DECENCY FOR THE CITIZENRY

Yesterday I read an article which showed the sense of decency and civility practices of our Secretary of National Defense in the person of Sec. Gilberto Teodoro. Even though he is being prodded to relinquish his post for he is the likely presidential candidate of the administration in 2010 election, he still works his mandated duty which shows his discernment to first prioritize the people amid the harshest criticism of his critics and detractors. With his gesture of availing the smearing attacks of his political opponents to give way for the availability of help and refuge to those who are victimized as head of the National Disaster Coordinating Council is an astute and ought responsibility of any elected servant politician. They should be preoccupied with the thoughts on how to better serve their constituents rather than continuing their political bickering and grandstanding.

The onslaught of typhoon Ondoy in Metro Manila were ideal scenarios of those typical or traditional politician and those deviant of the tradition who seized the opportunity to show their plans either on how to advance their political interest or uphold the people’s interest and basic needs respectively. What seems to be the problem that is confronting on our serving politicians s that they are scrutinized and criticized by their fellow politicians instead of doing their individual functions.

In fairness to Sec. Teodoro, he has what it takes to lead the country in the right path towards economic prosperity and peace and order stability. So I think the issue of early politicking must be first put aside. The real issue that deems to be a debacle and thorns to our people are given little attention or not given any at all. A secretary can only do so much.

So in this coming 2010 elections, we must be vigilant and inquisitive to our vote. We must not entrust our vote to somebody who would only use us for their personal glory and ambition.

BY LOUIE JAY BAN V. JARALES
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