As President Rodrigo "Digong" Duterte took pledge on his inauguration day last June 30, and has promised the Filipinos for a lot of changes if he will win, let us try to look some top changes he made in our country.
The top 10 changes that the Duterte government made so far:
1. Speedier processing of documents regarding any government transaction
He ordered from submission of requirements until the release of documents should be fast.
2. Anti-drug campaign
With the help of the new PNP Chief Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa for the implementation of oplan tukhang and eradicating of drugs in the country. Recognizing the 5 generals Duterte named who allegedly coddle drugs.
3. Bringing Peace
During his speech in Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Change of Command Ceremony, Duterte said that even before he was proclaimed as the new head of state, he was already busy going around Mindanao talking to people to bring about peace in the land.
“Started with the left and with the New People’s Army (NPA), and we got a favorable answer from the leaders, including Jose Maria Sison,” he said.
Duterte also announced that he is set to talk to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), “eventually I think I’ll have to travel to Jolo to talk to Nur Misuari. I’m willing to give them safe conduct passes, only the leaders.”
And will bring formal peace talks between the Philippine government and the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF ) this month.
4. To stop 'online gambling’
He ask the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chief Andrea Domingo to put an end regarding licenses given to online gaming operators.
“Online gambling must stop. It opened up a lot of avenues. It’s out of control. Kung saan-saan na lang nag-sprout. In Davao, I stopped it in time,” Duterte said.
5. Executive Order on Freedom of Information
The draft of the Executive Order (EO) on the freedom of information (FOI) is just ready to be signed by the president and it will be released soon.
6. Task force against media killings
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said in an interview with state-run dzRB, “Isa rin po sa ginagawa natin para mapanatag po ang loob ng ating mga kasamahan sa media at matigil na po itong pamamaslang, itong extrajudicial killings sa mga miyembro po ng media, ay ‘yung presidential task force against media killings".
7. No VIP treatment for gov’t officials in airports
Setting as an example, Duterte returned to Davao City on board a commercial flight of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) and still passing the X-ray machine and security checks.
”We should treat ourselves just like any other Filipino traveling,” he said during their first cabinet meeting.
8. 24/7 Complaints and 911 emergency call centers
They will launch this August the 24/7 call 8888 for complaints and 911 for any emergencies.
Communications chief Andanar said 911 will replace the current 117 emergency hotline.
9. No more ‘laglag bala’ in NAIA
Senior Superintendent Mao Aplasca, new director of the police Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) said that “Laglag-bala modus operandi is a thing of the past and we assure the public that they should no longer worry that they will miss their flight or get arrested at our airport for possession of ammunition".
10. Agrarian Reform office opens doors
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) secretary Rafael Mariano said that DAR will remain open regarding continuing the policy and more productive dialogues with farmers, agricultural workers, advocates, officials, employees and stakeholders.
Source: ManilaBulletin