CDM NATIONAL FEDERATION

F E D E R A T I O N

DESCRIPTION & HISTORY

Centrist Democratic Movement Federation of the Philippines

Founded January 2010

Through The Successor Generation Program of

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) &

Technical Assistance Center for the Development of

the Rural & Urban Poor (TACDRUP)

Group of young professionals nationwide

NATIONWIDE CONFERENCES

Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City Parklane Hotel, Cebu City Mallberry Hotel, Cagayan de

Oro City A. Venue Suites Hotel, Makati

Avenue, Makati City Holiday Hotel, Tagaytay

Highlands Holiday Hotel, Ilo-ilo City

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES ESTABLISHED

Metro-Manila Western Visayas Central Visayas Southern Mindanao Northern Mindanao

PARTNERS

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is the think-tank of the CDU.

The foundation offers political education, conducts scientific fact-finding research for political projects, grants scholarships to gifted individuals, researches the history of Christian Democracy, and supports and encourages European unification, international understanding, and development-policy cooperation.

TACDRUP

CONVENERS

Dr. Peter Koeppinger Country representative to the Philippines

Political scientist, German and European parliament consultant

Worked closely with other Asian governments

Lito Monico C. Lorenzana Former Cabinet Member,

Entrepreneur/Consultant of various local/foreign firms, Harvard Alumnus,

Political Technocrat, NGO worker, etc

THE CONVENERS

WHAT IS CENTRIST

DEMOCRACY A Political Philosophy with a unique

concept of governance

Catholic Social Teaching of Rerum Novarum (The Condition of Labour) of Pope Leo XIII in early 1900

Introduced by Christian-Muslim based political movements in the 60s

WHY CENTRIST DEMOCRACY

Anchored on respect for “Human Dignity”, our CORE VALUE

Political, economic & social order logically designed to promote & protect the dignity of each person

Democracy not perfect but congruent to the nature of man

CONCEPT OF COMMON GOOD

individuals live in common with others

the rights of individuals must be balanced with the wider common good of all.

The rights and needs of others must be always respected.

PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY

Human beings are social by nature and do not exist merely as individuals

Human community consists of individuals and social elements.

PURPOSE OF GOVERNMENT

The purpose of government is the promotion of the common good.

Governments are required to actively participate in society to promote and ensure social justice and equity.

PRINCIPLE OF PARTICIPATION

Individuals and groups must be enabled to participate in society.

UNIVERSAL PURPOSE OF GOODS

The world’s goods are meant for all.

Although it upholds the right to private property this is subordinate to the right to common use and the overall common good.

OPTION FOR THE POOR

Seeing the world through the eyes of the poor and standing with the poor in solidarity

This should lead to action for justice with and on behalf of those who are poor and marginalised.

CDM ADHERES TO THESE BASIC THEMES

A truly functioning Democracy and rule of law

A thriving Social Market Economy

Principle of Subsidiarity in all structures of governance

Building up strong, sustainable and real political parties as catalyst for effective governance

DEMOCRACY & RULE OF LAW

Democracy means:

People make “intelligent” choice

Leaders legitimately elected to power

Leaders govern upon the sole acquiescence of those who voted them to power

DEMOCRACY & RULE OF LAW

Democracy means: Leaders govern following a set of

laws applicable to all & nobody is above the law

There is rule of law System that protects people from

abusive & arbitrary use of government powers

SOCIAL MARKET ECONOMY

Markets should be free, though not perfect arbiter of prices

Philippines need a well-functioning market economy

Philippine market should be free from distortions & unfair practices through a “strong state”

SOCIAL MARKET ECONOMY

Philippine market is not free controlled by monopolies, cartels & conglomerates

distorting competition in their favor

Intimidate & oppress few competitors

Make the market hostile for newcomers

SOCIAL MARKET ECONOMY

Need for Philippines to be a strong state Strong and responsible states:

Open markets to free entrance & exit of competitors Allow greater majority to earn a

living through the market process Create a stable & healthy legal &

political framework

SOCIAL MARKET ECONOMY

Institute a functioning social justice & social security systems for the enhancement of human dignity all their citizens including the weak ones

Institutionalize sustainable development that protects the environment for future generations

PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY

Philippine government structure is too centralized Most decisions affecting people’s

lives are embedded, legally & constitutionally although abnormally, in the President/executive department

Too much for President alone to handle

Paralyzing the office in the process

PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY

Subsidiarity means Decision making powers brought to

the lowest level Allows people to decide from

the lowest competent structures Allows lower structures

influence decisions affecting them

Augments healthy political life

PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY

Highest level supports lowest level, not stripping them of power

More money in the local level at their disposal

STRONG STATE & REAL POLITICAL

PARTIES Direct democracies not fit for

mass-based society like the Philippines

Representatives must be chosen from real political parties to articulate people’s wants, dreams and longings.

STRONG STATE & REAL POLITICAL

PARTIESPolitical Parties:

Aggregators of varied interests of members

Venue for clash of ideas & principles Repositories of political theories,

beliefs & strategies Must strive for political power,

maintain it & lay down formula for governance

STRONG STATE & REAL POLITICAL PARTIES

Real political parties required in a Democracy

Must have clear & specific program of government

Must have their own rules to govern its internal democracy to abide by

STRONG STATE & REAL POLITICAL PARTIES

Must be the training ground for the leaders of the country

Elected representatives must exercise power consistently based on their philosophy for governance and values embedded

STRONG STATE & REAL POLITICAL PARTIES

Articulate unequivocally their written platform from whence they were elected

Reward for loyalty, honesty and accountability; punishment for disloyalty, dishonesty, immorality, corruption, abuse, etc

CURRENT INITIATIVES

Electoral Law ReformParty Registration LawCampaign Financing Law

CURRENT INITIATIVES

Pork Barrel ReformAnti-Cartel & Monopoly

ReformPoverty Alleviation and

Education Reform

CURRENT INITIATIVES

Mindanao Peace and Development Initiatives

Autonomous RegionsSetting up critical massPolitical Institute for Centrist

Democrats

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

WHY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

As the successor generationYoung and dynamicFull of idealism & vigorAssumes and shares

responsibilities for themselves & fellow citizens

WHY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

In a position to : change the political

landscape Bring about good

governance Progress of our society

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Attended basic orientationAnnual Membership Fee of

1,000.00Php, in full or staggered For secretariat operations Show of commitment

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Contact:

cdmnorthernmindanao.lambigit@gmail.com

national.secretariat@cdm-philippines.org 082 2972215/ 02 8943427

Visit: www.lambigit.yolasite.com

www.cdm-philippines.org

ACT NOW, BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE!

VISIT THE SECRETARIAT’S TABLE FOR REGISTRATION.

OUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU!

ACT NOW, BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE!

PAGPAKIG-

LAMBIGITKARON!

THANK YOU.