The Statesman's Affidavit

The Statesman’s Affidavit (2025) is a one-page notarized public declaration wherein political candidates commit to specific legislative priorities and accept voluntary resignation as a penalty for failure to deliver. Designed as a modern social contract, it aims to institutionalize electoral accountability and restore public trust in democratic leadership. Anti-Political Dynasty Ordinance and Anti Epal Ordinance are self explanatory. Anti Epal Ordinance already exist in Pasig City. SALN Publication Ordinance - An ordinance requiring the publication of SALN, with redacted critical information. Since it's still debated whether it should be public or not, then just redact some critical information that is against the right to privacy of the public official. Fair Debate Framework Ordinance - An ordinance institutionalizing the "City Mayor Fair Debate Framework with Questions from the Filipino Citizens". https://zenodo.org/records/15233234 Full-time Politician Ordinance - An ordinance requiring all politicians to work full-time from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with maximum number of vacation and sick leave like any other public official or private employee. The Statesman’s Affidavit is a public domain tool - free to adopt, free to share, and binding only on those who truly serve. Website: statesmansaffidavit.com