Dr Maria Ela L. Atienza is Professor of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman.
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Local Matters in the 2022 Philippine Elections
Maria Ela L. Atienza
With most eyes on the national posts in the May 2022 Philippine elections, it is easy to overlook important governance issues at the local level. A new Supreme Court ruling will allocate more fiscal resources to but also demand more responsibilities from local governments. Yet lingering structural and political challenges prevent them from efficiently delivering basic services, initiating local development, and empowering the people.