Unlocking potential: Embracing Federalism for inclusive development in the Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago made up of several islands. The center of administration and power is in Manila, thus, it is difficult to access and address the needs of remote and rural communities. Access in essential services, infrastructure and opportunities are examples of barriers they are facing, which leads to inequality and development disparities. In the Philippines, there has been constant debate about federalism.
Source: sunstar.com.ph