Resources

Browse our documents and publications covering G-Watch Monitoring Manuals, Governance Reform Studies, Political Democracy and Reforms (PODER) Publications, and Vertical Integration Research.

Poolitikang Pinoy 2010 (PoP 2010)

PoP 2010 is a data pooling initiative of the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) that aims to arm the citizens with facts and data on candidates for and selected critical issues relevant to the 2010 elections, thereby, facilitating and empowering their engagement as political actors during elections.

 
Citizen Reform Agenda 2010: For Candidates and Political Parties of the Upcoming 2010 Elections

Citizen Reform Agenda 2010 or CReforms 2010 is a consultation process initiated by the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) through its PODER program that aims to bring together the broadest possible representation of citizen organizations in the country to identify key reform agenda or issues that candidates and political parties must address for the 2010 elections.

 
Remnants of the Past in A Changing Terrain of Politics: Explaining Election-Related Violence in Nueva Ecija, Philippines

The study is a cause-and-effect analysis on election-related violence in Nueva Ecija. It seeks to explain the situation of election-related violence in the said province by adopting a action research that looks into its causes and implications, as well as the definitions and types of election-related violence that are present in the province.

 
A Vicious Cycle of Violence, Disempowerment and Abuse of Authority Explaining Election-Related Violence in Abra, Philippines

The study is a cause-and-effect analysis on election-related violence in Abra, which focuses on three possible causal factors: historical, socio-cultural and institutional. It utilizes three analytical lenses or perspectives, namely institutional analysis, power analysis and socio-cultural analysis.

 
G-Watch Technology for Monitoring Compliance with Human Rights

This is an attempt to superimpose the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) to the Social Accountability approach of G-Watch.

 
Perspectives of the Reform-Minded on the Political Party Reform Legislation

This paper aims to put together the thinking, discussions and debates of the reform-minded societal groups on the proposed Political Party Reform Bill based on the activities initiated by the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) with support from the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in the Philippines.

 
Initiating Change? People’s Initiative as a Mode of Changing the 1987 Constitution (Draft)

This paper explores the pros and cons of a people’s initiative, by revisiting the attempts of PIRMA and Sigaw ng Bayan, and examining the barriers to making it operational and applicable.

 
It’s the (Non-) System, Stupid! Explaining ‘Mal-development’ of Parties in the Philippines

This chapter will search for an aspect of political parties that can explain the mal-development of party politics in the country, and can provide a feasible point of reference for party reform measures.

 
Are Two Better Than One? Revisiting Philippine Bicameralism

This paper offers more assurance of legislative oversight in a soft state with a tendency towards heavy-handed presidency.

 
A Case for Serious Political Party Building: Reflections on the Partisan Civil Society Discussion Series

This provides reflection paper on the Partisan Civil Society discussion series, arguing the case for political party building in the Philippines.

 
How to Win an Election: Lessons from the Experts

This latest edition presents updated stories of former Governor Josie dela Cruz of Bulacan, Mayor Jesse Robredo of Naga City and Governor Grace Padaca of Isabela, all of whom have lead successful campaigns in the 2007 elections.

 
G‐Watch Tracking and Documentation Report on the Comelec Budget Process

This provides report from the project, COMELEC Budget Watch.

 
Digital Convergence: An Argument for Constitutional Reform

This paper explains the significance of digital convergence to poor countries. It offers a measure to address the insufficiency of the institutional environment to keep up with the convergence process, to clarify policy ambiguities pertaining to the rules of competition and interconnection.

 
Ways and Means of Moving Forward: A Seminar on Constitutional Change

This provides full transcription of the high-profile seminar on charter change in 2008.

 

 
Islam and the Shari’a in a Proposed Bangsamoro Federal Islamic State

This paper argues that Islamic tradition can permit a Bangsamoro Federal Islamic State within a secular democratic system.

 
Globalized Services: Towards Liberalization of Professional and Educational Services in the Philippines

This paper is espousing that liberalization of professional and educational services will enhance economic competitiveness of the country in medium to long terms.

 
Extraordinary Measures: Constitutional Powers in Times of Crisis

This paper reviews the recourse to emergency powers by four presidencies and examining the intended and unintended consequences.

 
The Impact of Restrictions to Ownership in Public Utilities

This paper prescribes more practicable ways to avoid difficulties in the operation of public utilities, brought about by constitutional limitations.

 
Is there a Party in the House?

This paper on the party list system explains the importance of proportional representation and the nature of the party list as a political party.

 
The Partisan Civil Society: Analyzing Civil Society Engagement in Partisan Politics

This discussion series reflected, examined and investigated the lessons and prospects of the involvements of societal forces in the contestation of state power.