MANNY VILLAR
STANDARD BEARER OF NACIONALISTA PARTY
We shall review the policy on trade liberalization in agriculture and provide support and safety nets in order to protect local producers and at the same time giving them access to global market. We will provide support to farmers in the form of appropriate agricultural inputs and post harvest facilities. We should open market opportunities for local products by providing for new roads and bridges to access and facilitate mobility.
We need to develop rural industries by providing forward and backward linkages, access to technology, and micro finance. We shall facilitate the development of agri-business and entrepreneurship.
Basically the aim is to provide land to the landless tillers in recognition of the long years of diligent labor that farmers and farm workers have put in order to harness and in making the lands productive.
For existing CARP beneficiaries there should be access to rural finance and technical support to improve land productivity and generate income. Farmer beneficiaries who have arrears in amortization shall be given the opportunity for relief or condonation of their debts.
Government must compensate small and medium landowners who were not indemnified but were covered by the current land reform program and to pursue land distribution with compensation to the remaining land owners covered by the land reform law. Business opportunities shall likewise be offered to landowners parting with their lands.
Offer joint ventures with big landowners to promote development of competitive and new industries that will provide employment opportunities, stable revenue source and a vehicle for the growth of our export industry.
Provisions for government subsidies and tax relief for Filipino industrialists and SMEs should be explored to encourage local investors to go into the manufacturing business and venture into developing strategic industries side by side with the government as partner.
In the immediate, the Filipino manufacturing sector shall be given priority alongside with agriculture to address the impact of the global economic crisis and unfair foreign competition. Public sector investment will be developed even as private initiatives shall be promoted to venture into developing our local industries and in the use of our natural resources.
If efficiently done, almost always manufacturing spurs growth by providing jobs and reducing dependence on imports. To start with, there is a huge local market that will sustain local industries as long as production output and consumer goods are of good quality, affordable and competitive to international standards.
There must be a program to promote patriotic awareness among consumers to use and buy locally produced goods. The benefits of development must be shared with labor for it to be self-sustaining. With a viable and strong manufacturing industry, domestic job generation will be sustained and wages will be sufficient
to give a life of dignity and pride for our workers. Likewise, government revenues shall be stabilized and outmigration to foreign countries systematically reduced.
Foreign investors are welcome to invest in the Philippines as long as the national patrimony and economy is protected and not compromised. Foreign investors shall be allowed access to land through the lease system.
Land ownership has always been an important component of building up the Filipino middle class and it should not be easily compromised. Trade and investment policies and agreements that are disadvantageous to the country and the people should be reviewed and corrected. Promotion of partnership with donors and foreign investors should be based on agreements that are mutually beneficial to our country and people.
Develop government capacity to enter into new industrial accord either through joint venture with local capital and/or foreign investors to promote growth and provide services to our people.
Measures will be put in place to strengthen job security. Local banks shall promote borrowings and provide loans to local capitalists for them to help their businesses grow. With the availability of fresh funds, businesses can earn decent incomes that shall allow them to eventually provide productivity incentives to their employees.
Priority programs shall be focused on the most marginalized sectors of our society as they are also our biggest source of manpower and human resources for agriculture, industry and services.
We shall vigorously pursue various various forms of debt relief from international financial institutions and foreign banks and prioritize the allocation of funds to basic social services and the development of agriculture and industry.
We shall set in place a comprehensive disaster preparedness and response program and contribute in a meaningful way in the worldwide effort to mitigate and solve the problem of global warming and climate change.
plunder, electoral fraud, gross human rights violations and the coverup of these crimes.
The statements of assets, liabilities and net worth of public officials shall be made accessible for public scrutiny. Lifestyle checks shall be seriously pursued starting with the President and other high ranking public officials. The Government should ensure utmost protection of all whistleblowers exposing crimes of public officials. Cases of graft and corruption shall be exposed and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Full recovery of the Marcos ill-gotten wealth will be pursued.
governments.
The comprehensive recommendations of the report of UN Special Rapporteur for Extrajudicial Executions Philip Alston shall be immediately addressed and implemented. On the peace process between the GRP and the CPP/NPA/NDF and other armed hostilities
It is important to both parties to pursue peace with sincerity and with the aim of solving the armed conflict through genuine economic development benefitting our country and our people first and serving the global community second.
Once peace is achieved, there should be provisions for constants dialogue and review of commitments to prevent the recurrence of animosity and discord.
We need to promote and increase trade relations with our Asian neighbors in the spirit of equality and mutually beneficial accords. We should learn from each other the knowledge built around years of technology, research and development and marketing promotions.
The Visiting Forces Agreement must be reviewed and its terms negotiated – specifically on Philippine criminal jurisdiction, the prolonged presence of US troops and non-combat participation – based on the provisions of the fundamental laws of the land.
sources: http://www.eleksyon.co.cc/manny-villars-platform/
PS: 1st things 1st... is it really possible to eliminate poverty? Think of balance. Think of ying and yang. The rich won't be called rich if there are no poor. I'm not being nega, I'm being realistic. Eradicate poverty?? Lessen, perhaps. But end poverty? Just how?
He did not even propose concrete plans. S.M.A.R.T. plans...
He may be rich, he may have come from poverty. But are those enough?
The vote is yours.
STANDARD BEARER OF NACIONALISTA PARTY
On agriculture and rural development
The development of our agricultural lands and providing livelihood opportunities shall raise the standard of living in the rural areas and increase manpower productivity. Food production should be geared towards food self sufficiency. Emphasis should be given to staple crops such rice and corn.We shall review the policy on trade liberalization in agriculture and provide support and safety nets in order to protect local producers and at the same time giving them access to global market. We will provide support to farmers in the form of appropriate agricultural inputs and post harvest facilities. We should open market opportunities for local products by providing for new roads and bridges to access and facilitate mobility.
We need to develop rural industries by providing forward and backward linkages, access to technology, and micro finance. We shall facilitate the development of agri-business and entrepreneurship.
On agrarian reform
Effective land distribution and thoroughgoing land reform is the government’s mechanism to address landlessness. A land to the tiller program is a vital element of a comprehensive strategy for economic and social development.Basically the aim is to provide land to the landless tillers in recognition of the long years of diligent labor that farmers and farm workers have put in order to harness and in making the lands productive.
For existing CARP beneficiaries there should be access to rural finance and technical support to improve land productivity and generate income. Farmer beneficiaries who have arrears in amortization shall be given the opportunity for relief or condonation of their debts.
Government must compensate small and medium landowners who were not indemnified but were covered by the current land reform program and to pursue land distribution with compensation to the remaining land owners covered by the land reform law. Business opportunities shall likewise be offered to landowners parting with their lands.
Offer joint ventures with big landowners to promote development of competitive and new industries that will provide employment opportunities, stable revenue source and a vehicle for the growth of our export industry.
On the development of manufacturing and local industries
The key to economic growth, aside from agriculture development, is the promotion of a viable manufacturing sector. The development of local industries should be supported by available subsidies and loans and technical support from government for them to grow and survive.Provisions for government subsidies and tax relief for Filipino industrialists and SMEs should be explored to encourage local investors to go into the manufacturing business and venture into developing strategic industries side by side with the government as partner.
In the immediate, the Filipino manufacturing sector shall be given priority alongside with agriculture to address the impact of the global economic crisis and unfair foreign competition. Public sector investment will be developed even as private initiatives shall be promoted to venture into developing our local industries and in the use of our natural resources.
If efficiently done, almost always manufacturing spurs growth by providing jobs and reducing dependence on imports. To start with, there is a huge local market that will sustain local industries as long as production output and consumer goods are of good quality, affordable and competitive to international standards.
There must be a program to promote patriotic awareness among consumers to use and buy locally produced goods. The benefits of development must be shared with labor for it to be self-sustaining. With a viable and strong manufacturing industry, domestic job generation will be sustained and wages will be sufficient
to give a life of dignity and pride for our workers. Likewise, government revenues shall be stabilized and outmigration to foreign countries systematically reduced.
Foreign investors are welcome to invest in the Philippines as long as the national patrimony and economy is protected and not compromised. Foreign investors shall be allowed access to land through the lease system.
Land ownership has always been an important component of building up the Filipino middle class and it should not be easily compromised. Trade and investment policies and agreements that are disadvantageous to the country and the people should be reviewed and corrected. Promotion of partnership with donors and foreign investors should be based on agreements that are mutually beneficial to our country and people.
Develop government capacity to enter into new industrial accord either through joint venture with local capital and/or foreign investors to promote growth and provide services to our people.
On the rights of the working people
Due to the current economic slow-down and in the face of difficult local capital build-up, government should provide for a stimulus package to immediately address the need of laborers and employees for a just and decent wage. A reasonable, legislated wage hike shall be considered as an option alongside with the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards in addressing the demands for wage hikes.Measures will be put in place to strengthen job security. Local banks shall promote borrowings and provide loans to local capitalists for them to help their businesses grow. With the availability of fresh funds, businesses can earn decent incomes that shall allow them to eventually provide productivity incentives to their employees.
On basic social services
We shall increase investments in human capital development through the improvement and expansion of free primary and secondary education, greater access to tertiary education, and the improvement of basic health services while developing a comprehensive health care system especially for the poorPriority programs shall be focused on the most marginalized sectors of our society as they are also our biggest source of manpower and human resources for agriculture, industry and services.
We shall vigorously pursue various various forms of debt relief from international financial institutions and foreign banks and prioritize the allocation of funds to basic social services and the development of agriculture and industry.
On the environment and disaster response
We need to utilize the country’s natural resources for our people’s development in a sustainable manner. We shall resolutely address and solve the problem of large scale destruction of the environment and work for the preservation and regeneration of a healthy ecological balance.We shall set in place a comprehensive disaster preparedness and response program and contribute in a meaningful way in the worldwide effort to mitigate and solve the problem of global warming and climate change.
On good governance and public accountability
One of the main reasons for the worsening corruption and other crimes in the Philippines is impunity, where allies of the Arroyo administration and high public officials escape serious investigation and prosecution while the opposition and dissenters are harassed with trumped up charges and political repression. In order to promote good governance, it is important to hold accountable Pres. Gloria Arroyo and other high public officials and personalities for possible charges ofplunder, electoral fraud, gross human rights violations and the coverup of these crimes.
The statements of assets, liabilities and net worth of public officials shall be made accessible for public scrutiny. Lifestyle checks shall be seriously pursued starting with the President and other high ranking public officials. The Government should ensure utmost protection of all whistleblowers exposing crimes of public officials. Cases of graft and corruption shall be exposed and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Full recovery of the Marcos ill-gotten wealth will be pursued.
On human rights and justice
Justice and indemnification will be provided to the victims of human rights abuses under the martial law regime as well as under succeedinggovernments.
The comprehensive recommendations of the report of UN Special Rapporteur for Extrajudicial Executions Philip Alston shall be immediately addressed and implemented. On the peace process between the GRP and the CPP/NPA/NDF and other armed hostilities
It is important to both parties to pursue peace with sincerity and with the aim of solving the armed conflict through genuine economic development benefitting our country and our people first and serving the global community second.
Once peace is achieved, there should be provisions for constants dialogue and review of commitments to prevent the recurrence of animosity and discord.
On foreign relations and the Visiting Forces Agreement
An independent foreign policy based on the respect for national sovereignty, peaceful settlement of conflicts and mutual benefits of concerned countries shall be charted.We need to promote and increase trade relations with our Asian neighbors in the spirit of equality and mutually beneficial accords. We should learn from each other the knowledge built around years of technology, research and development and marketing promotions.
The Visiting Forces Agreement must be reviewed and its terms negotiated – specifically on Philippine criminal jurisdiction, the prolonged presence of US troops and non-combat participation – based on the provisions of the fundamental laws of the land.
sources: http://www.eleksyon.co.cc/manny-villars-platform/
PS: 1st things 1st... is it really possible to eliminate poverty? Think of balance. Think of ying and yang. The rich won't be called rich if there are no poor. I'm not being nega, I'm being realistic. Eradicate poverty?? Lessen, perhaps. But end poverty? Just how?
He did not even propose concrete plans. S.M.A.R.T. plans...
He may be rich, he may have come from poverty. But are those enough?
The vote is yours.
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