Cayetano eyes better FOI process
November 29, 2024
Cayetano eyes better FOI process
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday called for a review of the implementation of Executive Order (EO) No. 2 on Freedom of Information (FOI) to address persistent challenges in accessing government data and communicating critical issues effectively to the public.
Speaking at a meet-and-greet with Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) station managers on November 27, 2024, Cayetano proposed filing a resolution to assess and enhance the EO on FOI.
This after the station managers noted to the senator that despite the enactment of FOI, it was still difficult to compel transparency from government offices.
In response, Cayetano emphasized the need to revisit the FOI EO.
"I'll file a resolution. Since Ate Pia (Senator Pia Cayetano) is the chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, let's look into the implementation of the law."
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is responsible for investigating accountability in government and ensuring that laws and executive orders are properly implemented.
Cayetano added that reviewing the FOI EO under this committee would strengthen efforts to promote transparency, good governance, and public trust.
In his message to the media, the senator acknowledged that while the FOI EO signed during the Duterte administration was a step forward, it still has significant gaps in implementation.
He also noted how changes in journalism have impacted efforts to ensure government transparency.
"Dati pag may scoop ka, you are rewarded. Ngayon, kahit may scoop ka, kung hindi napansin ng tao [bale wala rin]. You have to lay the basis one brick at a time," he said.
The senator also emphasized how the rise of platforms like TikTok and the shorter attention spans of today's audience make it more challenging to convey complex issues.
"Nowadays, ang attention span kagaya sa TikTok, fifteen seconds, thirty seconds. Right now it's all elevator pitch," he said.
As an advocate for good governance and the fight against corruption, Cayetano has long supported the FOI Bill. While the Senate passed it during the 14th and 15th Congress, it did not pass in the House of Representatives.
Cayetano believes an effective FOI system can lead to a more efficient and accountable government.
Back to values
Amid the current political division, Cayetano said addressing moral values is more important than implementing political reforms.
The senator also called for a national consensus on moral standards to serve as a foundation for reforms.
"For me, it goes back to values talaga. Dati, it was absolute, pero relative na ang values and morals ngayon and this affects our identity as politicians, as a government, and as Filipinos," he said.
Cayetano ipinanukala ang pagrepaso sa FOI
Hinimok ni Senator Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules ang pagsusuri sa pagpapatupad ng Executive Order (EO) No. 2 ukol sa Freedom of Information (FOI) upang matugunan ang mga hamon sa pag-access ng impormasyon mula sa gobyerno at sa tamang pagpaparating ng mahahalagang isyu sa publiko.
Sa isang pagpupulong kasama ang mga station manager ng Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) nitong November 27, 2024, sinabi ni Cayetano na maghahain siya ng resolusyon para pabutihin ang EO ukol sa FOI.
Ito ay kasunod ng obserbasyon ng iilang miyembro ng media na kahit naipasa na ang FOI, mahirap pa rin magpataw ng transparency sa mga tanggapan ng gobyerno.
Bilang tugon, binigyang diin ni Cayetano ang pangangailangang repasuhin ang EO ukol sa FOI. "I'll file a resolution," wika niya. "Since Ate Pia (Senator Pia Cayetano) is the chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, let's look into the implementation of the law."
Ang Senate Blue Ribbon Committee ang responsable sa pagsisiyasat ng pananagutan sa pamahalaan at pagtiyak na maayos na naipatutupad ang mga batas at executive order.
Wika ni Cayetano, ang pagsusuri sa FOI EO sa ilalim ng komiteng ito ay makakatulong sa layunin nitong itaguyod ang transparency, maayos na pamamahala, at tiwala ng publiko.
Aminado rin ang senador na bagama't hakbang pasulong ang FOI EO na nilagdaan noong panahon ng administrasyong Duterte, marami pa ring kulang sa implementasyon nito.
Binanggit din niya ang pagbabago sa pamamaraan ng pamamahayag na nakaapekto sa pagsisikap na gawing mas transparent ang gobyerno.
"Dati pag may scoop ka, you are rewarded. Ngayon, kahit may scoop ka, kung hindi napansin ng tao [bale wala rin]. You have to lay the basis one brick at a time," sabi niya.
Dagdag pa niya, ang pag-usbong ng mga platform tulad ng TikTok at ang mas maiksing attention span ng mga tao ngayon ay nagpapahirap sa pagpapaliwanag ng mga isyu.
"Nowadays, ang attention span kagaya sa TikTok, fifteen seconds, thirty seconds. Right now it's all elevator pitch," sabi niya.
Bilang tagapagtaguyod ng good governance at ang laban sa katiwalian, matagal nang sinusuportahan ni Cayetano ang FOI Bill.
Bagama't naipasa ito ng Senado noong 14th at 15th Congress, hindi ito umusad sa House of Representatives.
Naniniwala pa rin si Cayetano na ang isang epektibong sistema ng FOI ay magdudulot ng mas maayos at responsable na pamahalaan.
Pagbabalik sa values
Sa gitna ng pagkakawatak-watak sa pulitika, binigyang diin ni Cayetano na mas mahalaga ang pagpapanumbalik ng tamang moralidad kaysa sa mga repormang pampulitika.
Nanawagan din siya ng national concensus sa moral standards bilang pundasyon ng mga reporma.
"For me, it goes back to values talaga. Dati, it was absolute, pero relative na ang values and morals ngayon and this affects our identity as politicians, as a government, and as Filipinos," sabi niya.
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