The President of the Philippines, as the nation's Chief Executive, has been given vast powers by our Constitution. These powers were intended for specific purposes and are bound by certain terms. While the firm and prudent use of these presidential powers is meant to facilitate good governance and ensure the delivery of needed development outcomes, the abuse of these powers and disregard for its limits is harmful to the country and weakens governance institutions.
As the country prepares to elect its next President, the International Center for Innovation, Transformation and Excellence in Governance (INCITEGov), in partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), is holding a public forum to help ordinary citizens decode the powers of the presidency, particularly in the following areas of governance:
- Budget and Management
- Appointments
- Fiscal Policy
- As Commander-in-Chief.
The discussion on each set of presidential powers will be led by a former senior government official, who will provide an overview of the particular powers involved; provide examples of how these powers can and have been abused; and propose measures on how the country’s next president can use these powers to restore people’s trust and confidence in government.
INCITEGov and AIM are pleased to invite you to join the forum, entitled THE POWERS OF THE PRESIDENCY: PREVENTING MISUSE AND ABUSE, which will be held on Saturday, 30 January 2010, at 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, at the TPIC/BANCOM Room, Fuller Hall, Paseo de Roxas, San Lorenzo, Makati City. Registration starts at 7:30 AM (coffee and pan de sal will be served). Click here to see the event program.
So that a seat can be reserved for you, please confirm your attendance for this event with the INCITEGov Secretariat by Monday, 25 January: Johanna de los Reyes, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (e-mail), 0906-587-9490 (mobile), 634-1334/914-4059 (office). Reserved seats will be held until 8:30 AM.
We look forward to an insightful and inciting discussion towards building a more active and informed citizenry and ensuring greater accountability in governance.
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