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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