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Duterte Administration: Key Accomplishments

The document provides an overview and rating of accomplishments under the Duterte administration in the Philippines. It gives President Duterte an 8 out of 10 rating. Key accomplishments include the "Build, Build, Build" infrastructure program, progress in the peace process with Muslim groups in Mindanao, economic reforms, and managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The administration also faced criticism for its war on drugs, but supporters argue it prevented the country from becoming a narco-state. Overall, the document concludes the administration has introduced meaningful reforms despite some flaws, highlighting Duterte's political will to enact long-delayed programs.

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Duterte Administration: Key Accomplishments

The document provides an overview and rating of accomplishments under the Duterte administration in the Philippines. It gives President Duterte an 8 out of 10 rating. Key accomplishments include the "Build, Build, Build" infrastructure program, progress in the peace process with Muslim groups in Mindanao, economic reforms, and managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The administration also faced criticism for its war on drugs, but supporters argue it prevented the country from becoming a narco-state. Overall, the document concludes the administration has introduced meaningful reforms despite some flaws, highlighting Duterte's political will to enact long-delayed programs.

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Name: Christine Queen P.

Andales BSA-3

Section & Subject: EEP 2 VW5

Duterte Administration

If I am to rate the Duterte Administration, I would give Eight as my rating.


Rodrigo Duterte was elected president, with a 39 percent of the vote in a five-way
race. Charismatic, blunt, and frequently profane, Duterte combined a Dirty Harry
persona with a track record as a successful mayor of Davao City, Mindanao’s largest
city. Although Pres. Duterte might appear to be unsophisticated and crude, he is
politically savvy and attuned to the attitudes and concerns of average Filipinos. The
Duterte government’s top priorities include combating illegal drugs and crime,
promoting rapid infrastructure development, sustaining economic growth and
making it more inclusive, enhancing peace and development in Mindanao, and
reorienting the Philippines’ foreign relations. To support these goals, the government
has significantly increased spending on infrastructure, raised the salaries of
government employees, expanded existing social development programs, revived
the stalled peace process with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), entered into negotiations with the communist
insurgents, and established a closer relationship with China.

Pres. Duterte’s two principal economic priorities have been to accelerate


economic growth and make it more inclusive, and to significantly increase spending
on much-needed infrastructure. Key features of the government’s approach to the
economy include running a larger deficit, adopting a more statist approach to
infrastructure development, and continuing increases in social spending. Two (2) of
the most significant accomplishments the current administration has are the Build
Build Build Program and his War against Drugs. Though many has criticized this War
against Drugs, many had also expressed their views that this WAD is a success, as
actress turned politician Lucy Torres-Gomez said that the “war on drugs” of
President Rodrigo Duterte was successful. She went on to say that if President
Duterte had not been our president at the time, we may have been in a narco-state
by now.
As to the Build Build Build Program, it is the centerpiece program of the
Duterte administration that aims to usher the “Golden age of infrastructure” in the
Philippines. Lack of infrastructure has long been cited as the “Achilles' heel” of
Philippine economic development, to which I strongly agree. And the effect of this
BBB has already taken its course, big ticket projects are now being constructed even
here in Butuan City. Pertaining to Mindanao the most significant accomplishment
was the passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in July 2018. The BOL
translates into law many of the provisions included in the 2014 peace agreement
between the Aquino government and the MILF. As president, he has dismissed—
though not necessarily punished—members of his administration suspected of
corruption. Little or no evidence has been presented that he has enriched himself,
even his family. As populist, Pres. Duterte has increased spending for social
programs and some of the government’s policies, such as higher salaries for
government employees, free irrigation, and tertiary public education.

To sum up, here are the Real Changes that the current administration had
accomplished in several areas: First is the drug war and the professionalism of the
PNP. Second is a portion of the government’s economic policies, particularly the
increase in spending on infrastructure and a few populists social programs. Third is
possibility of constitutional changes, up to and including federalism, would be highly
significant for the Philippines. Fourth is the important elements of continuity in most
macroeconomic policies and public financial management. Fifth is government also
has continued to expand (with some tweaks or rebranding) most pre-existing social
development programs. Sixth, the passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law was the
culmination of a decades-long process. Seventh are the Philippine Identification
System (PhilSys) or national ID program, the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), and the
Ease of Doing Business Law. These programmes are three strong economic
management. Finally, is the successful management of the government in combating
the pandemic brought about by Covid19 Virus.

In conclusion, there are no perfect presidents as there is no perfect human


beings. The current administrations have flaws and drawbacks but those did not
overwhelm the accomplishments and reforms this administration has introduced to
this country. What I like best of Pres. Duterte is his Political Will of Real Change.
Proof of this is the national ID program, first attempt was in 1973 and was finally
enacted 45 years later in August 2018. This program small it may seem has a very
significant impact on the lives of every Filipino as it provides all Filipinos with a
unique proof of identity to facilitate financial inclusion and the more efficient
provision of key services. Another is the RTL; it was only legislated in 2019 or 32
years later since it was first attempted in 1987. The reform helped lower rice prices
due to more open importation and increased farmer productivity due to the Rice
Competitiveness Enhancement Fund. Therefore, the rating of 8 for the Duterte
Administration is a fair rate.

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The Duterte Administration's key priorities include combating illegal drugs and crime, promoting rapid infrastructure development, sustaining economic growth and making it more inclusive, enhancing peace and development in Mindanao, and reorienting the Philippines' foreign relations . These priorities have led to significant economic policies such as increased spending on infrastructure, leading to initiatives like the Build Build Build Program, and social programs. The administration adopted a more statist approach to infrastructure development and continued increases in social spending, aiming to address the historical lack of infrastructure which has been a barrier to economic development . Additionally, the government has initiated systems like the Philippine Identification System to enhance financial inclusion .

The success of Duterte's War on Drugs is a subject of debate. Critics highlight issues such as human rights violations, while supporters like Lucy Torres-Gomez argue that without this campaign, the Philippines might have become a narco-state . The program is seen as a success by some due to the perceived reduction in drug-related activities, but its methods and ethical implications remain controversial . The administration's efforts in professionalizing the Philippine National Police were part of this initiative .

The passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) holds significant importance for Mindanao's peace and development as it translated the provisions of the 2014 peace agreement between the Aquino government and the MILF into law . This was a major step in addressing historical grievances and promoting autonomy, thus fostering peace and stability in the region . The BOL's enactment was a culmination of decades of negotiation and represents a landmark achievement in the peace process .

Duterte's administration implemented initiatives such as increasing salaries for government employees, providing free irrigation, and offering free tertiary public education . These actions were part of populist policies aimed at social development, designed to enhance the standard of living and provide greater access to essential services, thereby making the economic growth more inclusive . Such measures have improved the welfare of government employees and broadened educational opportunities for Filipinos .

The Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), legislated in 2019, impacted the Philippine economy by lowering rice prices through more open importation. It also aimed to increase farmer productivity via the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund . This legislative change, first attempted in 1987, was part of Duterte's broader economic management strategies that included improving the agricultural sector's sustainability and resilience .

The Duterte Administration approached infrastructure development with the Build Build Build Program, aimed at ushering in a 'Golden age of infrastructure' in the Philippines . This initiative intended to address the 'Achilles' heel' of Philippine economic development, the lack of infrastructure, by executing large-scale projects to stimulate economic growth and development . The administration's strategy included running a larger deficit and a more statist approach to infrastructure to sustain rapid economic growth .

Duterte's political will for 'Real Change' is demonstrated through key reforms such as the enactment of the national ID program and the Rice Tariffication Law . These reforms, attempted first in the 1970s and 1980s respectively, were successfully implemented under Duterte, indicating a strong political commitment to change. These measures facilitated financial inclusion and agricultural competitiveness, reflecting significant shifts in governance and economic policies aimed at long-term development .

Duterte's administration managed the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic through what was described as a successful government handling, which implies the implementation of effective health measures and strategies to curb the virus's spread . Specific policies or actions were not detailed, but the overall management was considered an achievement of the administration .

The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) played a crucial role in Duterte's agenda to reform and improve governance and services. Enacted 45 years after first being attempted in 1973, the PhilSys provides all Filipinos with a unique proof of identity, facilitating financial inclusion and more efficient provision of services . It is considered significant as it aims to streamline citizens' interactions with government and private sector services .

Duterte's administration handled corruption by dismissing though not necessarily punishing, members suspected of corruption . Despite suspicions, little or no evidence was presented that Duterte or his family enriched themselves through corrupt means, supporting the notion that his administration took a firm stance against corruption .

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