MERGED: FEDERAL DEMOCRACY: A solution to the sick country, the Philippines.

[BIGMAN]

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That's why in my previous post, I asked if this is a political group. At least, CFM must enter into politics now to bring-out the concept. Once it is heard and considered, maybe thats the time that we have to educate the public/people what is this all about.

To reach out to the people right now is premature IMHO, it has to be done when the plebiscite is incoming. What this group needs to do right now, is to affiliate a political group to bring this up. At this stage, what help or support you need from the people?

Then how can the political group stand if the public is not informed? Still, it can't win the election. So, we still need to inform the public or increase the group's number. The best way I guess is to make the group as a party list. So that we can have a representative in Congress.

[BIGMAN]

Hahah what do you mean no one can stop. Noynoy is against federalism so this will never happen in the next 6 years unless you are talking about doing people power against him. People power against an Aquino?

Hey, did Pnoy categorically said he is against? He only said in the news that it is not his priority yet at the moment. He inherited some problems from the previous admin. which needed an urgent action.

[RMK711]

Hey, did Pnoy categorically said he is against? He only said in the news that it is not his priority yet at the moment. He inherited some problems from the previous admin. which needed an urgent action.

I've seen one of his interviews during the campaign. When asked if in favor of federalism, he said he is against it, but favors more autonomy and funds for LGUs instead.

[BIGMAN]

I've seen one of his interviews during the campaign. When asked if in favor of federalism, he said he is against it, but favors more autonomy and funds for LGUs instead.

More autonomy and more funds for the LGU's is tantamount to federalism. So, better draft a new constitution to have a clear guidelines and laws for the government officials.

[bearish]

Then how can the political group stand if the public is not informed? Still, it can't win the election. So, we still need to inform the public or increase the group's number. The best way I guess is to make the group as a party list. So that we can have a representative in Congress.

it's a matter of putting things into the right perspective. what's the best way to inform the public? I guess it's thru the media, right? if a debate in congress is underway and it is reported in the media, the public would know. while it is being tackled at senate and/or congress, CFM may proceed with information dissemination. Unless you are planning for a people power, then that's another story.

[RMK711]

More autonomy and more funds for the LGU's is tantamount to federalism. So, better draft a new constitution to have a clear guidelines and laws for the government officials.

No it's not, not even close. It still means that he decides how much to give us. In federalism, the tax shares are fixed and can't be changed by the P.M. Since when has Noynoy ever been in favor of a new constitution. From what I know, he will retain the present one because it was put in place by his mom and to replace it is a slap in the face to her legacy...

[Romeojin]

i doubt we can afford a change into federalism.

honestly federalism will just divide the country.

[BIGMAN]

it's a matter of putting things into the right perspective. what's the best way to inform the public? I guess it's thru the media, right? if a debate in congress is underway and it is reported in the media, the public would know. while it is being tackled at senate and/or congress, CFM may proceed with information dissemination. Unless you are planning for a people power, then that's another story.

I am referring to the political party on how can it owns a seat in Congress if the people is not inform. We must have a representative first who advocates federalism and open the issue in Congress. Besides, it is different if the public thoroughly understands the issue. Shall we wait a debate first before informing the public?

[BIGMAN]

No it's not, not even close. It still means that he decides how much to give us. In federalism, the tax shares are fixed and can't be changed by the P.M. Since when has Noynoy ever been in favor of a new constitution. From what I know, he will retain the present one because it was put in place by his mom and to replace it is a slap in the face to her legacy...

Yah, it was drafted during her term. But I don't think Pnoy is that close minded, he knew some lapses in the constitution which hinders developments and need to be amended. Is is also written in the constitution (if my memory is right) that it can be changed after 5 yrs. A true leader doesn't think that way, a slap? The top priority is the common good.

[BIGMAN]

No it's not, not even close. It still means that he decides how much to give us. In federalism, the tax shares are fixed and can't be changed by the P.M. Since when has Noynoy ever been in favor of a new constitution. From what I know, he will retain the present one because it was put in place by his mom and to replace it is a slap in the face to her legacy...

You said more autonomy and more funds. Then, that's one concept of federalism.