RP system is broken
Posted on January 23, 2007 - Filed Under Punch Forum |
Rafael L. Oriel, Jr.
23 Jan 2007
Mr. Delfin, that is exactly the problem that we are trying to point out for a very long time now, the Philippine system is broken and very badly needs constitutional reforms to fix it but some people with vested interest do not want it fixed. They were able to confuse and fool other people by pretending that they care but in reality they are just after their own welfare. They do not want it fixed because they can thrive better with the status quo or existing state of affairs where scoundrels and scalawags can go unpunished and can get elected or appointed to government offices. Filipinos must open their eyes to the reality that the Philippine system is broken and needs very badly to be fixed.
In addition, weak links of the system must be located and eliminated to prevent future constitutional crisis, government breakdowns and excessive waste of taxpayers’ money. The sooner the better before it becomes full blown financial and social nightmares.
I hate to say this but I need to say it anyway, the current Philippine system is very inefficient and a joke in comparison to the systems of some other countries. Just take a look at the senators who said that they are very proud of their legislative performances. How much did they accomplish and how much did it cost the taxpayers? Are Filipinos willing to allow this fiasco to continue? Can we afford it? I do not think so. It will be very interesting to know if the next batch of senators who will be elected this coming May election will become part of the solutions or will become part of the problems? Abangan natin ang susunod na kabanata.
In the meantime, Filipinos must face the reality and must jump into action to tackle the challenges of making the badly needed system and constitutional reforms for the better as soon as possible.
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