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Pilipino Movement for Transformational Leadership (PMTL)
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Problem Our Political System: very dysfunctional
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Our Political System - Political Dynasties - Partylist System - Pre-Mature Campaigning - No Real Political Parties
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Political Dynasties
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A “Worsening” Problem Husband & Wife Parent & Child Husband, Wife & Child
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A.I.M Policy Center Dr Ronald Mendoza (2011, 2014) 70% of Senators & Congressmen belong to Political Dynasties; 80% of Governors & Mayors belong to Political Dynasties
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Political Dynasties HAVE CAPTURED the Congress (70%), the LGUs (80%), the Barangays (90%)
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There are only 178 Political Dynasties in the country But they control our politics & government
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Philippines as the world’s capital on Political Dynasties There is no country in the world where the Mayor & Vice-Mayor are Husband & Wife
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Politics is a BIG BUSINESS for Political Dynasties
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Campaign Spending (Media Ads) 1) U.S. Elections - Donald Trump - $2 Million (P94M) 2) PH Elections - Mar Roxas- $16.4 M (P774M) - Binay- $14.78 M (P695M) - Poe- $ 14.76 M (P694) Source: PDI, 7 January 2016
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Problem Our Economic System: promotes INEQUALITY
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45% of our country’s wealth & resources are in the hands only of the richest 1% Sources: Credit Suisse Global Wealth Watch, PDI 16/10/14
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60% of our country’s GDP or economic growth goes only to the companies of the richest 1% Source: Dr Cielito Habito, PDI Articles Former NEDA Secretary
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PH Banking Industry - 36 Commercial Banks total - P7 Trillion total funds, resources - But only 4 families own/control over 60% of these P7 Trillion funds Source: Former CJ Reynato Puno’s Speech Bagong Sistema Launching, Club Filipino
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Our people pay some of the highest prices for electricity, medicines, mobile phone charges, etc in the world Source: Global Comparative Prices for Basic Commodities
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Problem Poverty Situation remains unchanged
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50 Million poor (SWS, 2015)
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5 Million: “ Extreme Hunger ” (18 Million: “Food Poor”) ( SWS, 2015 )
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Why is our Country like this today ?
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Because many of our Leaders have become a BIG Part of our Country’s Problem
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People’s Primary A Mechanism in electing Servant Leaders who are honest, competent, with strong political will
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If we can elect BETTER LEADERS, perhaps we improve our political system, our economic system...
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Under the Present System During elections, we are left to choose the “Lesser Evil”
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Result? Our government is full of so many “LESSER EVILS”
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PEOPLE’S PRIMARY The People will be the ones to nominate who they want to run for P, VP, Senator, Representatives and candidates for local posts
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PMTL Pilipino Movement for Transformational Leadership Christian Organizations from the Catholic, Evangelical & Protestant Communities to do “God’s work in the political field”
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Pope Francis on politics : GABAY KRISTO
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“None of us can say, ‘I have nothing to do with this, they govern. No, no, I am responsible for their governance, and I have to do the best so they can govern well, and I have to do my best by participating in politics according to my ability.” GABAY KRISTO
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“Politics, according to the Social Doctrine of the Church*, is one of the highest forms of charity, because it serves the common good. I cannot wash my hands. We all have to give something!” GABAY KRISTO * Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, 377-392
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“A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself – so that those who govern can govern. But what is the best that we can offer for those who govern? Prayer!” GABAY KRISTO
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CBCP: Bringing Christ To Politics GABAY KRISTO Do not forget the poor End political dynasties Peace for Mindanao and for all People’s Primary Political Education
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PMTL: Who? GABAY KRISTO Faith-based Christian Communities who have decided to come together to do God’s work in the political field United in our desire to choose Servant-Leaders who will bring the changes we advocate for our country to be transformed
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Bp. Reuben Abante Edna Agustin Bp. Leo Alconga Bp. Arthur Asi Bp. Dan Balais Bp. Oriel Ballano Bp. Butch Belgica Roy Calleja Bp. Lito Cruz Joy Famador Sam Ferrer Bp. Rudy Juan Pastor Magalit Ed Malay Atty. Lamberto Meer Mario Nery Bp. Teh Padillo Bp. Noel Pantoja Bp. Chito Sanchez Henry Siy Atty. Jose Tale Dr. Arcadio Tamayo Dr. Charis Tan Tess Tejero Bp. Pio Tica CONVENORS
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CATHOLIC CONVENOR GROUPS AND MEMBERS Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals Bukas Loob sa Diyos Christian Family Movement Couples for Christ Defensores Fidei Foundation Dilaab Movement Federation of Transparochial Charismatic Communities FTCC Focolare Movement Isabela Peace Force Lay Association of the Phils (LAIKO) Lay Society of St. Arnold Jansen Light of Jesus Philippine Alliance of Ex-Seminarians Prayer Warriors of the Holy Souls Servant Leaders Silingan Ka
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EVANGELICAL CONVENOR GROUPS AND MEMBERS Bible Mode Christian Bishops & Ministers Association of the Philippines Christian Patriots G12 Iglesia Filipina Independiente Nameless Faceless Selfless Ministry National Council of Churches in the Philippines Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches Philippines for Jesus Movement United Churches’ Council of the Philippines
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People’s Primary Our Process
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Reform Agenda Forming the PMTL Each Organization to recommend 2 names for Pres, 2 names for VP, 8 for Senator Shortlist Top 2 for Pres Top 2 for VP Top 15 for Senator
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Fundamental Principles 1) This is Lay Initiative & Action 2) We shall respect individual free will 3) We shall abide & follow the Church’s Social Teachings
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Long-Term GOAL To bring God & Righteousness in the center of our politics & government, by helping elect honest, competent, servant leaders for our country
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Immediate GOAL # 1 Raise an ARMY of 10 Million Enlightened Voters
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Immediate GOAL # 2 To offer a support mechanism to good candidates, so they won’t be beholden to - - - Political Dynasties - Jueteng Lords - Drug Lords - Oligarchs’ funds
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REFORM AGENDA
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REFORM AGENDA: 3 Key Areas 1) Good Governance - 8 Specific Reform items 2) Inclusive Growth & Economic Reforms - 5 Specific items 3) Poverty Reduction & Job Creation - 8 Specific items
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HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1) PMTL Local Chapters - Register existing local faith-based groups - Encourage Gabay Kristo individual membership - Conduct Voters Education Sessions 2) Gabay Kristo Membership for Individuals - Become a Gabay Kristo Member - Use the Gabay Kristo in selecting leaders - Share & Recruit 2 more Gabay Kristo Members 3) Keep in Touch with PMTL Regional Coordinator - Regular Gabay Kristo Activities will be conducted
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Pilipino Movement for Transformational Leadership (PMTL)
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