Foreign Policy Process
This week we have discussed about the foreign policy process in which we are taught on how policies are formulated. The first step is the decision making in which they tackle topics issues and try to come up resolutions, the next step would be implementations this is where the resolutions are applied so that it could be tested the nest step is results and consequence this step is where there are readjustments and negotiations like amendments to the situation the amendments to the action taken then they evaluate this is the reporting then they would again evaluate and revise which would be going back to decision making again. This process helps to perfect or maybe close to perfect foreign policy. From what I learned foreign policy is a set of guidelines of the state in it’s relations with other states it is flexible compared to international law because it is rigid.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Major concerns of RP foreign Policy
Major concerns of RP foreign Policy
We have discussed in the main concerns of the foreign policies of our country one of these topics is actively participating in regional or international cooperation exercises, in the current situations happening like the Manila Hostage Drama, if we had strong relations with our regional/international organizations we may have less critiques because instead of looking at our country as a country who had killed foreign nationals, they would rather look at our country as a country who needed assistance and help from others. A large factor in the slow development of our country is the unstable administration for our government is divided into two the administration and the opposition. Two sides who has different governing strategies in every six years this is what had happening to us. Maybe it was rightful to have a parliamentary government so that our government will be stable so that we could establish a good government that could actually productive. It is obvious that our current administration has no future plans for our countries Foreign Policies. Maybe in time (hopefully) he would improve into a better leader
We have discussed in the main concerns of the foreign policies of our country one of these topics is actively participating in regional or international cooperation exercises, in the current situations happening like the Manila Hostage Drama, if we had strong relations with our regional/international organizations we may have less critiques because instead of looking at our country as a country who had killed foreign nationals, they would rather look at our country as a country who needed assistance and help from others. A large factor in the slow development of our country is the unstable administration for our government is divided into two the administration and the opposition. Two sides who has different governing strategies in every six years this is what had happening to us. Maybe it was rightful to have a parliamentary government so that our government will be stable so that we could establish a good government that could actually productive. It is obvious that our current administration has no future plans for our countries Foreign Policies. Maybe in time (hopefully) he would improve into a better leader
Peace process in Mindanao
Peace process in Mindanao
We have tackled the peace process in Mindanao wherein we discussed why it is an issue that Indonesia is the chosen mediator to the peace process in Mindanao. The question is was it fair or is it bias of them interfering in the conflict. For me I believe that it is a bit bias since Mindanao and Indonesia was rumored having ties so that Indonesia will own Philippines that is why Indonesia is funding MILF and other rebel groups. Another topic we have discussed is the proposal of Mindanao in joining the OIC (Organization of Islamic Conference) but the OIC did not let them join the Organization because they does not have the requirements of them being an independent state as Mindanao. And from what I understood from our discussion our government did not enter the OIC because it would conflict to our national interest. My suggestion to the problem in the Mindanao is that we should have been close to the brothers there in Mindanao since they are also Filipino citizens they should be also treated fairly and avoid racial discrimination against their belief and religion. In order to make our country great is if we observe unity to every Filipino. I believe that there is still hope for us to develop and achieve success.
We have tackled the peace process in Mindanao wherein we discussed why it is an issue that Indonesia is the chosen mediator to the peace process in Mindanao. The question is was it fair or is it bias of them interfering in the conflict. For me I believe that it is a bit bias since Mindanao and Indonesia was rumored having ties so that Indonesia will own Philippines that is why Indonesia is funding MILF and other rebel groups. Another topic we have discussed is the proposal of Mindanao in joining the OIC (Organization of Islamic Conference) but the OIC did not let them join the Organization because they does not have the requirements of them being an independent state as Mindanao. And from what I understood from our discussion our government did not enter the OIC because it would conflict to our national interest. My suggestion to the problem in the Mindanao is that we should have been close to the brothers there in Mindanao since they are also Filipino citizens they should be also treated fairly and avoid racial discrimination against their belief and religion. In order to make our country great is if we observe unity to every Filipino. I believe that there is still hope for us to develop and achieve success.
Public diplomacy seminar- Philippine tourism
Public diplomacy seminar- Philippine tourism
The early session of our seminar last Aug. 28, 2010 we had the secretary of the Department of Tourism to give us a tiny lecture. I was a bit late but the topic that got my attention was the happening about the Manila Hostage Drama last Aug 23, 2010. The tourism of country had been affected to what had happened. OFWs had been deported and had experience racial discrimination. I am mad at those who had no own opinion who had been stereotyping Filipinos all over the world. As I said to my other blogs no one wanted this to happen but if the situation was handled well maybe it ended up differently. Tourism is an important factor to the development of the country that is why future diplomats like CDA students must know the factors and how to handle problems concering tourism because like what had happened in the incident in Quirino grandstand which is now costing us so much suffering especially in international relations we have been banned in plenty of countries around the world. There must be a policy concerning the security of tourist so that they will have assurance when they visit our country. It will bring more income in our tourism and will also give us more employment for our people.
The early session of our seminar last Aug. 28, 2010 we had the secretary of the Department of Tourism to give us a tiny lecture. I was a bit late but the topic that got my attention was the happening about the Manila Hostage Drama last Aug 23, 2010. The tourism of country had been affected to what had happened. OFWs had been deported and had experience racial discrimination. I am mad at those who had no own opinion who had been stereotyping Filipinos all over the world. As I said to my other blogs no one wanted this to happen but if the situation was handled well maybe it ended up differently. Tourism is an important factor to the development of the country that is why future diplomats like CDA students must know the factors and how to handle problems concering tourism because like what had happened in the incident in Quirino grandstand which is now costing us so much suffering especially in international relations we have been banned in plenty of countries around the world. There must be a policy concerning the security of tourist so that they will have assurance when they visit our country. It will bring more income in our tourism and will also give us more employment for our people.
President Aquino’s SONA
President Aquino’s SONA
We have discussed the contents of the SONA of Pres. Aquino in the classroom wherein we also have a group discussion about the topic that had been mentioned by Pres. Aquino that had some relations to Philippine foreign policy. We had chosen infrastructure wherein we open our country to foreign investors to freely invest here and start business here. This was also implemented at the time of Pres. Ramos according to my Prof. in intrela before Mrs. Banez. The infrastructure will take time before it will be felt in the HDI of the country but for sure it will give changes to our current economic status. One of the fruits of opening our country to infrastructures are SLEX, NLEX, MRT, etc. I believe that the MRT is partially owned by our government that is why at the time of Pres. Arroyo, policies are easily implemented like making operations of the Metro 24 hours for the call center agents.
Going back to the topic I may say that it was typical and believe it or not I expected that It will turn out something like that because since a new elected President he will surely insult or rather make the past administration look bad. I am aware that a SONA is wherein the President should address the public about the current status of our country but from what I noticed in his speech is that almost half of it was numbers and statistics that I believe an average Filipino citizen would not appreciate at all. I hoped that instead of pushing down the hope of the Filipino people I recommend of pushing their hopes up instead wasting the opportunity to be heard in being unprofessional and soil the achievement of the past administration. It is showing immaturity since she is no competition from him already, he might have some insights for the past leader of our country but there is no reason or anything to pinpoint on someone. He is young and maybe lacks potential of being a leader and his administration is young, maybe we should give him another chance.
We have discussed the contents of the SONA of Pres. Aquino in the classroom wherein we also have a group discussion about the topic that had been mentioned by Pres. Aquino that had some relations to Philippine foreign policy. We had chosen infrastructure wherein we open our country to foreign investors to freely invest here and start business here. This was also implemented at the time of Pres. Ramos according to my Prof. in intrela before Mrs. Banez. The infrastructure will take time before it will be felt in the HDI of the country but for sure it will give changes to our current economic status. One of the fruits of opening our country to infrastructures are SLEX, NLEX, MRT, etc. I believe that the MRT is partially owned by our government that is why at the time of Pres. Arroyo, policies are easily implemented like making operations of the Metro 24 hours for the call center agents.
Going back to the topic I may say that it was typical and believe it or not I expected that It will turn out something like that because since a new elected President he will surely insult or rather make the past administration look bad. I am aware that a SONA is wherein the President should address the public about the current status of our country but from what I noticed in his speech is that almost half of it was numbers and statistics that I believe an average Filipino citizen would not appreciate at all. I hoped that instead of pushing down the hope of the Filipino people I recommend of pushing their hopes up instead wasting the opportunity to be heard in being unprofessional and soil the achievement of the past administration. It is showing immaturity since she is no competition from him already, he might have some insights for the past leader of our country but there is no reason or anything to pinpoint on someone. He is young and maybe lacks potential of being a leader and his administration is young, maybe we should give him another chance.
President Aquino’s SONA
We have discussed the contents of the SONA of Pres. Aquino in the classroom wherein we also have a group discussion about the topic that had been mentioned by Pres. Aquino that had some relations to Philippine foreign policy. We had chosen infrastructure wherein we open our country to foreign investors to freely invest here and start business here. This was also implemented at the time of Pres. Ramos according to my Prof. in intrela before Mrs. Banez. The infrastructure will take time before it will be felt in the HDI of the country but for sure it will give changes to our current economic status. One of the fruits of opening our country to infrastructures are SLEX, NLEX, MRT, etc. I believe that the MRT is partially owned by our government that is why at the time of Pres. Arroyo, policies are easily implemented like making operations of the Metro 24 hours for the call center agents.
Going back to the topic I may say that it was typical and believe it or not I expected that It will turn out something like that because since a new elected President he will surely insult or rather make the past administration look bad. I am aware that a SONA is wherein the President should address the public about the current status of our country but from what I noticed in his speech is that almost half of it was numbers and statistics that I believe an average Filipino citizen would not appreciate at all. I hoped that instead of pushing down the hope of the Filipino people I recommend of pushing their hopes up instead wasting the opportunity to be heard in being unprofessional and soil the achievement of the past administration. It is showing immaturity since she is no competition from him already, he might have some insights for the past leader of our country but there is no reason or anything to pinpoint on someone. He is young and maybe lacks potential of being a leader and his administration is young, maybe we should give him another chance.
We have discussed the contents of the SONA of Pres. Aquino in the classroom wherein we also have a group discussion about the topic that had been mentioned by Pres. Aquino that had some relations to Philippine foreign policy. We had chosen infrastructure wherein we open our country to foreign investors to freely invest here and start business here. This was also implemented at the time of Pres. Ramos according to my Prof. in intrela before Mrs. Banez. The infrastructure will take time before it will be felt in the HDI of the country but for sure it will give changes to our current economic status. One of the fruits of opening our country to infrastructures are SLEX, NLEX, MRT, etc. I believe that the MRT is partially owned by our government that is why at the time of Pres. Arroyo, policies are easily implemented like making operations of the Metro 24 hours for the call center agents.
Going back to the topic I may say that it was typical and believe it or not I expected that It will turn out something like that because since a new elected President he will surely insult or rather make the past administration look bad. I am aware that a SONA is wherein the President should address the public about the current status of our country but from what I noticed in his speech is that almost half of it was numbers and statistics that I believe an average Filipino citizen would not appreciate at all. I hoped that instead of pushing down the hope of the Filipino people I recommend of pushing their hopes up instead wasting the opportunity to be heard in being unprofessional and soil the achievement of the past administration. It is showing immaturity since she is no competition from him already, he might have some insights for the past leader of our country but there is no reason or anything to pinpoint on someone. He is young and maybe lacks potential of being a leader and his administration is young, maybe we should give him another chance.
International Law Seminar- Child Soldiers
International Law Seminar- Child Soldiers
I may sound corny in this but here goes, I still believe that the children are our future. This is a little bit corny since the saying is popular because of a song of Michael Jackson yet the saying has a lot of meaning in it. Children should be guided well specially when they are growing up because this when they will realize what is right from wrong, where they generate their personalities. In the seminar of child soldiers wherein Sergeant Ras and Colonel Hermosa they were part of the UN peace keeping of the AFP according to my father. I wasn’t sure of the information because I believe that UN peace keeping shouldn’t been handled by the armed forces Going back to the topic, child soldiers is an important topic to everyone especially future diplomats like us, First reason on why we should focus on such topic is because it is a violation of the rights of a person in the case of the minor soldiers they did not know these so called human rights for them in simple ways such as letting them play or feeding them well is enough guarantee to them to work as bandits killing other people. Second is we need to put it into mind that children are easily influenced. In the presentation of Sgt. Ras the child soldier that showed us photos wherein they captured has innocent eyes of the child soldiers.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Manila Hostage Drama
At first I was not aware of what is happening because I had no TV set in my dorm, on my way home I saw a bunch of people that is gathered around a TV in the street then I asked what is happening then they informed me that is there is currently a hostage that he said that were “Korean nationals”. Then when I arrived at my dorm I immediately searched what is happening in the Internet. There were still no videos or articles. As I woke up I was still curious of what had happened so I searched the Internet again. I saw an article from the inquirer I think and my reaction to the crisis is that very devastated and ashamed. I don’t know if I should pity our government or should I be mad. The saddest thing that I heard is when the incident is happening our president is nowhere to be found. He said that there were people assigned to handle the happening. I would not to compare but I believe that Pres. Arroyo may have handled the situation much better. The president of the country is the commander in chief so what he order goes. There is no one else higher is suppose to handle that. Especially that is something to do with our international relations with Hong kong. Everyone is asking who is to blame? The first suspect for me I believe is President Aquino. Next is the driver who escaped, I think if he didn’t gave his word that all of the hostages are dead already I believe the police might have been careful. All in all for me there is no one to blame because no one wanted that to happen. Let us just pray for the souls of those poor souls of the hostages and leave it to God to decide and judge who is to blame.
One world, many theories
In our many subjects in our course, theories are usually discussed before we head on to the main topics because theories are usually used to identify the factors of the phenomena wherein they are put under a microscope in order to figure out the very reasons of what may had caused the problem. I believed also that theories are used in such way that we will be able to approach the conflict in a professional way or rather applying our profession to solve what may have happened. If you may ask me one of the mainstream theories for me are realism, liberalism and capitalism. Realism is wherein there is only one actor and that is the state. The state is wherein govern the country as my previous intrela professor Ms. Banez “the state and state alone.” In realism national security is the main national interest of the country when I think of realism I remember the happening in the US wherein they declared war between Iraq because of what had happened in the 9/11 incident. I believe that liberalism is the most typical in the world because in liberalism the people are heard and everyone has his/her freedom to speak his or her mind. The actors here are the state, ngos and the people. In capitalism I believe the government is controlled by the market which they propose free market or free trade between countries to put them together and unite them. I believe that there are so called social classes or was that mercantilism where those who have the gold or anything that the king and queen says will be followed.
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