy
Fidel Valdez Ramos (1992-1998)
• Republic Act 7638 (Charter of the Department of Energy)
– This act was signed and implemented so that the department of energy would be created.
• Republic Act 7648 (Electric Power Crisis)
– This act prescribes the measures that are necessary and proper to effectively address the electric power crisis in our country.
• First RP-US Visiting Forces Agreement
– The effect of this agreement is that it allows the government of the United States to keep the authority over their military personnel that are accused of committing crimes in the Philippines.
• Republic Act 7832 (Anti-electricity and Electric Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act)
– This act penalizes theft and pilferage of electric lines and materials.
• Republic Act 8179
– This act further allows foreign investments. It supports Republic Act 7042, which promotes foreign investments and prescribes the procedures and actions foreign investors have to do when registering for a business in the Philippines.
• Deregulation and Privatization of Major Industries
• Protection of Migrant Workers (Republic Act 8042)
– which is also known as the Migrant Workers Act.
– This act protects Filipino workers abroad.
• Philippines 2000
– Peace and Stability
– Economic Growth and Development
– Energy and Power Generation
– Environmental Protection
– Streamlined Bureaucracy
– Agrarian Reform Program
– Restatement of the Death Penalty
• Contributions and Achievements
– during his time, the Philippines was cited as Asia’s Next Economic Tiger because he brought back economic growth
– the Philippines celebrated Centennial Independence in 1998
– he’s the only Filipino who received British Knighthood from the United Kingdom, bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II (Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George)
– he led the 4th APEC Summit held in the Philippines
– his “Philippines 2000” vision made the Philippine Stock Exchange one of the best in the world in the mid-90s
– Death Penalty was reinstated at his time
– he signed peace talks and agreement with the MNLF
Joseph Marcelo Ejercito Estrada (1998-2001)
• Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749)
– Designed to protect and preserve the environment and ensure the sustainable development of its natural resources.
• Incentives for Regional Headquarters of Foreign Multinationals (Republic Act No. 8756)
– The measure grants a host of incentives to multinational firms establishing their regional hubs in the country.
• Retail Trade Liberalization Act (Republic Act No. 8762)
– This law dismantles 40 years of state protectionism over the country’s retail trade industry and opens the sector to big foreign players.
• New General Banking Act (Republic Act No. 8791)
– The measure opens up the local banking industry to foreign players after almost 50 years of having it exclusively reserved and protected for Filipino nationals. With the industry’s liberalization, at least 10 foreign banks have already established their presence in the Philippines.
• Agrarian Reform
– widened the coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) to the landless peasants in the country side. The latter’s administration distributed more than 266,000 hectares of land to 175,000 landless farmers, including land owned by the traditional rural elite.
• Anti-Crime Task Forces
– In 1998, by virtue of Executive Order No.8, President Estrada created the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force (PAOCTF) with the objective of minimizing, if not totally eradicating, car theft and worsening kidnapping cases in the country.
• Death Penalty
– The death penalty law in the Philippines was re-enforced during the incumbency of Estrada’s predecessor, Fidel Ramos. This law provided the use of the electric chair until the gas chamber (method chosen by government to replace electrocution) could be installed. The Estrada administration peddled the death penalty as the antidote to crime.
• Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8792)
– Outlaws computer hacking and provides opportunities for new businesses emerging from the Internet-driven New Economy.
• New Securities Act (Republic Act No. 8799)
– This law liberalizes the securities market by shifting policy from merit regulation to full disclosure. With its strengthened provisions against fraud, the measure is expected to pave the way for the full development of the Philippine equities and securities market.
• Charter Change
– Under President Joseph Estrada, there was a similar attempt to change the 1987 constitution. The process is termed as CONCORD or Constitutional Correction for Development.
– Only amend the ‘restrictive’ economic provisions of the constitution that is considered as impeding the entry of more foreign investments in the Philippines.
• RP-US Visiting Forces Agreement
– On 1999 a Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States, which was ratified in the Senate.
– The first Visiting Forces Agreement was actually signed under President Ramos in 1998, and the second was subsequently signed under President Estrada.
– The primary effect of the Agreement is to require the U.S. government
– (1) to notify RP authorities when it becomes aware of the apprehension, arrest or detention of any RP personnel visiting the U.S. and
– (2) when so requested by the RP government, to ask the appropriate authorities to waive jurisdiction in favor of RP, except cases of special interest to the U.S. departments of State or Defense
• Contributions and Achievements
– during his time, the MILF’s headquarters and camps were captured
– he joined other leaders and politicians who supported against the Charter Change
– was cited as one of the Three Outstanding Senators in 1989
– was among the “Magnificent 12” who voted for the termination of the Philippines and US Military Bases Agreement from Clark Airbase and Subic Naval Base
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001-2010)
• RoRo (roll-on, roll-off) network of ships and barges that link the highly fragmented islands of the Philippines
• Job creation Arroyo has always had a mantra of creating one million jobs for Filipinos.
• Amnesty proclamation
– On September 5, 2007 - signed Amnesty Proclamation 1377 for members of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New Peoples Army; other communist rebel groups; and their umbrella organization, the National Democratic Front.
• US-led coalition against global terrorism in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and remains one of its closest allies in the war on terror
• Philippines-Japan Trade Deal -August 21, 2007
• Council of Women World Leaders
– an International network of current and former women presidents and prime ministers whose mission is to mobilize the highest-level women leaders globally
• Education Reform
– easing the textbook backlog;
– constructing more school buildings;
– restoring English as medium of instruction; implementing the Basic Education Curriculum or BEC ;
– improving teacher welfare;
– sparing public school teachers from the “vagaries of politics”;
– mainstreaming distance learning;
– and launching the internet-based education program.
• The National SME Development Agenda
– small and medium enterprises through her national SME Development Agenda, believing that they are a vital engine of the Philippine economy.
• Housing
– sustainable housing financing, the private sector, especially the banks, is called to participate in the housing market.
– provide security of tenure for the informal sector, consisting of poor and low salaried workers from government and the private sector.
• Election Modernization
– On May 10, 2004, the Philippines will hold its first elections using modern counting and canvassing methods.
• Land Distribution
– accelerated land distribution and delivery of support services to the farmer-beneficiaries.
– The same shall apply to the distribution of public lands.
• The Mindanao National Initiative or “Mindanao Natin”
– is the sound strategy for peace and development in Mindanao that is being implemented across many areas of action from security to infrastructure to education to economic growth to poverty reduction to law enforcement.
– aims to mobilize the local governments, civil society and the business community in the blueprint for development for Muslim Mindanao
• Presyong Tama, Gamot Pampamilya
– The Presyong Tama, Gamot Pampamilya is the government's concrete response to address the heavy burden of high medicine prices on the Filipino consumers.
• KALAHI
– The Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) program is an anti- poverty initiative
– The project will assist the government in strengthening the capability of local government units (LGUs) to design, implement, and manage development activities.
– Such activities may include basic infrastructure like new or rehabilitated roads and bridges, barangay schools and clinics, and water supply and sanitation facilities.
• E-Procurement
– The Electronic Procurement System or EPS is one initiative of government to reform and modernize government's procurement services.
– creation and operation of a central portal for government procurement, bidding and supplier information requirements, and the increasing use of the portal among government agencies.
– The EPS is expected to achieve transparency in public procurement activities.
• National Health Insurance Program
– Philhealth is the government's priority health program that aims to benefit the country's poor communities.
– A health insurance card holder and any member of his family who gets sick can go to a government hospital and present the said card to avail of free medical services.
• KABAYANIHAN
– The program is an integrated delivery of basic services to OFWs at worksites abroad and at home in the Philippines.
– Under Kabayanihan, the OFWs will be able to avail themselves of the following services: Overseas Workers Welfare Administration On-Site Welfare Services that would include expanded/voluntary membership.
– DOLE/OWWA/Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Electronic Identification Card (E-Card) services.
– Health maintenance services through the OWWA Medicare program wherein the OFW and members of the family will be entitled to benefits over and above those granted by PhilHealth.
• Expanded Value Added Tax (e-VAT) Law RA 9337
• RA 9189 – Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003
• RA 9160 Money Laundering Law
• RA 9225 Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act
• Proclamation 1017 State of National Emergency 9February 24, 2006
• RA 9256 Ninoy Aquino Day
• Proclamation 1946 Martial Law in Maguindanao
• Contributions and Achievements
– second female president of the country
– first and only female vice-president of the Philippines so far (to date)
– first president to had oath taking outside Luzon
– an ex-professor of Economics at the Ateneo de Manila University where Noynoy Aquino was one of her students
– an ex-classmate of former US president Bill Clinton at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service where she maintained Dean’s list status
– she regained higher economic growth than the past 3 presidents before her
Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III (2010-2016)
• Executive Order No. 1- creating the Truth Commission
– tasked to investigate various anomalies and issues including graft and corruption allegations against the past administration
– government officials and their accomplices in the private sector during the last nine years
• Executive Order No. 2 - signed on July 30, 2010
– ordering the immediate removal of all midnight appointments made by the previous administration for violating the 60-day constitutional ban on presidential appointments before a national election
• Executive Order No. 3 - signed on July 30, 2010
– an executive order revoking Executive Order No. 883, signed by former Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on May 28, 2010, that automatically promoted lawyers in government executive service to the rank of Career Executive Service Officer III (CESO III)
• Executive Order No. 7
– suspension of all allowances, bonuses and incentives of board members of government-owned and-controlled corporations (GOCCs) and government financial institutions (GFIs) until December 31, 2010
• Executive Order No. 10
– declaring October 2, 2010 as the Nationwide Philhealth Registration Day (NPRD)
• Republic Act No. 10645
– Mandatory Philhealth Coverage for all Senior Citizens, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.”
• Republic Act No. 10640
– strengthen the anti-drug campaign of the government, amending for the purpose Section 21 of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
• Republic Act No. 10639
– An Act mandating the telecommunications service providers to send free mobile alerts in the event of natural and man-made disasters and calamities.
• Republic Act No. 10630
– An Act strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9344, otherwise known as the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006” and appropriating funds therefor.
• Republic Act No. 10627
– An Act requiring all elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies to prevent and address the acts of bullying in their institutions.
• Republic Act No. 10533
– An Act enhancing the Philippine basic education system by strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic education, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes.
• Republic Act No. 10360
– An Act creating the Province of Davao Occidental
• Republic Act No. 10351
– An Act restructuring the excise tax on alcohol and tobacco products by amending Section 141 142, 143, 144, 145, 8, 131 and 288 of Republic Act No. 8424 otherwise known as The National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended by Republic Act No. 9334, and for other purposes..
• Republic Act No. 10175
– An Act defining Cybercrime. providing for the prevention, investigation, suppression and the imposition of penalties therefor and for other purposes.
• Republic Act No. 10173
– An Act protecting individual personal information in information and communications systems in the government and the private sector, creating for this purpose a National Privacy Commission, and for other purposes.
• Republic Act No. 10157
– An Act institutionalizing the Kindergarten education into Basic Education system and appropriating funds thereof
• Republic Act No. 10354
– The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
• Republic Act No. 10586
– Anti Drive-Drugged- Drunk Act of 2013
• Contributions and Achievements
– he created the no wang-wang policy and this was practiced on his inaugural address
– he assigned the notable Jesse Robredo as the secretary of DILG in 2010.
– he initiated the K-12 education in the Philippines
– he renamed the Office of the Press Secretary into Presidential Communications Operations Office and appointed new officers
– he signed an EO about suspension of allowances and bonuses of GOCCs and GFIs board members
– has paved peace in Mindanao thru the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement
– in 2012, the Philippine economy grew 7.1% besting other South East Asian countries
• Controversies in Aquino Administration
- Manila hostage crisis
- The administration’s first major debacle came just two months into Aquino's presidency. In August 2010, eight Hong Kong tourists were killed by a disgruntled former police officer Rolando Mendoza, after a bungled rescue attempt supervised by Aquino himself. The incident also strained ties between the Philippines and Hong Kong.
- The administration’s first major debacle came just two months into Aquino's presidency. In August 2010, eight Hong Kong tourists were killed by a disgruntled former police officer Rolando Mendoza, after a bungled rescue attempt supervised by Aquino himself. The incident also strained ties between the Philippines and Hong Kong.
- PNoy’s Porsche
- Aquino’s popularity ratings continued to slide in the following months, after reports came out that he had bought himself a third-hand Porsche. After drawing flak for supposedly violating his government’s austerity policy, the President eventually sold the German high-performance car.
- Aquino’s popularity ratings continued to slide in the following months, after reports came out that he had bought himself a third-hand Porsche. After drawing flak for supposedly violating his government’s austerity policy, the President eventually sold the German high-performance car.
- Corona impeachment
- Although his ratings gradually recovered in 2011, Aquino once again saw his ratings slowly decline during the first months of 2012, during then Chief Justice Renato Corona’s impeachment trial. A complaint, backed by the president’s allies in the House of Representative, triggered the impeachment. After Corona was convicted, Aquino’s ratings once again recovered dramatically.
- Although his ratings gradually recovered in 2011, Aquino once again saw his ratings slowly decline during the first months of 2012, during then Chief Justice Renato Corona’s impeachment trial. A complaint, backed by the president’s allies in the House of Representative, triggered the impeachment. After Corona was convicted, Aquino’s ratings once again recovered dramatically.
- Yolanda aftermath
- In November 2013, Typhoon Yolanda—the strongest cyclone to ever hit land—cut a swath of devastation across the central Philippines and left 6,300 people dead. The disaster also wreaked havoc on Aquino’s ratings, after his government was heavily criticized, even by international news organizations, for its slow response to the calamity.
- In November 2013, Typhoon Yolanda—the strongest cyclone to ever hit land—cut a swath of devastation across the central Philippines and left 6,300 people dead. The disaster also wreaked havoc on Aquino’s ratings, after his government was heavily criticized, even by international news organizations, for its slow response to the calamity.
- Pork Barrel Scam
- The Aquino government also had to weather major political storms. In July 2013, the pork barrel scam—perhaps the biggest scandal involving public funds in recent years—was exposed, leading to the detention of three senators and several other lawmakers on plunder and graft cases. Aquino was initially reluctant to abolish the graft-ridden priority development assistance fund, but eventually ended up doing so. Still, his ratings took a hit due to this scandal.
- The Aquino government also had to weather major political storms. In July 2013, the pork barrel scam—perhaps the biggest scandal involving public funds in recent years—was exposed, leading to the detention of three senators and several other lawmakers on plunder and graft cases. Aquino was initially reluctant to abolish the graft-ridden priority development assistance fund, but eventually ended up doing so. Still, his ratings took a hit due to this scandal.
- DAP controversy
A year later, another controversy involving government funds further diminished Aquino’s popularity: the disbursement acceleration program (DAP). The administration was accused of ilegally tapping government savings to fund senators' pet projects, allegedly in exchange for a Corona conviction. The president actively defended the DAP, which he characterized as an economic stimulus program. In the end, certain aspects of the DAP were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
A year later, another controversy involving government funds further diminished Aquino’s popularity: the disbursement acceleration program (DAP). The administration was accused of ilegally tapping government savings to fund senators' pet projects, allegedly in exchange for a Corona conviction. The president actively defended the DAP, which he characterized as an economic stimulus program. In the end, certain aspects of the DAP were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
- Mamasapano encounter
- With just over a year to go before he relinquishes the presidency, President Aquino faced his biggest controversy: the botched January 25 Mamasapano operation. Forty-four police commandos, 18 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters, and at least five civilians died during an anti-terror mission in Maguindanao. Aquino was primarily blamed for letting his close pal, resigned police chief Alan Purisima, play an active role in the bungled mission despite his suspension over graft charges.
- With just over a year to go before he relinquishes the presidency, President Aquino faced his biggest controversy: the botched January 25 Mamasapano operation. Forty-four police commandos, 18 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters, and at least five civilians died during an anti-terror mission in Maguindanao. Aquino was primarily blamed for letting his close pal, resigned police chief Alan Purisima, play an active role in the bungled mission despite his suspension over graft charges.
Rodrigo Roa Duterte (2016 – present)
Accomplishments (as of 2016)
• War on drugs
– 1,007,153 drug users and pushers surrendered to government.
– 42,978 pushers and users arrested as of December 30.
– 73 government officials arrested for involvement in illegal drug trade, as of October 7, 2016
– 2,166 drug personalities killed during police operations as of December 30.
– 5,868,832 houses of suspected drug personalities visited by police to invite them to surrender to government for rehabilitation, under Project Tokhang.
– Mega Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija inaugurated. It is being run by the Department of Health.
– P1.266 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by BOC as of end of November 2016: P933.3 million worth of shabu, P314.7 million worth of cocaine, and P17 million worth of ecstasy.
– New PNP Special Action Force troopers deployed to guard New Bilibid Prison in place of old security.
• Economy
– 10-point Socio-economic Agenda of Duterte administration presented to international and local business groups, foreign institutions and governments, and other stakeholders.
– Draft of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act submitted to Congress. It is meant to exempt most Filipinos from paying taxes while collecting revenue from affluent taxpayers and corporations.
– 17 major projects approved by National Economic Development Authority Board.
– Online streaming of closed-circuit television launched by Bureau of Customs (BOC) as measure against corruption.
– P1.3 billion worth of smuggled goods seized by BOC, including smuggled rice, fuel, fake clothes and cigarettes.
– 93.3% of P409 billion target for BOC revenue collection collected as of December 2016.
• Reduction of red tape
– 1,419 cities and municipalities (87% of total) streamlined processing of business permits and licensing systems to involve only one form, 5 required signatures, and a maximum of 5 steps.
– This was facilitated by the Department of Interior and Local Government.
– Bureau of Internal Revenue begins simplification of the processing of tax clearances and certificates authorizing registration for real property and shares of stock to 3 to 5 days.
– Use of credit, debit, or prepaid payments cards and payment centers are added as options to encourage tax payment.
• Care for Overseas Filipino Workers
– One-stop service center for OFWs opened at the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) in Mandaluyong City. It has served 219,697 clients as of December 7, 2016.
– P455.1 million in emergency assistance extended to 10,233 OFWs displaced due to drop in oil prices in the Middle East. Of these, 2,401 availed of the government’s repatriation program.
– Overseas Employment Certificate no longer a requirement for vacationing OFWs. Their exemption from travel tax and terminal fee also being eyed.
• Transportation
– Inter-agency Council on Traffic formed by Department of Transportation for more streamlined system for addressing traffic. The council includes Metro Manila Development Authority, PNP-Highway Patrol Group, Land Transportation Office, and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
– 401 colorum vehicles impounded
– 6,883 illegally-parked vehicles towed
– 5,738 sidewalk vendors cleared
– Validity of driver’s license extended from 3 years to 5 years
– Drivers licenses applied for from January to October 2016 can now be claimed in 36 LTO licensing offices in Metro Manila
– No report of laglag-bala (bullet-planting scam) since start of Duterte administration
– Punctuality of take-off of airplanes (on-time performance) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) improved to 78% from 47% due to strict enforcement of rule that pilots must take off within 5 minutes or be put at the back of the line.
– Fleet of 21 premium Mercedes Benz buses launched to bring passengers from NAIA to Makati and Roxas Boulevard.
• Labor
– 2,531 workers found to be under abusive end-of-contract system regularized after Department of Labor and Employment inspection of establishments, principals, and contractors.
– 3-day maximum processing time for Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) applications implemented.
• Fight vs terrorism
– 597 major military operations conducted against Abu Sayyaf Group by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
– 94 ASG bandits killed, 21 surrendered, 17 captured
– ASG leaders Nelson Muktadil, Braun Muktadil, and sub-leader Mohammad Said among those killed during operations.
– 44 combat operations launched against Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and Maute Group by AFP.
– 50 BIFF or Maute Group personalities killed as a result of operations.
– 3 suspects of the September Davao City bombing arrested 32 days after incident.
– Agreement signed with Malaysia and Indonesia to enhance military cooperation in addressing piracy, kidnap-for-ransom, terrorism, transnational crimes in common maritime areas.
– Military personnel deployed for mobile check points, visibility patrols, and other security-related activities in cities like Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Metro Manila in order to comply with declaration of a state of national emergency on account of lawless violence.
• Foreign relations
– Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secured the release of 5 Filipino seafarersamong crew of Omani ship hijacked by Somali pirates.
– DFA helped drum up support for Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2017. With help from DFA, President Rodrigo Duterte visited 8 ASEAN countries.
– Duterte made visits to China and Japan.
– Duterte participated at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting in Peru.
• Health
– First CT Scan in Maguindanao Provincial Hospital in Shariff Aguak inaugurated by Department of Health.
• Telecommunication
– Department of Information Communications Technology (DICT), National Telecommunications Commission, and telecom companies agree to standardize voice call charges between different networks to P2.50.
• Law and order
– 911 National Emergency Hotline launched
• Agriculture
– The Presidential Agrarian Reform Council, the highest policy- and decision-making body on land reform and land disputes, is reconvened for the first time after 10 years.
– The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributes land ownership awards to 50 farmers in Cebu City, 35 farmers in Sorsogon, 175 in Occidental Mindoro, and 300 in Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte.
– 5,586 agrarian reform beneficiary organizations are assisted by DAR.
– A P40.7 million rubber processing plant turned over in Banisilan, North Cotabato by DAR.
– 2,865 common service facilities turned over to farmers by DAR.
– P1.9 billion worth of loans released to 516 farmer organizations by DAR.
– Color-coded Agri Map launched on December 1, 2016 by Department of Agriculture (DA). Maps are supposed to help the government and investors determine what crops can best be grown in particular areas based on soil properties, elevation, water availability, rainfall pattern, hazard risks, and climate change vulnerability.
– 10,632 beneficiaries receive 5,581 gill nets and 10,271 other fishing gear from the DA - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
– 12,484 beneficiaries receive 53.15 million pieces of fingerlings, 3441,388 kilograms of seaweed propagules, and 3,155 sets of seaweed farm implements from BFAR.
• Education
– 600,000 out-of-school youths pass the Accreditation and Equivalency Program, certifying them as eligible for either high school or college, as part of the Alternative Learning System program of the Department of Education (DepEd).
– Guidelines issued on utilization of funds for the Madrasah Education Program by DepEd for public schools with Muslim students.
• Energy
– 26,321 households connected to energy supply by Department of Energy and private sector. Of this, 2,662 were identified as priority for energization.
– Philippine Energy Plan 2016-2030 Update completed by DOE. The plan is supposed to set the strategy for short, medium, and long-term goals for electrification in the country.
– Two major power plants begin commercial operation: 414-megawatt San Gabriel natural gas power plant, and 97-megawatt Avion natural gas power plant.
• Environment
– 41 metallic mines audited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to ensure compliance with responsible mining standards. Of these, 10 were suspended, 20 were recommended for suspension, while 11 were given the passing rate.
– DENR hotlines launched: #DENR or #3367 for landline and 0917-868-DENR or 0917-885-DENR for mobile.
• Public works and highways
– Hotline for citizens to report, ask, or make suggestions about any Department of Public Works and Highways project launched. Text hotline is 2920 while landline hotline is (02)165-02.
• Weather
– 271 new weather stations installed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
– Zamboanga Doppler Weather Radar System installed by DOST
• Social welfare
– P9.1 million worth of relief assistance given to victims of natural disasters.
– P135.3 million worth of emergency shelter cash assistance provided to 27,052 households affected by Typhoon Lawin.
• Tourism
– Memorandum of Agreement for Philippines hosting of Miss Universe pageantsigned by Department of Tourism and Miss Universe Organization.
– 11.65% increase in tourist arrivals as of October 2016.
• Trade and industry
– 35.5% increase in investments registered with the Philippine Board of Investments from January to November 2016 compared to same period in 2015.
– Department of Trade and Industry, DILG, DICT sign Joint Memorandum Circular shortening processing of business permits to a maximum of 3 days.
• Peace process
– Executive Order creating Bangsamoro Transition Commission signed.
– 4 meetings held with Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
– Suspension of warrant of arrest of Moro National Liberation Front chairman Nur Misuari for 6 months so he can participate in peace talks.
– Peace talks with the National Democratic Front
– Unilateral ceasefires of the military and New People's Army
• Yolanda rehabilitation
– 49% or 3,965 out of 8,000 target Yolanda families transferred to resettlement sites in Tacloban.
• Transparency, anti-corruption
– Executive Order on Freedom of Information (FOI) signed. (EO 2 series of 2016)
– Freedom of Information online portal launched by Presidential Communications Operations Office with 312 requests as of December 22, 2016.
– 130 out of 185 (70%) of departments, agencies, and government-owned and controlled corporations create their own FOI manuals.
– 8888 Citizen Complaints Hotline launched.
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• Yaman ng Lahi (Binagong Edisyon) by Amelia Tuico & Edna Perez
• MET- LET Reviewer On Social Science by Rogelio I. Esperitu (2011)
• Philippine History and Government (2002) by Gregorio and Sonia Zaide
• Philippine History Module-Based Learning (2002) by Rebecca and Reena Ongsotto
• Philippine History Revised Edition (2010) Teodoro Agoncillo
• Saint Louie Reviewer – Philippine History (April, 2014)
• http://twentyfive.hubpages.com/hub/Presidents-of-the-Philippines-and-their-Achievements-and-Contributions Retrieved November 24, 2014
• http://www.rappler.com/nation/157160-list-duterte-administration-accomplishments-2016
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