WITH at least five political progressives in the Senate (had four others managed to squeak wins in addition to Senator Hontiveros), we would surely see a sea change in the thrust and direction of Philippine legislation at the upper chamber, which does the actual policymaking with the House of Representatives. And it will be for sectors that will need good policy the most.
You can ask, in what areas exactly? The introduction of pre-distribution and redistribution programs in actual legislation, which can range from lifting the educational system from its state of mediocrity, to improving the overall safety net delivery, to feeding malnourished children in public schools, all the way up to using fiscal reforms to implement a tax on wealth. Progressives in the Senate can also stop the reckless, often unconstitutional legislation from the House that intends to scrap patrimony and equity provisions in the Constitution. Under the specious cover of investment generation.
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