What do you think could make Filipinos follow the laws strictly ?

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anna m

Strict Implementation.

And if those who enforce the law take the lead to follow those rules, more will follow their lead.

*enforce the law w/out fear nor favor*

CDOguide

I agree with you. There is a very lax implementation of laws in the country. If all of these laws were implemented, we would be as clean and strict as Singapore. Just take for example the Clean Air Act passed by Congress several years ago. It required all vehicles for smoke emission testing but to this day you still see vehicles belching smoke! Are these smoke detectors defective? All Barangays by law are required to implement a waste management program to control garbage. This means segregation of waste like plastics, glass, paper and bio-degradables. Our local city ordinance is quite strict about trash and spitting in the streets but you still see it. Then if you implement these laws, a lot of people would resist, saying they were not consulted. These are ALREADY LAWS, so why complain now? In fact I suggest to close down Congress and let government concentrate more on law implementation than law making which are not implemented anyway. My suggestions might be radical but they are practical. During the implementation of Martial Law in 1972, some sector of society were happy about it because it brought order to the country. People who used to jaywalk in the streets were afraid to do so. EVERYONE was complying with the law. Unfortunately as the years pass, the government abused it's power. Marcos had his chance to change the country for good but he took a different path.

You have a very good point ! Philippines , in order to grow and prosper free from corruption , must have good policemen that will enforce the laws of the land . This is the place it must begin ! First , Philippines must equip the police to do their job and that includes training on the laws , learning how to handle firearms , training them on how to drive according to the law . Then supply them with a car and a gun .
Next , reward the ones that enforce the laws by giving them promotions . The ones that do not do their job should be suspended .

sweet water

The change must come from within ourselves. Severely lacking discipline we have complete disregard for the law - just stand in a busy street corner and observe violators everywhere. The drivers, pedestrians, cops, vendors, even kids - there's a prevailing me-first-what-law attitude that is apparently ingrained and perpetuated.

Don't blame governance, for the people are the ones who put leadership in power. The people can also take away that empowerment. But an undisciplined people cannot effect meaningful change; they will only get what they deserve. We must first not lose that dignity that we should value so much before we could truly move forward towards prosperity.

Kenrito

Strict implementation of the laws/regulations is the key. When Filipinos go abroad, they are disciplined a lot coz they know that they can not go away with violations. In the Phils., if you have money and "connections", chances are you can get away with your misdeeds.

China ordered many shot for corruption and it , for the most part , worked . They now have minor corruption , not at all as it used to be . The nation is thriving beyond expectations .
I , however , do not forsee any such thing happening in Philippines .

Nomadic

Filipinos should be trained bit by bit to follow the rules and regulations of the country.,.,because,if they just give the rules without training them or making them understand it.,.,those rules will just be forsaken by men.,.,

tin2

It's a matter of discipline really. If both the law enforcers and the citizens are committed to the same goals then everyone would be encouraged to show more discipline and more consistency in enforcing/obeying the laws of the land. For as long as we are convinced that no one is above the law, then we would all be on the same page - i.e, law-abiding citizens all! But if see some people getting away with some things, then we are lukewarm about compliance as well. We have to start somewhere...so let it start from us - the ordinary folks!

Sexy No More

I couldn't imagine it would ever happen.... when?

cattbarf

Oh, I thought it was the corrupt government that you have. Or was it the realization that Imelda Marcos could not wear as many shoes as the Philippine economy could produce? Someone has to give the folks a sense of destiny. The rest of Asia looks to the Phillipines as the local Tobacco Road, where the only smart people are the ones who emigrate to the United States.

Î© allan y

leadership by example.

a good leader must act and project an image free from the shenanigans of politics.

annabelle p

By rigidly implementing the laws and rules. Sometimes the laws are not fully enforced, they are "bended" depending on the mood of the arresting officer and judgment of the court; sometimes on the status of the offender. The motto should be: No One Is Above The Law.

Albert

-stricter implementation
-no corruption
-higher / more severe penalties
-more respectful law enforcers (I used the word more because there are respectful law enforcers here in the Philippines, but not all)

italianwaikiki

I live here in the U.S. and work in health-care, I know of alot of Filipinos involved in some kind of scam. Someones always selling some kind of junk, cheap fake this and that watches, purses, jewelry, movies, clothing, and even electronics. Some avoid paying taxes, while others brag about how they get satellite TV illegally. Not to say that all of the Filipinos here are like this, but honestly it is unfortunate that it is so prevalent. Many snicker when sharing these stories as if they are proud to be cheating the system or somebody else.

siagnon

How's another martial law? Discipline to all - that includes the law makers who are the one number law breakers.

luvinhim

have a government worth respecting. but how do we elect the right candidates when elections are fixed and the people in power are corrupt and care more about their own well being and money rather than the people? it's a vicious cycle and will continue on being that way unless Filipinos educate themselves and take control of their lives and eventually take control of the country and turn it into the country our ancestors hoped it would be for the sake of our children.

jamiehappy97

Spy on them too close so they will like go really concious. Works for most guilty men and women.

STL Biker

There needs to be consequences to bad behavior and decisions.

Fredrik R

The police and other employees in the judicial system must get better paid. Also the economic system can be better. Why have an VAT on shares for example? It just makes the economics unflexible.

Big P

This question is very interesting although it would rub some folks the wrong way because their strong national pride will not allow them to discuss the naked truth of the matter.

Personally, I really enjoy the Philippines. Overall, I like filipino's in big way. My American family is not as close and honorable toward each other like filipino's.

Going by what I observed,Most filipino families really look after each other.

Since I am not a filipino, I will refrain from commenting about the countries internal problems although I would have a lot to say but out of respect for native filipino's,I will leave the forum open for filipino's only.

pero_102

pass a law or ordinance that anyone who sent a shot from a cellphone cam or other device showing a violator in the act, have them fined, and give reward money to the sender.

nang.amie

the uperclass, or the rest of us.

Juan C

The executive should enforce the laws strictly...
The legislative should make very strict laws...
The judiciary should strictly interpret the laws...

GaNdA T. R Viii

What is the reward in making the laws, and what is the reward on following the laws...maybe this can make someone follow the laws.
Filipino can follow the rules, they understand the limitations on things they cannot do and not do in any time and any place. Letâ€™s take a look at the whole nature of Filipinos. They are from a close family and many extended families that used to live basic and simple ways. So, everything started home made, where in there are many laws set in by the first generations that more benefiting the rulers which are the adults. World War II just ended in the 1940s? Most Filipinos started finishing High School graduates in the 60 and 70s. Then College graduates were growing in numbers. Many are coming out to work overseas and migrate. Many stay longer working in foreign country too long; even the pays are not great. Many are not coming back instead stay in the foreign land and changed their citizenships. The generation is working for everyday survival. The Filipino innocense, purity and families' morals are put into struggles. Annulments, Divorces and other separation of family members becomes trends. Famliy values lessens and get out of control in which everyone are hard to coupe up with. For some Filipinos who have the leadership and believes that there is hope, they are starting to share the knowledge and the experiences learned. The educated, the entrepreneurs, the learned people with good heart are coming back to country. The Filipinos are slowly maturing to accept the evolution of survival. Accepting what the right information that works for the others that can work for Philippines can perhaps help to live better. Philippines is not bad place to live at all!

ThinkTank

Make the law enforcers more strict than the law.

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