"On choosing a political leader: A wise, intelligent man or one who has the heart for the masses?"
During my 3rd year in college, I was taking political dynamics subject as part of AB curriculum. I vividly remember when our political science professor told our class to throw questions to him anything about politics and he will come-up with an answer. Odd and unusual. That's how our recitation rolls. Graded recitations would be rated on how good and substantive the question will be.
And had I ask my professor, got a score of 85 for the question (stated above). My professor then answered me: Both is vital, I wishfully answer that one must instill to himself both of these beneficial entities.
Well, according to a man named Jesse Robredo:
"Hindi na sapat na tayo ay matino lamang.
Hindi rin sapat na tayo ay mahusay lamang.
Hindi lahat ng matino ay mahusay,
at lalo namang hindi lahat ng mahusay ay matino.
Ang dapat ay matino at mahusay upang karapat-dapat
tayong pagkatiwalaan ng pera ng bayan."
What a quotable answer coming from a person who possessed both aspects! Speaking in fairest manner, he has every right to utter those words. He's undoubtedly one (if not the best) actual paradigm of the answer.
Robredo's noble character were shown through his simplicity and meekness. Working behind the glare of media and public earned him people's faith and trust. He walks the talk. Efficiency and humility are his political beats. A beacon of hope, a man of the common people, a Magsaysay-awardee and like the person whose name has been carrying the said prestigious award, died on a plane crash (What a coincident).
A true man of faith, family, political essence and action. A worth emulating traits of a legitimate public servant.
And with his passing, I'm sure he inspired lots of people to carry his battle cry. He had awaken many Filipinos - young and old, the aspiring politicians and public servants as well as the ordinary. If Robredo were still alive, I'm certain he'll be saying that there are still good men in this country ready to continue his unfinished crusade.
And again on the question,
"On choosing a political leader: A wise, intelligent man or one who has the heart for the masses?"
this interrogative can be converted to declarative. Both brain and character can join hand in hand. Yes, it is possible. The question need not be asked categorically for the answer can be one and the other.
During my 3rd year in college, I was taking political dynamics subject as part of AB curriculum. I vividly remember when our political science professor told our class to throw questions to him anything about politics and he will come-up with an answer. Odd and unusual. That's how our recitation rolls. Graded recitations would be rated on how good and substantive the question will be.
And had I ask my professor, got a score of 85 for the question (stated above). My professor then answered me: Both is vital, I wishfully answer that one must instill to himself both of these beneficial entities.
Well, according to a man named Jesse Robredo:
"Hindi na sapat na tayo ay matino lamang.
Hindi rin sapat na tayo ay mahusay lamang.
Hindi lahat ng matino ay mahusay,
at lalo namang hindi lahat ng mahusay ay matino.
Ang dapat ay matino at mahusay upang karapat-dapat
tayong pagkatiwalaan ng pera ng bayan."
What a quotable answer coming from a person who possessed both aspects! Speaking in fairest manner, he has every right to utter those words. He's undoubtedly one (if not the best) actual paradigm of the answer.
Robredo's noble character were shown through his simplicity and meekness. Working behind the glare of media and public earned him people's faith and trust. He walks the talk. Efficiency and humility are his political beats. A beacon of hope, a man of the common people, a Magsaysay-awardee and like the person whose name has been carrying the said prestigious award, died on a plane crash (What a coincident).
A true man of faith, family, political essence and action. A worth emulating traits of a legitimate public servant.
And with his passing, I'm sure he inspired lots of people to carry his battle cry. He had awaken many Filipinos - young and old, the aspiring politicians and public servants as well as the ordinary. If Robredo were still alive, I'm certain he'll be saying that there are still good men in this country ready to continue his unfinished crusade.
And again on the question,
"On choosing a political leader: A wise, intelligent man or one who has the heart for the masses?"
this interrogative can be converted to declarative. Both brain and character can join hand in hand. Yes, it is possible. The question need not be asked categorically for the answer can be one and the other.
And the answer is simply Jesse Robredo.
Long live your humble majestic legacy, Sir.
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