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CDM FEDERATION - PHILS

Basic Orientation

F E D E R A T I O N


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Description & history

Centrist Democratic Movement Federation of the Philippines

Founded January 2010

Through The Successor Generation Program of

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) &

Technical Assistance Center for the Development of

the Rural & Urban Poor (TACDRUP)

Group of young professionals nationwide


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Nationwide Conferences

Metro-Manila, West and East Visayas, South and

North of Mindanao Regional Assemblies

Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City Parklane Hotel, Cebu City

Mallberry Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City

A. Venue Suites Hotel, Makati Avenue, Makati City

Holiday Hotel, Tagaytay Highlands

Holiday Hotel, Ilo-ilo City


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Partners & convenors

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

Dr. Peter Koeppinger Country representative to the Philippines

Political scientist, German and European parliamentconsultant

Worked closely with other Asian governments

TACDRUP

Lito Monico C.

Lorenzana

Former Cabinet Member, Entrepreneur/Consultant of variouslocal/foreign firms, Harvard Alumnus, Political Technocrat,NGO worker, etc


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Why Centrist Democracy

A Political Philosophy with a unique concept of

governance

Introduced by Christian-Muslim based political

movements in the 60s

Anchored on respect for Human Dignity, our CORE

VALUE

Political, economic & social order logicallydesigned to promote & protect the dignity of each

person

Democracy not perfect but congruent to the nature

of man


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Why young professionals

As the successor generation

Young and dynamic

Full of idealism & vigor

Assumes and shares responsibilities for themselves &fellow citizens

In a position to :

change the political landscape Bring about good governance

Progress of our society


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CDM adheres to these basic themes

A truly functioning Democracy and rule of law

A thriving Social Market Economy

Principle of Subisidiarity in all structures of

governance

Building up strong, sustainable and real political

parties as catalyst for effective governance


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Democracy & Rule of Law

Democracy means:

People make intelligent choice

Leaders legitimately elected to power

Leaders govern upon the sole acquiescence of those

who voted them to power

Leaders govern following a set of laws applicable to

all & nobody is above the law

There is rule of law

System that protects people from abusive & arbitrary use of

government powers


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Social Market Economy?

Markets should be free, though not perfect arbiter of prices

Philippine market is unfree controlled by monopolies, cartels &

conglomerates

distorting competition in their favor Intimidate & oppress few competitors

Make the market hostile for newcomers

Philippines need a well-functioning market economy

Philippine market should be free from distortions & unfairpractices through a strong state


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Social Market Economy?

Need for Philippines to be a strong state

Strong and responsible states:

Open markets to free entrance & exit of competitors

Allow greater majority to earn a living through the market process Create a stable & healthy legal & political framework

Institute a functioning social justice & social security systemsfor the enhancement of human dignity all their citizensincluding the weak ones

Institutionalize sustainable development that protects theenvironment for future generations


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Principle of Subsidiarity

Philippine government structure is too centralized Most decisions affecting peoples lives are embedded, legally &

constitutionally although abnormally, in the President/executivedepartment

Too much for President alone to handle Paralyzing the office in the process

Subsidiarity means Decision making powers brought to the lowest level

Allows people to decide from the lowest competent structures

Allows lower structures influence decisions affecting them

Augments healthy political life Highest level supports lowest level, not stripping them of power

More money in the local level at their disposal


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Strong State & Real Political Parties

Direct democracies not fit for mass-based society likethe Philippines

Representatives must be chosen from real political

parties to articulate peoples wants, dreams andlongings.

Political Parties:

Aggregators of varied interests of members

Venue for clash of ideas & principles Repositories of political theories, beliefs & strategies

Must strive for political power, maintain it & lay downformula for governance


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Strong State & Real Political Parties

Real political parties required in a Democracy

Must have clear & specific program of government

Must have their own rules to govern its internal democracy to

abide by

Must be the training ground for the leaders of the country

Elected representatives must exercise power consistently based on

their philosophy for governance and values embedded

Articulate unequivocally their written platform from whence they

were elected Reward for loyalty, honesty and accountability; punishment for

disloyalty, dishonesty, immorality, corruption, abuse, etc


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Current Initiatives

Electoral Law Reform

Party Registration Law

Campaign Financing Law

Pork Barrel Reform Anti-Cartel & Monopoly Reform

Poverty Alleviation and Education Reform

Mindanao Peace and Development Initiatives

Autonomous Regions

Setting up critical mass

Political Institute for Centrist Democrats

etc


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How to become a member

Attended basic orientation

Annual Membership Fee of 1000php, in full orstaggered For secretariat operations

Show of commitment

Contact: [email protected]

082 297221502 8943427


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Organizational Structure

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