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Umno Risks Alienating Sabah Voters Now by Dismissing ‘Sabah for Sabahans’ Sentiment
The growing “Sabah for Sabahans” sentiment is no longer a fringe slogan — it reflects a genuine and rising desire for local political autonomy. Tendencies show many Sabahans now want their state to be led by homegrown parties, free from the dominance of “Malayan” influence. Sabah Voters By dismissing the slogan as mere political bait, Umno risks appearing tone-deaf to local realities. The…
Takoma Park: Maryland’s Hornets’ Nest of Collectivism
When most people think of radical leftist enclaves, they think of Portland, Seattle, or San Francisco. But you don’t need to look that far. Right here in Maryland, there’s a small city that acts as a citadel of extreme progressivism: Takoma Park. With fewer than 20,000 residents, Takoma Park punches far above its weight. Nicknamed the “People’s Republic of Takoma Park,” this mini city-state…
Political Crisis in Abkhazia: President Bzhania Resigns Amid Protests
Political Turmoil in Abkhazia Following President’s Resignation Aslan Bzhania, the President of Abkhazia, has announced his resignation amidst a wave of protests that erupted in response to a controversial investment agreement. Critics of the deal argue that it would significantly enhance Russian influence in the region, leading to heightened tensions among the populace. On November 15,…
Decentralization, Local Governance, and Local Autonomy
Decentralization can be defined as a state or condition in a governmental system where there is dispersal of power or authority from the center. In other words, it is the transfer of power and authority from central institution to lower or local levels of a government system. It is just basically the opposite of centralization which means where power is concentrated on the center. There are also three forms of decentralization which are the devolution, deconcentration, and debureauecratization. Devolution is the transfer of power and authority from the national government to local government units. Deconcentration on the other hand is the transfer of power, authority or responsibility or the discretion to plan, decide and manage from central to local, administrative, and sectorial levels. The last one is debureaucratization which involves the transfer of some public functions and responsibilities, which government may perform, to private entities or non-government organizations. Local government pertains to the activity by which local officials, both elected and appointed, implement the goals and manage the resources of the local government unit. As for our local governance we have this Local Government Code of 1991 that has two main goals. First is to transform the LGUs into self-reliant communities and active partners in nation-building by giving them more power, authority, responsibilities, and resources. Next one is that it hopes to achieve economic development at the regional and local levels by giving more freedom in carrying out their programs that are needed in their areas.
Local Autonomy refers to “self-governing”. It involves granting more powers and authority by the national government to the local government units to be self-reliant and active partners. The idea of local autonomy is related with decentralization since decentralization makes local autonomy possible. The exercise of local autonomy by the local government is possible only in a decentralized administrative system, in which the autonomous authorities are chosen by community, and on the other hand, that decentralization is the one which provides the local government with a broad autonomy, understood as the right to decide on their local problems in which they are interested in directly. Local autonomy is very important because if all power resources and capacities are concentrated on the national level and most likely in the capital. The people in the rest of the territory will hardly have any access to basic public services. Opportunities will also be limited and quality of life for the citizens will be unequal. With local autonomy our local government has the right to establish and operate in the activities and functions that are recognized by law. It also includes the legal right of the local residents to choose their representatives that will govern them. Our local government is also helpful in creating future leaders as it can serve them as their training ground where they can gain enough experience and knowledge about the policy-making and governance before they move to nationwide leadership. Having local autonomy also shows a high degree of democracy. Local government has some very important features that lend it significance, such as decentralization and local democracy, which have made the work part of it. Its significance is due to the fact that it is ideally suited to local interests, but also to better expression of local people and their will. It also serves as the symbol of communication between the central and local authorities and most importantly the people.
To Yield Unreserved Power Of Governance To The Local Government Unit As To Preclude Any And All Involvement By The National Government In Programs Implemented In The Local Level Would Be To Shift The Tide Of Monopolistic Power To The Other Extreme, Which Would Amount To A Decentralization Of Power, Which Is Beyond The Concept Of Constitutional Autonomy...
To Yield Unreserved Power Of Governance To The Local Government Unit As To Preclude Any And All Involvement By The National Government In Programs Implemented In The Local Level Would Be To Shift The Tide Of Monopolistic Power To The Other Extreme, Which Would Amount To A Decentralization Of Power, Which Is Beyond The Concept Of Constitutional Autonomy…
The Facts: It was in 2007 that the DSWD first started a poverty reduction program to target the poorest of the poor, testing the program in several pilot areas, initially funded by a Special Allotment Release Order issued by the DBM. On July 16, 208, the DSWD issued Administrative Order No. 16, series of 2008 (A.O. No. 16, s. 2008), setting the implementing guidelines for the project renamed “P…
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Discussions of borders are a major part of discussions around immigration.
This is nothing new as historian Michael Wishnie proves in his Origins piece, “The Summer of ’10: Federal Power, Local Autonomy, and the Struggle over Immigration Policy.”
This case and another are "expected to set a statewide precedent as to whether local governments can ban gas drilling and fracking." So, yeah. A pretty bug deal.
This coming weekend on Loc Aut: Interview With Jeff Chenault on his restarting of the Exoteque Music Label in Columbus. I also provide some more commentary on why its important to embrace the complexity of our scene and not just give in to simple categorizations.
