As we have written a few months back, we said we are going to research for the most effective, the most reliable, the most honest, the wittiest, the most intelligent, the less likely to be corrupt person to run for the 2016 Philippines presidential election.
We have to say that it was a gargantuan task that really needed thinking, cogitating, regurgitating and again thinking, cogitating, regurgitating and more to come up with our candidate. I am afraid we find that most of current government officials who have indicated their ambition to run for 2016 were found wanting.
Most of them do not ‘pass muster’ with our criteria no matter how much we lower our expectations 😉
Again, we thought we should not change the criteria, we are going to be electing a president that would hold the highest office of the land. We realise that it is because of our haphazard way of choosing our leaders that we are saddled with inept and/or corruptible officials.
We have therefore compiled a list for the criteria to base our choice:
- Ability to connect and to understand the people and their constituents. After all the president is really the servant of the people and he needs to know how people tick to be able to deliver to them the best possible service. A genuine love and respect of people also helps.
- Visionary – being able to articulate his platform and act on it. The Philippines is like an artwork that is work in progress. Unfortunately despite succession of “artists” the work remains unfinished because the clarity of vision is warped by self-aggrandisement.
- Understanding of the culture within the nation. Acceptance with eyes wide open that corruption (The Napalos et al) scandals) is heaving and teeming within both the local and national government. Being aware as well as accepting that there is much work to be done, only then that change can commence.
- Logical and consistent action on domestic issues. Being aware of the different cultures from the many region of the archipelago of the Philippines would allow understanding, thus the ability to address the many issues that can occur.
- Trustworthiness and believability. Trust is important especially with the one that holds the highest office.
- Integrity. Becoming the First Person is a powerful thing. Power can easily corrupt. Integrity is therefore required in abundance.
- Courage.
- Wit
- Approachability
- Great politician, being one with the people.
After so much consideration, it became clear that there is only one person that has all the attributes that would make a good president. That is none other than……
Ryzza Mae Dizon
The really sad thing is that this is not really a joke!!! 🙁
Ryzza Mae Dizon