Unity called, sobriety and rule of law should prevail
Tacloban City (1 July 2005) -- Amidst the din and chaos bought about by calls of giving up the highest post of the land, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo calmly goes about doing her job of governance, the delivery of basic services and pushing for economic reforms she is advocating for the country.
"She might be hurting as she is only human, but she is not threatened," says DENR Secretary Michael T. Defensor of the beleaguered president.
The President is firm in her resolve not to falter amid the growing restlessness of some sectors on her leadership as she is focused on her promise to push the country forward towards development.
For her, the plight of the country and the people are more important that even the blatant insults and heckles have been relegated to the sides.
It is apparent that the emotional upheaval being experienced by the people as a result of the President's statement on the wiretapping incident is being used by the opposition as a means to bring the President to her knees and consequently out of the palace.
Some sectors of the country might be calling for her ouster but others do not share such sentiments. At this point in time that the country is in economic crisis, it is more fitting that people unite to get the country out of crisis.
While rallies and demonstrations are constitutional rights to let government know of people's sentiments it should not be used as an excuse to bring the country to the brink of collapse.
The country and the government have more pressing problems to solve and calling for the President's ouster is untimely. The opposition should refrain from making provocative statements which fire the ire of the people against implied injustices but should instead lead in letting people understand the consequences and repercussions of the people's reactive behavior to the political crisis the country is undergoing.
Sobriety and the rule of law should prevail as what Ex-President Corazon Aquino, the National Secretariat for Social Action Justice and Peace of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (NASSA-CBCP) and some cause-oriented groups are advocating.
The President has humbled herself and asked for forgiveness. It was not an easy task but she did it.
As of now, the impact of the EVAT is more important than a President stepping out of the palace. It is more important that people be made aware that prices of basic commodities are not affected by the EVAT and that the government is intensifying efforts on tax and revenue collection as indicated by exposure of tax evaders both in the private and government sectors. It has also exacted performance in the bureaucracy as seen by the expulsion of non-performers in the government. (PIA)
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