Philippine Foreign Policy

Philippines.

Article Link: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71355.htm

- The coming years will see the growing importance of multilateral and inter-regional organizations to promote common interest.

Article Link: http://mail.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p070613.htm&no=10&date=

- The defense of the nation's sovereignty and the protection of its environment and natural resources can be carried out only to the extent that it asserts its rights over the maritime territory and gets others to respect those rights

Article Link: http://www.inquirer.net/specialfeatures/spratlys/view.php?db=1&article=20080311-124157

- The country's economic policy will continue to be friendly to both domestic and foreign direct investments

Article Link: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/02/16/10/foreign-investors-shunning-philippines-experts

- The Philippines can benefit most quickly from international tourism

Article Link: http://www.congress.gov.ph/download/cpbd/03-Tourism.pdf

- Overseas Filipinos will continue to be recognized for their critical role in the country's economic and social stability.

Article Link: http://aaronautics.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/the-plight-of-overseas-filipino-workers-and-the-government%E2%80%99s-role-as-manager-of-its-citizens%E2%80%99-affairs/

Analysis:

Having read different articles which are mostly made recently, if given a chance to rate the Arroyo Administration when it comes to the implementation of foreign policies, I would give her a 5 (10 as the highest). Yes, there are articles that praise the former president for having done her job as the "chief diplomat" of the country but unfortunately, most articles would say that the administration lacked effort in implementing the 8 realities. The 8 foreign policies would be great for the country only if it is properly given attention and is implemented. In the article under the investments (local and foreign), the writer concluded that there was a decrease in the foreign direct investments of the Philippines during PGMA's time, a strong manifestation that there were no strict implementations. I rated it as 5 because even though the Arroyo administration tried to have an effective foreign policy, there's a lot to improve especially in implementing the said policies. The administration for me, was not able to reach the expectations of its citizens when it comes to the foreign policies.

3.) With the assistance of different bureaus, institutions as well as interest groups, it is the president that drafts the state policies. What do you think will be included in PNOY's foreign policy list now that he has assumed the presidency? identify five issues and find news clippings (at least one for each issue) to support your answer.

As of PNOY's inaugural speech, he mentioned mostly internal problems. Fortunately, he was able to address the concerns of our overseas workers and migrants. He also made mention about our relationship with other countries. Those were the ones mentioned during his speech. He said that employment in the country will be one of his priorities.