Think about it
Aquino government naive for fighting corruption?
By Jun Velasco
THE Aquino government’s apparent naiveté in pursuing its fight against corruption in all levels of government has chalked up its equal share of ups and downs.
We are impressed by surveys that P-Noy still enjoys high popularity ratings even amidst a number of reverses in his government’s passage of executive orders like creating the Truth Commission and dealing with GMA’s midnight appointees, etcetera.
We’re tend to shrug it as part of the government’s baptism of fire since any start or any form of change is met with resistance if not outright opposition In light of the country’s chronic politicized atmosphere, the so-called “student council” label should be not unusual.
How many times have we heard from do-gooders and know-it-alls that policy honesty in government is impossible. This is why many are still soft on PGMA because of her leadership skills, political savvy and real politik.
The question how long P-Noy could sustain his popularity should factor in the Filipinos’ soft spot for honest leaders — probably in governance, you say, and obviously not in handling ladies. In spite of perceived or actual intramural in his government, the economy is improving. For unless and until the citizens can’t bear the hardships in life would then they remain faithful to P-Noy — even if his government continues to fumble.
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President P-Noy’s Bani visit marred by Governor Spines’ absence is no different from the De Venecias’ inaugural of the fish processing plant in Bonuan Binloc without Mayor Benjie Lim.
Since these incidents are happening on the doorsteps of Christmas, don’t be surprised if it’s tough making the North and South Korea talk peace.
When will the politics of hate end?
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An exciting exchange happened when Philippine Information Agency czar Joe Fabia floated the idea of government media establishments behaving like their private counterparts if only to upgrade their credibility during a forum in Davao City.
The idea was immediately shot down by a government information man who considers it unthinkable for a government information office exposing the illegal acts of his superior.
Joe said the idea is still being fine-tuned because most governments throughout the world can’t open their books to the public or risk being misinterpreted.
It seems Joe — and his think tank — are going ahead of the Information Act Law, which, if implemented fully, is ideal in a democracy.
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