through the collection of proper taxes, providing clear roles, guidelines and procedures for each government department and employee, and establishing meritocracy as the basis for advancement in the public service. Recognizing that the role of government has become more central and vital than ever in the new global economy, and considering how weak and ineffective the Philippine government has been for many decades, Bagumbayan–VNP proposes top priority to the transformation of the government bureaucracy into an engine for national modernization and development. Bagumbayan–VNP's key to achieving this are the following measures: Undertake from day one a full performance audit of the entire government bureaucracy in order to determine what agencies must be retained, strengthened, or eliminated because of obsolescence. Create clear roles and goals for each department to perform and meet in the modernization effort. Establish meritocracy as the rule for advancement in the civil service. Raise the standards for entry in the civil service. Adopt best practices in government management and operations. Eliminate wasteful spending in every agency of government. Economy Bagumbayan–VNP's position in improving the Philippine economy to a new level of growth and global competitiveness by investing in the modernization of national infrastructure, releasing the energies of the private sector, simplifying and streamlining the rules and procedures for doing business, raising domestic and foreign investments in the economy, and raising productivity in agriculture, industry and services. Government’s role in the economy is central and vital to national success. The economy cannot be delegated merely to the private sector. Government must lead the way. To meet this objective the following programs will be implemented: Energy Sufficiency and Efficiency — The current power crisis and the continued volatility of oil prices highlight the need for a long-term and focused energy program to achieve both energy sufficiency and efficiency. Bagumbayan–VNP promotes a comprehensive energy program that should include 1) overhauling and strengthening the Department of Energy, 2) setting clear targets for expansion of power generation capacity, 3) setting targets for the replacement of oil imports with alternative clean energy sources, and 4) setting standards for energy conservation and efficient energy utilization. Food Security and Agricultural Development— Food security and sufficiency is the primordial challenge facing the country every year as a result of typhoons and droughts. Bagumbayan–VNP believe Government must commit assign top priority to agricultural modernization. Tourism Development and Jobs Creation—Tourism is an export industry and it's a tremendous