The ship is sinking, why?
by Solita Collas-Monsod
from Philippine Daily Inquirer
I DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH FURTHER THE Philippines has to sink before Filipinos of goodwill realize that we’ve got to plug the holes in the ship and start rowing like mad for terra firma. Or sink with it unless, of course, we act like rats and abandon ship. We are renowned for our patience, but doing nothing about the situation is not an option.
We are witness to a Supreme Court where eight justices—a majority (who are nameless, unfortunately)—have listed Agnes Devanadera as worthy to become a member of the highest court of the land, even though her competence and integrity are under a very large cloud of doubt. How does this choice reflect on their own competence and integrity? Are they thinking of what is best for the country, or what is best for themselves? Because if they are saying that Devanadera is the best of a bad lot, one is ready to supply any number of names—Portia Hormachuelos and Josefina Salonga among them—who have proven competence and integrity.
We are witness to a Senate where 12 members—a majority (who are at least identifiable)—have signed a resolution clearing Sen. Manny Villar from charges involving unethical behavior …
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