Political Arrangement in the Municipality of Bongabon Nueva Ecija in the Philippines: Issues and Impacts

Abstract

This study determined the issues and impacts of the existing relationship between the Executive and the Legislative branches of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Using the mixed and descriptive methods of research, a set of questionnaire was administered to two groups of respondents. The study also used the structural –functional analysis as its theoretical and analytical framework. The study revealed that participants strongly agreed on the issue that the executive branch is exercising the dominant power over the legislative branch through its veto power. Further a slightly “agree” response is shown by the respondents on the issues of   the separation of powers as a control mechanism; that the political arrangement is affected by political rivalry and the perception of the dominance of executive branch. The participants also believe   that   the separation of power is evident on the relationship of the two branches. The paper provides insights to future researches on the subject of Executive-Legislative conflicts.  Toward this end, the use of technology may be integrated and applied to improved executive and legislative arrangement.

Keywords: Legislative, Executive, Issue, Conflict, Separation of power, Local Government