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| − | From 1992 to 1998, President Fidel Ramos served the Philippines and was highly active in promoting NGO and civil society involvement in politics and public policy. Topics that NGOs addressed, “such as violence against women and the rights of indigenous people” were previously critiqued and labeled “inappropriate for legislation.” Under President Ramos’ term, these issues became common and important subjects debated in legislation. | + | From 1992 to 1998, President Fidel Ramos served the Philippines and was highly active in promoting NGO and civil society involvement in politics and public policy. Topics that NGOs addressed, “such as violence against women and the rights of indigenous people” were previously critiqued and labeled “inappropriate for legislation.”<ref>ADB 2007</ref> Under President Ramos’ term, these issues became common and important subjects debated in legislation.<ref>ADB 2007:3</ref> |
| − | At first, a number of NGOs were supportive of Joseph Estrada (June 30, 1998 to January 20, 2001) as Ramos’ successor. However, he disappointed them and they disagreed with him over issues such as foreign investment and economic governance. Most importantly, a number of NGOs “claimed the Estrada administration did not fulfill its stated agenda to help those in poverty,” and he seemed to give stark attention to NGOs and the coalitions they had previously built with the government. | + | At first, a number of NGOs were supportive of Joseph Estrada (June 30, 1998 to January 20, 2001) as Ramos’ successor. However, he disappointed them and they disagreed with him over issues such as foreign investment and economic governance.<ref>ADB 2007</ref> Most importantly, a number of NGOs “claimed the Estrada administration did not fulfill its stated agenda to help those in poverty,” and he seemed to give stark attention to NGOs and the coalitions they had previously built with the government.<ref>ADB 2007</ref> |
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In 2001, the current president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was elected with strong NGO support and her administration is known for continually supporting NGO freedom. However, in 2006, she declared a state of emergency in the Philippines that “raised concerns of a threat of civil liberties.” These concerns were later confirmed “by hundreds of extrajudicial killings” of activists, civil society workers, and people associated with leftist organizations. The President did condemn the killings and called for legislation to address them. | In 2001, the current president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was elected with strong NGO support and her administration is known for continually supporting NGO freedom. However, in 2006, she declared a state of emergency in the Philippines that “raised concerns of a threat of civil liberties.” These concerns were later confirmed “by hundreds of extrajudicial killings” of activists, civil society workers, and people associated with leftist organizations. The President did condemn the killings and called for legislation to address them. | ||
Revision as of 12:20, 9 March 2009
Charity and welfare work in the Philippines dates back to the beginning of colonization.[1] The motivation behind Kawanggawa (“charity”) is based on the notion of Pakikipagkapwa, meaning “to holistically interact with others” and Kapwa, meaning “shared inner self.”[2] When charity and volunteer work are carried out, it is implied that there is “an equal status between the provider of assistance and the recipient,” as exemplified by Damayan—the assisting of peers when in crisis—and Pagtutulungan, which means “mutual self-help.”[3]
These conceptions have acted as a backdrop to the successful development of the large number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the country today.
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