Wednesday, May 11, 2016

What do I expect from the Next President of the Philippines

Brave, decisive, smart, transparent, confident, committed to his work and the people, an inspiration to all, approachable, with moral conscience and a good heart. The next president of the Philippines must have this qualities inable for him to run the country well. Our country is in a dire situation and will never move forward unless a good leader will take-over over their so-called "Daang Matuwid". We had enough of this trapo (traditional politicians)! We want a leader to fight for people's right and not for his or his colleague's good only.

The next leader must be the one that our country lacks off. First, we lack discipline. No country can be progressive unless its citizens are law-abiding and disciplined. We have enough law  in this country. In fact, Philippines is one of the countries in the world that has so much laws, but why are we still like this? Second, the drug problem has become a national menace.Third, corruption is endemic in all levels of government. Lastly, criminality is rampant nationwide.

There is this man from Davao that I think he can lessen but not eliminate this problems our country is now facing. He has the qualities. He has been in politics for how many years but he is a not a "trapo". He speaks candidly without fear of the political consequences of what he says. He is a problem solver. He has successfully addressed the problems on illegal drugs, traffic and criminality. He has balls and is not afraid of anyone. He has a track record of good governance.

Let me also briefly describe the frontrunners in the 2016 elections. Vice President Jejomar Binay is allegedly involved in the massive corruption. Interior Secretary Mar Roxas is intelligent but has done nothing spectacular during his long government service. Let's add the Yolanda fund that he allegedly used for own good or for the campaign.Senator Grace Poe has a very little experience in governance.

For me, the best choice for the position is Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Well, we have also Senator Mirriam Santiago but let's accept the fact that she has stage 4 cancer and I think she will not be able to finish the 6-year term as a president if ever elected. Mayor Duterte has also many controversies but we can't also deny how brilliant he is for governing Davao for over 20 years. And Davao now is the 9th safest city in the whole world.

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