participatory, governance,

1. The Relevance of Participatory
Governance
Civil Society Organization
Conference
2019

2. “ Citizen’s participation is a key in
governance and is the bedrock of
any strong nation”
14th ASEAN Leadership Forum at
the Manila Hotel in April 28, 2017
“ ..every citizen’s participation will
be crucial as we set ourselves to
the great but rewarding task of
effecting meaningful and lasting
transformation for our country and
our countrymen”
Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MCM)
Inauguration, Davao City on July 7,
2018

3. Outline of the Presentation
I. Defining Participatory Governance
II. Legal Basis of Citizen Participation
III. Benefits of Participatory Governance
IV. Qualities of a Good Citizen
V. Rights and Responsibilities of Filipino Citizen

4. Participatory governance involves citizens
participation in governance especially in decision
making. Such actions include:
• assessing their own needs;
• planning;
• monitoring and evaluation;
• implementation of government programs,
projects, and activities.
I. Defining Participatory Governance

5. The idea of citizens participation in governance has
gained more prominence and popular interest in the post
EDSA 1986 when the 1987 constitution was crafted.
The Constitution is very emphatic in saying
“Sovereignty resides in the people, and all
government authority emanates from them”.
Article 1, 1987 Philippine Constitution,
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
II. Legal Basis of Citizen Participation

6. The 1987 Philippine Constitution
ARTICLE II
Section 23. The State shall encourage non-governmental, community-
based, or sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.
ARTICLE XIII
Section 15. The State shall respect the role of independent people's
organizations to enable the people to pursue and protect, within the
democratic framework, their legitimate and collective interests and
aspirations through peaceful and lawful means.
Section 16. The right of the people and their organizations to effective
and reasonable participation at all levels of social, political, and
economic decision-making shall not be abridged.
1987
Constitution of
the Republic
of the
Philippines

7. RULE XIII
ARTICLE 62. LGUs shall promote the establishment
and operation of people's organizations, NGOs, and
the private sector, to make them active partners in the
pursuit of local autonomy.
Local
Government
Code of
1991
The Implementing Rules and
Regulations of Local Government
Code of 1991

8. UN 1986, Declaration of the Right to Development and the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
‘. . . every human person and all peoples are entitled to
participate in, contribute to and enjoy economic, social, cultural and
political development, in which all human rights and fundamental
freedoms can be fully realised.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
‘Every citizen shall have the right and the opportunity … To take
part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely
chosen representatives.
International
Covenants

9. III. The Benefits and Potential Impact
of Participatory Governance
Citizens and civil society perspectives:
• More responsive basic services to people’s needs
• Greater access to and control of resources by citizens
• Local plans and budgets are based on what were collectively
defined as the needs of the community
• Increase in productivity and income generation opportunities
• Recognition of people’s rights especially the marginalized
sectors including women
• Affirmation of being listened to or having a say
• Sense of belongingness and ownership

10. Local Government Units perspectives:
• Restoration of people’s faith in public institutions and
security from external threats
• Better service prioritization of policies, programs, and
projects
• Greater chance for politicians to be reelected
• Sense of satisfaction of having done a good job
• Satisfied constituents with basic services delivered

11. More effective
service delivery
Citizens
and Civil
Society
More efficient
use of resources
More responsive
basic services to
people’s needs
Engagement
LGU
The Benefits and Outcomes
of Participatory Governance
Organized and
Capacitated
Outcomes

12. IV. Qualities of a Good Citizen
Active, responsible, participatory, and
justice-oriented
Active
• Being engaged in action; characterized by energetic work,
participation; having the power of quick motion
Responsible
• Acts responsibly in his/her community
• Honors duties, obeys laws, works, and pays taxes
• Honest, respectful, and compassionate
• Volunteers to lend a hand in times of crisis

13. Participatory
• Actively participates in community structures and organizations
• Organizes community efforts to care for those in need, promotes
economic development, or protect the environment
• Listens and respects opinions of others
• Knows how government agencies work
• Knows strategies for accomplishing collective tasks
Justice-Oriented Citizen
• Critically assesses social, political, and economic structures
• Seeks out and addresses areas of injustice
• Explores why people are hungry and acts to solve the root causes
• Knows how to effect systemic change

15. Defining* . . .
Rights
“These are what every human being deserves, no matter
who they are and where they live so that we can live in a
world that is fair and just”*
Duties (Responsibility or obligation)
“Something that is your job to do something about, or to
think about which affects your life and other people’s
lives”*
* Rights and responsibilities. Kids’ Health: Women’s and Children’s Health Network.. Retrieved from
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/ HealthTopic Details Kids.aspx?p=335&np=307&id=1712 on June 23, 2019.

16. Rights as Filipino citizen**
1. Freedom of speech, of the press, and of assembly – - -
-- ensure that the voices of people are heard and
their views considered
2. Right to form unions, associations, or societies
3. Right to privacy
4. Right to information
5. Freedom of religion
6. Due process of law
7. Equal Protection of the Laws
8. Free Access to the Courts and to Legal Assistance
9. Right to Education
10. Right of workers to a Living Wage
11. Right of workers to Safe & Humane Working Conditions

17. Duties and Responsibilities**
1. To be loyal to the Republic
2. To honor the Philippine flag
3. To defend the State
4. To contribute to State development and welfare
5. To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws
6. To cooperate with the duly constituted authorities in the
attainment and preservation of a just and orderly society
7. To exercise rights, responsibility and with due regard to
the rights of others
8. To engage in gainful work
9. To register and cast his or her vote

19. If there is a best time for you to participate in
governance to achieve meaningful change,
that time is NOW!!