Political positions of Rodrigo Duterte
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In the years leading up to his presidential bid during the 2016 Philippine elections, former Mayor of Davao City Rodrigo Duterte, who would become the 16th and current President of the Philippines, has taken positions (both in his votes and remarks) on many national issues.
Political policy
Ferdinand Marcos' burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
Despite the controversy surrounding his intention to make good his campaign promise to Ilocanos to allow the transfer of the body of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos from the former President's home province to the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery), Duterte has instructed that the burial be made immediately.[1]
Social policy
Conditional cash transfers
Duterte vowed a continuation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, a conditional cash transfer program started by the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[2]
Public order
Duterte believes that an efficient and effective military and police is the most important part of the nation's security. To aid in this goal, he plans to increase the salary of the military and police to give them dignity and dissuade them from bribe-taking.[3]
Economic policy
Labor policy
Duterte is against labor contractualization and has said that he would like to end the said practice. He has said that, in the long term, the policy destroys the country’s work force and sows instability due to lack of job security.[4]
Industrialization
To create jobs, Duterte proposes to build/rebuild industries and their factories. In particular, he believes the most important step towards industrialization is to revive the Philippine steel industry.[5]
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
Duterte opposes any move to amend the Constitution of the Philippines to allow foreigners to own lands in the country.[6]
Taxation
Duterte has said that a monthly income of 25,000 Php or less should be exempted from paying income taxes.[7] A simplified tax collection system and privatization of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and other government collection agencies are also among his proposals.[8] However, Duterte has also said he is against income tax reduction.[2]
Foreign investments
Duterte proposes the creation of designating “business islands” as economic zones to encourage foreign investment and create jobs. To aid in attracting investors, he wants to make "simple and believable" economic policies and laws.
Mining policy
Due to social costs to communities and risks to the environment, Duterte is against mining operations.[9][10][11]
Tourism
Duterte proposes the creation of additional tourism estates in Cebu and in the whole Central Visayas region that bring more job opportunities for Filipinos. He also plans to transfer the main office of the Department of Tourism from Intramuros, Manila to Cebu.[12]
Foreign policy
Chinese activities in the Spratly Islands
Duterte, contrary to current Philippine government policy, has said he is open to bilateral talks with China when it comes to the maritime dispute centered on the Chinese claim to the Spratly Islands. He is supportive of the Philippines' arbitration case against China at the Permanent Court of Arbitration,[13] but has said that a non-confrontational and less formal approach to China would be more effective in coming to an agreement.[14] He has also said that the Philippines should revert to the previous position to agree to explore jointly the disputed areas with other countries like China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan for resources such as oil, gas and other minerals.[15]
Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States
Duterte has said that if Filipinos could not get their fair share in the justice system with the Visiting Forces Agreement and Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, signed between the governments of the Philippines and the United States in 2014, then these agreements should be revoked.[16]
See also
References
- ↑ Ranada, Pia (May 23, 2016). "Duterte: Marcos burial 'can be arranged immediately'". Rappler. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- 1 2 Jester P. Manalastas. "No to tax cut — Duterte". journal.com.ph.
- ↑ "The Thinking Pinoy: PLATFORMS: Duterte on "Business Islands", Industrialization, Food Security, Education". The Thinking Pinoy.
- ↑ Nestor Corrales. "Duterte: Labor contractualization 'will kill the Filipino skill'". inquirer.net.
- ↑ "Duterte says he'll bring steel industry back to life". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 10, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
- ↑ "agrarian reform – DURIAN POST BY DURIANBURGDAVAO". wordpress.com.
- ↑ Philippine Daily Inquirer. "Davao mayor says taxes are hurting wage earners". inquirer.net.
- ↑ "Duterte eyes abolition of Congress if elected president in 2016". philstar.com.
- ↑ "MINING POLICY – DURIAN POST BY DURIANBURGDAVAO". wordpress.com.
- ↑ Germelina Lacorte. "Duterte: Ban on mining to remain in Davao City". inquirer.net.
- ↑ NewsDeskPH (8 May 2015). "The reason why Duterte is against mining". News Desk.
- ↑ "Digong Duterte, Alan Cayetano eye DOT office in Cebu". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 16, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ↑ Calleja, Niña P. (April 13, 2016). "Duterte 'fully supports' PH arbitration case vs China in sea dispute". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ↑ Macas, Trisha (November 30, 2015). "Duterte on sea dispute with China: I'm willing to fight, but let's talk first". GMA News Online. GMA Network. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ↑ Lopez, Alexander (April 24, 2015). ""Bring ROTC back" – Duterte". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ↑ Germelina, Lacorte (October 22, 2014). "Duterte: Scrap VFA, Edca if these will trample upon PH justice system". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 18, 2016.