Sueno explained that right now, it is not just the local government officials that are being educated on the planned move to federalism, but also the people on the ground. “At present there are four groups going around the country giving talks to schools, academe and even to civilians explaining what federalism is all about. So that kung magkaroon man ng botohan, whether they accept it or not, they will understand what the federal system is,” he said. The DILG chief likewise said that he is pleased with the support of the local chief executives on the proposed move to federalism.
Sueno, together with the more than 306 local leaders, gathered in Pasay City in a day-long celebration Thursday last week to commemorate the 25-year journey of the Local Government Code, decentralization and devolution, as it is now geared up towards federalism. He said one of the clear benefits the local government units (LGUs) can get from a federal state government is fiscal autonomy.
“They are really supportive sa federal system of government kasi mas malaki na ang authority nila dahil talagang autonomous na sila. At saka sa revenues malaki na ang pera na maiiwan sa kanila at saka may kumpetisyon na sa bawat isa sa kanila tulad sa US na may competition between and among states to attract investors. Ganun din sa China, ang mga provinces patuloy na lumalaki,” he added. (DILG/RJB/JCP/PIA-NCR)
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