A Matter of Qualification Standards in Governance
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Chavit Singson was recently appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser. Definitely his claimed experience as governor, congressman and being a “kumpare” of manny paquiao does not quailify him to the job.
What good will it make, when it comes to intelligence operations, if you personally know almost all local officials of the Ilocos region? Or does it automatically quailifies you if you’re a former governor and congressman?
Technically, officials of the National Security Council are commissioned military personnel, former military personnel or learned individuals on intelligence, military studies and national security administration (mostly academics with the likes of Prof. Clarita Carlos or Dr. Carolina Hernandez of UP)
Hmmm..lets compare and contrast: Chavit and former NSA Jose Almonte. Chavit and former NSA Alexander Aguirre. Chavit and former NSA Roilo Golez. See the difference?
Let’s face it, PGMA is trying to make sure that senatoriables in her party who did not win in the last election will have a position in the government. The following are good examples:
Ralph Recto - NEDA Director-General and Socio-Economic Plannning Secretary
Prospero Pichay - Administrator of the Local Water Works and Utilities Administration
Tito Sotto III - Chairperson of the Dangerous Drugs Board
Mike Defensor - NAIA Terminal 3 General-Manager
So who’s next?
