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Outstanding Governorship Award 2017










                                                             In light of pending legislation to move into Philippine Federalism,
        FOREWORD                                        who and what positions will be most affected? Out of the eighteen
                                                        (18) regions we now have, is it possible the subdivision into states
                                                        remain the same? Our provinces numbering 81 allow for 81 governors
                                                        except  for  the  National  Capital  Region  where  the  Metro  Manila
                                                        Development Authority is appointed by the President as the acting
                                                        Governor  to  govern  over  Manila, Quezon  City,  Caloocan,  Pasay,
                                                        Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig,  Marikina,  Muntinlupa, Las Piñas,
                                                        Parañaque, Valenzuela, Malabon, Taguig, Navotas, San Juan, and the
                                                        Municipality of Pateros.

                                                             “Governorship”  or  to “govern”  other  than the  management,
                                                        administration,  or  generalship  for  the  office  of  the  governor  is  the
                                                        given mandate. A governor, however, is, in most cases, a public official
                                                        with the power to govern the executive branch of a non-sovereign or
                                                        sub-national level of government. The governor ranks under the head
                                                        of state. In federations, governor may be the title of the politician who
                                                        governs a constituent state and may be appointed or elected. Powers
                                                        of  the individual governor  can vary dramatically  between  political
                                                        systems, with some governors having only nominal, largely ceremonial
                                                        power, while others have complete power over the entire government.

                                                             Our  Governors today play a crucial  role  be it  for  the Federal
                                                        States  or  the  current  Unitary Republic we  now enjoy. It is through
                                                        our Governors we enjoy rule of law, management of the cities and
                                                        municipalities through our Mayors and representation to our national
                                                        government.  In short,  our  Governors are  our  little  presidents  that
                                                        make up our archipelagic leaders.

                                                             One  might think duplication  would  have  altered  the  authority
                                                        and influence of Governors vis-à-vis Region authorities. Not so. The
                                                        office of the Governor stands firm to date with its power, authority, and
                                                        responsibility towards its vast provinces and population. The office of
                                                        the Governor might be thought the acting President of the country
                                                        represented  in the  provinces. What better  way to address  acting
                                                        Governors to migrate into the Presidency other than Senators.

                                                             SMI celebrates the role of the Governors of the Philippines by
                                                        bestowing the  Outstanding  Governorship Award  for  2017, placing
                                                        center stage their role, their responsibility, and their functions as head
                                                        of state (in this case province) that is the glue in keeping the country
                                                        together administratively.

                                                             SMI congratulates  the  Awarded  Governors for  2017 and  with
                                                        this  publication  provides  a  firm  testament  to  their  successes  and
                                                        contributions to the country.










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