‘Arm Shots’ Archives
Leadership
“Authority does not make one a leader; it gives you the opportunity to be one.” And rightly so. For indeed, one is not a leader just because he occupies a position of authority. His position gives him opportunities to be really and truly a leader. And what is it that makes one a leader? The ability and willingness to serve. “The greatest display of leadership is Service.” The true test of leadership: “Turn around and see if anyone is following you.” “A conductor of an orchestra [...]
City government services
As of last week, I started to anchor the radio program “CITY HALL REPORTS” every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:00-5:00 pm on DYBR with Yul Caorte. Our main thrust in this program is to inform Taclobanons of the various services offered by the city government to its residents and how to avail of these services in the shortest time possible. Mayor Alfred has sent an office order to all city government employees – thru their heads of office – that any undue delay in the [...]
House Bill No. 4244
House Bill No. 4244 otherwise known as the proposed Responsible Parenthood, Reproductive Health and Population and Development Act of 2011 continues to spark controversies, debates, heated discussions, political maneuverings and alignments. The Catholic Church has stepped up its campaign against the passage of this bill. Its proponents keep on defending the rationale of such a proposed law. First of all – let us not forget that the law proposed is a Civil Law a law of man – as [...]
OFW’s
The tragic fate that befell the three OFW’s in China spotlights the need for government to do something drastic immediately to prevent a repetition of what happened. To my mind – one service that the Department of Foreign Affairs can give is to put up OFW desks in all Philippine consulates and embassies all over the world – and of course, right here in the DFA Main Office. DFA, embassy and consulate officials and employees have a lot of work to do – regular work relating to their [...]
Public Service
Those of us who are in public service have to be reminded that the public – being the ultimate reason for the existence of government – deserves not only token service for the sake of compliance – but above all, they must be accorded the highest quality of public service. The expectations of our people re government agencies is higher than ever before due to the greater awareness by the public of what to expect from government. Our citizens are now more empowered, more politicized. [...]
The Color Yellow
I am greatly dismayed by the texting going around our city that Mayor Alfred Romualdez has forbidden Taclobanons from wearing yellow. This gimmick – launched I’m sure by his sworn political enemies really takes the cake! How in heaven’s name can a mayor prohibit any of his constituents from wearing any color of dress or attire? To ASR critics – try another tack. This one smacks of stupidity – insensibility, utter lack of logic and good sense. “Yellow” is the Aquino color. [...]
CRISTINA
I am referring to Cristina Gonzales Romualdez, Mayor Alfred’s First Lady and Tacloban Councilor. This month being Women’s Month I have been asked to play up Women in general and some women in particular. I’ve already done the former so I’ll select only one woman in particular – Cristina – who has captured the admiration and love of Tacloban residents – especially the women and children. For Cristina embodies charm, grace and style – and a homespun sincerity and [...]
Loyalty
During a recent executives’ meeting in City Hall, we talked about LOYALTY – a term that denotes and connotes a lot of things. Mainly it can be summed up in these words: “Whose bread I eat, his song I’ll sing. If I do not wish to sing your song, I will not eat your bread.” And rightly so – for loyalty to a person, an institution, a mission is a morally rigorous trait. Lesser individuals cannot stand up to the demands of being loyal. They cave in right away when offered enticements [...]
Women’s Month
I’m not too sure if any month has been declared Men’s Month — but definitely March is Women’s Month. Why March has been selected “Women’s Month” or for that matter — why a month is dedicated just to women - is a question I have often been asked. It could be because Women have a special role in society. Although basically men and women are essentially the same – sex is only an “accident” of nature! – in actual life – women are regarded not on the same level as [...]
City Gov’t Projects
It is heartwarming to know that city leadership has been actively pursuing projects that have greatly contributed to the rapid development of Tacloban. In 2010, Mayor Alfred Romualdez completed the construction of the Barangay Health Centers in Di-it, Sagkahan and San Jose (Brgy. 84), Day Care Centers in Cabalawan and San Jose (Brgy. 83), Mini-Gyms in Barangays 37-A, 51, 74, 88, 94 and 99. The bio-waste and composting facility in Barangay Suhi was completed at the cost of P3.7 [...]
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