I was watching the TV Patrol when I saw this project of ABS-CBN entitled "Ako ang Simula". I am glad that the Filipino Youths are actively involved and are determined to get the right people for the government post. One thing that I have observed though is the lack of idea by the voters as to the type of qualifications and recovery plans that they should be asking from the "applicants". As a voter, it is their right to achieve the best service that they can get from these politicians. With this, I have written some of my wants from the government post applicants,
Qualification:
1. I am looking for a candidate who has a background and experience in terms with the law, the market or economy, and the project management. As a government official, the law will be an integral part in ensuring that their decisions will be aligned to the rights of the people and of the country. On the other hand, these applicants should also know the current economic situation both of the country and of the world. These applicants should have an idea on how to maneuver the country away from the recession. They should either have some proposals in terms with the business livelihood that can be imparted to the Filipino people. The applicants should have some expertise in project management. Project Management is needed in order for all of the projects to be initiated, planned, executed, monitored, controlled, and closed as smoothly as possible. This with the consideration of the scope, the time, the cost, the quality, the experts(who will do the project), the communication, the risk, and the procurement of the project.
2. Good moral standing. Nowadays, most of the government officials are being reported with anomalous activities or corrupt transactions. We, the Filipino voters, should remember them and avoid them the next time they ask for our vote. Always remember that anything that is not aligned to morality is immoral and should not be considered for these government posts.
3. Dedication and love of the Philippines and of the Filipino people. They should be men for others.
Plans for the Country and the Filipino people:
The suitable candidate should be able to attack the following problems:
a. Poverty - the candidates should be able to define why there is poverty. Given that there is poverty, what are needed to eradicate this poverty? Their recommended solutions and time-lines in solving poverty. Clearly declare whether each of the recommended solutions will permanently eradicate poverty or just temporarily. If temporarily, what will be their recommended next solution. Basically, the root cause of Poverty is the existing high unemployment rate in the Philippines. Only quite a few companies are available for the people to work on.
b. The presence of Terrorists such as Abu Sayyaf in Mindanao - the candidates should be able to provide a concrete plan on how this problem will be solved permanently. Talks have been tried for quite some time and yet no good result can be seen. Total annihilation should now be the focus together with the time-line for the execution. Amidst all this, a plan as to how the nearby ordinary people will be cleared out of danger should also be presented. The easiest way to execute the eradication of these bandits is through the use of air power. Through this, the casualties on the side of our military will be prevented. I'm sick of these repetitive occurrences of bombings and casualties among military and civilians. Enough is enough.
c. Red tape - I have observed that a person here in Singapore will only need around 10 to 15minutes to fully process his transaction to any Singapore government agencies. If these candidates got elected, what will be their plans, how will they execute it, and the time-line for the solution to be fully executed, how to ensure that these will be permanently in effect.
d. Poor country roads - How to ensure that the roads that will be built will last at least 5years before cracks to appear. What kind of monitoring and penalties will be imposed?
e. Education - Currently, our schools have limited materials and amenities to support our students. What are the candidates' plans in order to solve the problem and the time-line.
f. Corruption - If in case he/she or any of his/her officials were found to be guilty of corruption, what will they do to correct it? Will they resign from post? Immediately? Or will it be needed for us, the voters, to hang them or subject them to guillotine as a punishment for wasting and robbing our money? I think these punishments are just fair punishment to the acts of stealing that our beloved officials have been doing in their respective posts.
Let us be more demanding of the services that they can give. Some of the common comments that I heard from the Filipino voters that were interviewed on TV were as follow:1. I voted for him or her because she seems to look so nice. - It is not the appearance that matters. It is the plan that they will be presenting that matters.
2. I voted for him because he gave us noodles. - Giving noodles prior the election is a form of a bribe. Don't vote for this people who will be doing this act. So what if no candidate will be voted for any of the government post. That simply means that no candidates are eligible for the post.
3. I voted for him because he's "maka-masa". - Again, ask for their plans and time-lines in solving the problems that we have. If they have none, being a "maka-masa" is nothing.
4. I voted for him because his campaign ads taught me the importance of washing my hands. - yes, it may be good that he taught you that but, again, teaching somebody the importance of washing the hands is not such a great deal. It is simply part of their pledged service to the people. What they should be doing should be their planned actions towards the dissemination of the cheap or free medicines (but of good quality!) to those poor Filipino people who are in need.
On the side of the media, I do hope that they will show some National speeches coming from well established countries around the world. This is for the Filipino voters to know what kind of government services should they be asking from these Candidates.
Always ask for more. We, the Filipino people deserves more of their service!!!Itaguyod and panibagong pananaw ng isang tunay na Pilipino!!!geraLd=
