1.

Background ASEAN
ASEAN was established on August 8, 1967 through a document, the Bangkok
Declaration, which was signed by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore,
and Thailand. The Bangkok Declaration highlights the primary purposes of the
organization as promotion of economic development, political cooperation, and
regional stability. It specifically states that regional peace and stability should be
achieved through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship
among countries of the region and adherence to the principle of the United Nations
Charter.
ASEAN initially consisted of 5 member states, namely Thailand, Indonesia,
Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia, the Founding Fathers of ASEAN. Brunei
joined ASEAN on 7 January, 1984, Vietnam on 28 July, 1995, Laos and Myanmar on
23 July, 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April, 1999.
ASEAN currently composes of ten member countries: Brunei, Cambodia,
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and
Vietnam.

2. New structure under ASEAN 2020 which they decided to implement now or later
Recalling the Declaration of ASEAN Concord II, Treaty of Amity and
Cooperation, ASEAN Vision 2020, ASEAN Community Roadmap, and the Bali
Declaration paved way for the establishment of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025
which the organization envisions as a peaceful, stable, and resilient community
with an enhanced capacity to respond effectively to challenges.
During the recent 30th ASEAN Summit held at Manila, Heads of
States/Governments of ASEAN member states signed the ASEAN Declaration on the
Role of Civil Service as a Catalyst for ASEAN Community Vision 2025. The document
recognizes the significance of civil service as the backbone of good governance
and a catalyst for enhanced cross-sector and cross-pillar cooperation in building the
ASEAN Community and the role of civil service as a catalyst for enhanced cross-
sector and cross-pillar cooperation, in building the ASEAN Community, providing
support towards furthering regional integration in accordance with the ASEAN Vision
2025 and promoting ASEAN awareness.
The declaration develops mechanisms to ensure adoption of good
governance principles in building resilient government institutions.

3. Laws we need to change

MMDAs Unified Vehicle Reduction Program of 1995.
The programs initial purpose was to reduce traffic congestion in the
metropolis through a number-coding scheme. This was effective back then, but as
years added up, so did the volume of traffic.
 When the time of the amendment comes, it should, however, be backed up
by a number of other laws.
Initially, city buses should therefore be operated by the government, through
a transport group. Drivers would receive fair salary regardless of the number of
passengers they would get, so theres no more incentive for law-breaking and
inconsideration for other vehicles on the road.
As mentioned, a central planning group should exist that will plan and
implement mass transit for the entire country. This new group would receive funds
from the national treasury, work with LGU officials to find the best public
transportation solutions for every area. However, it can also override local
politicians when needed, and have sole responsibility for enforcing its programs.
Lastly, implementing a higher-level drivers training program should make the
acquisition of drivers licenses much more sophisticated which should lead to better
and more respectful drivers on the road. Less unfit drivers, less cars. People who are
ineligible should not worry about resulting to commuting as there would be a good
mass transit system in place to serve anyone going anywhere.
In addition, a high premium will be charged for those who decide to use their
cars, through automated electronic toll systems that up in price during rush hours.
Excluded are police and emergency vehicles, of course.
Its the best of both worlds. People can still use their cars if theyre willing to
pay for regular use, or opt for the more affordable and efficient mass transit when
they go to work.

4. Benefits we got of being a member and benefits we hope to get under the new
integration
The ASEAN has evidently developed the Philippines since its founding on
1967. Membership offered numerous benefits that have greatly affected the
country. Market access opportunities for Filipino firms expanded. The establishment
of the ASEAN Economic Community or the AEC offered immediate access to millions
of customers across 10 nations and should import duties be dropped to zero
percent, Philippine products will have the opportunity to compete on the same
footing with their other counterparts.
Another is increase in labor mobility. Having an integrated economy allowed
Filipino firms to easily hire specialized talent that would otherwise be unavailable in
the country.
In addition, lower transaction costs relating to transport and logistics, trade
facilitation, product standardization, and conformance through improved
administrative processes and less costly movement of goods.
Under the new integration, trade barriers should be eliminated to enable
increased competition among businesses which should result in increased pressure
for firms to constantly improve performance, innovation, and efficiency, and offer
products and services at lower prices to attract more buyers.

Sources:

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