The Social Sciences

Year: 2016
Volume: 11
Issue: 8
Page No. 1510 - 1516

A Syncretic Analysis of Ifugao Parliamentary Procedure Practices: Basis for an Indigenized Philippine Model

Authors : Manuel P. Malingan III and Marriane B. Malingan

Abstract: It is the general objective of this study to create a framework for an indigenized parliamentary procedure model through the syncretisation of actual practices of Sanguniang Bayan (SB) and the Ifugao parliamentary, Knowledge, Systems and Practices (IKSP). The research was participated by the Ayangan, Kalanguya and Tuwali SB Officials and IKSP holders respectively by the municipalities of Mayoyao, Kiangan and Tinoc of the province of Ifugao.The study is a qualitative research using descriptive case study of multiple case studies in kind and syncretic analysis. The actual SB officials are able to conduct their sessions as well as make relevant practices in operation. Some aspects in the tenets of parliamentary procedure are found to be adherent to Robert’s Rule of Order. Deviations include mainly the ways of disposing motions and motions. The practice of consensus decision-making is found to be effective. Problems uncovered include the use of complex parliamentary practices and external and internal demands. The parliamentary IKSP is found to be effective containing deep community values such as simplicity and responsiveness via leadership and participatory approach. The indigenized framework developed contained good practices, character of culture sensitiveness and cardinal democratic principles. It is an eye opener for non-collaborative practices promoting polarization in a world of ever-changing multicultural challenges. It revisits priceless IKSP principles for rootedness and meaning in development. The indigenized model is answer to occurring creativity deficit, abating efficiency and effectiveness performance and moral and cultural degeneration in local legislatures. The model is recommended for better actualizing legislative and administrative functions of local legislative players and in making a local guidebook for local legislators via facilitative and participative approaches among players.

How to cite this article:

Manuel P. Malingan III and Marriane B. Malingan, 2016. A Syncretic Analysis of Ifugao Parliamentary Procedure Practices: Basis for an Indigenized Philippine Model. The Social Sciences, 11: 1510-1516.

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