I have read the recent article of Ms. Rachel Arnaiz from the Philippine Daily inquirer Visayas last March 20,2010 , regarding LP Presidentiable, in the article stating that in Northern SAmar he held a press conference, but an employee of the POI (instructed by an LP Staff) asked the media to refrain from asking questions regarding 4 topics.First is to refrain asking regarding the Reproductive Health Bill. Second, the issue on Hacienda Luisita, the Plaza Miranda bombings and the burial of the late president Marcos.
Northern Samar is closest to my heart, having my father grew up there and his family well respected in the land since the 1950's, i have always loved the warays. I have always found them to be one of the most humble, talented and one of the smartest Filipinos.
It is so unfortunate to know that the town employees and warays have prepared a festive lunch for the LP presidentiable, yet, actually "skipped" it and went on straight to just attend a conference. I believe that one of the most important cultural values we Pinoys do possess, is being hospitable and continue to do so upto now. How you act as being a "guest" in a certain hometown that you are actually courting, is much more and is equally as important as elaborating biased answers to questions in a press conference.
Northern Samar is closest to my heart, having my father grew up there and his family well respected in the land since the 1950's, i have always loved the warays. I have always found them to be one of the most humble, talented and one of the smartest Filipinos.
It is so unfortunate to know that the town employees and warays have prepared a festive lunch for the LP presidentiable, yet, actually "skipped" it and went on straight to just attend a conference. I believe that one of the most important cultural values we Pinoys do possess, is being hospitable and continue to do so upto now. How you act as being a "guest" in a certain hometown that you are actually courting, is much more and is equally as important as elaborating biased answers to questions in a press conference.
It says alot about the character of a certain candidate.
I also believe that there should be no banned questions in any press conference of any candidate. Having to answer all controversies and issues in a press con that tackles not just their own but the people around them only shows that they are not afraid nor not hiding anything.
I also believe that there should be no banned questions in any press conference of any candidate. Having to answer all controversies and issues in a press con that tackles not just their own but the people around them only shows that they are not afraid nor not hiding anything.
How come a staff of the LP party had to tell a town employee to brief the PRESS about not asking "sensitive" topics? Sensitive or not, this should be answered again and again until May 10. More so, Filipinos especially in far flung areas have to be equally respected and thanked for their hospitality.
XOXO FierceOnView
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