9.1 The Features of Decentralization in the Philippines | Philippine Politics and Governance

Why should some government decisions be made closer to the people? In Week 9 Lesson 1, we examine the features of decentralization in the Philippines and how decentralization affects local governance, national governance, and public service delivery. The lesson explores why authority and responsibilities are shared between the national government and Local Government Units (LGUs), and how decentralization can make government more responsive to local needs. Lesson Coverage Meaning of Decentralization Local Government and Local Governance Local Autonomy Devolution Decentralization in the Philippines The 1987 Constitution and Local Autonomy Local Government Code of 1991 National Government and LGUs Local Service Delivery Advantages of Decentralization Challenges of Decentralization Decentralization and Community Development National–Local Government Coordination Motivational Activity Who Should Handle It? Students examine three situations involving: A barangay clean-up program A municipal flood response A national education policy They determine whether each concern should primarily be handled by the national government, local government, or both, and explain their reasoning. Collaborative Learning Activity Local Problem, Local Solution Groups identify a real problem in their community and develop a Local Governance Action Plan. They identify: Local Problem → Who Is Affected → Who Should Act → Proposed Action → Expected Result The activity helps learners examine how decentralization can connect local needs, government authority, and public service delivery. Assignment Know Your LGU Students choose one service provided by their local government and identify: The service The LGU responsible Who benefits The local need addressed A possible improvement 📚 This presentation follows the ILAW Structure, including learning objectives, success criteria, essential question, keywords, motivational activity, discussion, collaborative learning, formative assessment, reflection, assignment, and references. References Primary References 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, Article X — Local Government. Republic Act No. 7160, Local Government Code of 1991. Department of the Interior and Local Government. Local Government Code of 1991 and related materials. Secondary Reference Brillantes, A. B., Jr., & Fernandez, M. T. F. (2011). Decentralization and local governance in the Philippines. Asian Development Bank-related governance literature. Tags Philippine Politics and Governance, Decentralization Philippines, Local Government Units, LGU Philippines, Local Governance, Local Autonomy, Devolution, Local Government Code 1991, Philippine Government, National Government, Public Service Delivery, Community Development, Local Government Philippines, 1987 Constitution, Political Science, HUMSS, Senior High School, DepEd, ILAW Structure, The HUMSS Guru, Academic Elective Hashtags #PhilippinePoliticsAndGovernance #Decentralization #LocalGovernment #LGU #LocalGovernance #LocalAutonomy #Devolution #LocalGovernmentCode #PhilippineGovernment #PublicService #CommunityDevelopment #1987Constitution #PoliticalScience #HUMSS #SeniorHighSchool #DepEd #ILAW #TheHUMSSGuru #AcademicElective