Ateneo de Zamboanga University: El Consejo Atenista

Ateneo de Zamboanga University
El Consejo Atenista
Ateneo Task Force
G/F, Xavier Hall, Fr. Eusebio Salvador, SJ Campus
La Purisima St., Zamboanga City, 7000. Tel 991 0871 loc. 4803
faroujaneindanan@gmail.com | o915 537 9925
Consolidated results on the top 5 national and/or local issues and the top 5 election
issues of the Focus group discussion held last October 2, 2015 at the New Student
Activity Center, GS 15, Grade school building, Ateneo de Zamboanga University.
The activity was attended by 7 clubs/organizations presidents/representatives namely
Sheena Mae Alcala of the Ateneo Debate Union (ADU), Trisha Ortega of the Beacon
Publications, Sitti Fatima Paula Chua the Union of Students for the Advancement of
Democracy (USAD), Dave Cervas of the Ateneo Centennial Scholars (ACES), Robert
John Batisla-on of the Peers Circle, Adzhar Musa of the El Consejo Atenista (ECA), and
Abdul Aziz Mustal of the Muslim Students Association (MSA); Ateneo Task Force
chairperson Farou Jane L. Indanan; Buklod Ambassador Andre Lawrence G. Ang;
Office of the Buklod Ambassador researchers Anna Louis Andes & Shareen Hayudini;
Former El Consejo Atenista President Barry A. Barraca; and El Consejo Atenista
moderator Mr. Brian Joseph P. Bango.
Top 5 National and/or Local issues:
1) Agrarian Reform
Public awareness on the distinction on the lands which are for agriculture,
ancestral domain, and others.
Retention of the ancestral domains as stipulated in the law but it could be
used as heritage sites for tourist attraction.
Promoting agriculture in the education system. Show the people that there
is future in agriculture because if they will not then who be the producers
of food crops?
2) Education System
Inclusion of all subjects given in standardized examinations in every

school, university, and institution in the Philippines. For example if in
standardized examinations such as National Career Assessment
Examination, National Aptitude Test, entrance tests of different schools,
university, and institution, Calculus/Trigonometry/Advance Algebra is
part of the exam then it should be offered in all academic institutions.
Equity when it comes to granting of all kinds of legal scholarships.
Proper and strict implementation and monitoring of all projects.
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3) Energy Crisis
Eradication of the monopolization of energy supply of private & public

enterprises.
Renewable sources of energy like solar energy. In Zamboanga City, the
rainy season is not that long; the government should invest in solar panels.
Although it is expensive, it is still the practical thing to do. It is
environmental friendly and long lasting.
4) Corruption
Transparency of all government spending. There should be different kinds

of groups to monitor all government spending like professional
individuals, youth sector, farmers, fishermen, etc.
There should also be monitoring of government projects in which they will
spend money on. For instance this year, the government will break the
road to build another one, and it will be the same next year. These are
redundant projects.
The alignment of the budget request presented with their liquidation of the
expenses.
Proper and strict implementation and monitoring.
5) Inefficiency of government offices due to bureaucracy
Due to the many procedures that need to be addressed it leads to a slow

progress of what needs to be done. It leads to a lot of pending projects,
fixers, and others
Top 5 Election issues:

1) Direct & Indirect Vote Buying
Direct vote buying means that money is paid to the voter to garner votes.
This includes politician to non-politician payment and politician to
politician payment. Indirect vote buying includes sympathy votes, poll
votes
Advocating of proper voters education.

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2) Threats and Violence
Strict and alert security during campaigning period and during the
Election Day itself.
3) Power and communication supply
Alternative power and communication supply on Election Day. If possible

the usage of battery-powered machines to make sure that it will not be
tampered with.
4) Campaign financing
Set a maximum limit of spending for campaign paraphernalia this includes

limit on sponsorships to be given.
Strict monitoring of the finances by different groups like professional
individuals, youth sector, farmers, fishermen, etc.
Other relevant national/local issues:

1. Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL)
2. Human Trafficking
3. Drug smuggling & Dealings
4. Terrorism
5. Freedom of Information (FOI)
6. ASEAN Integration
7. Climate Change
8. Peace and Safety in Mindanao
9. High Income Tax
10. Slow and Expensive Internet connection
11. Slow Judicial System

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12. Expensive Food & Hunger

13. Inefficiency
14. Brain Drain
15. Poor Health Care
Other election issues:
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PCOS Machine Failure

Electoral Fraud
Early Campaigning
Political Dynasties
Wealthiest Clans competition
Overseas Voters

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