Yes, there are a few good Filipino politicians...

In case you missed it, Newsbreak featured six outstanding politicians in its 17 April 2006 issue. They are, in alphabetical order:

• Feliciano Belmonte (Quezon City)
• Josefina dela Cruz (Bulacan)
• Rodrigo Duterte (Davao City)
• Mary Jane Ortega (San Fernando City)
• Jesse Robredo (Naga City)
• Francis Tolentino (Tagaytay City)

There is hope. Let's pray that these six have infected other politicians. In "The Outstanding 6," Miriam Grace A. Go writes:

If this country is to move forward, then the push will come from the local governments. If the people are to be inspired to do something for their community, then they will have to look up to the leaders closest to them. If we are to prove that such inspiring leaders are not rare or are flashes in the pan, then we will have to tell the stories of these six again and again.

And if librarians are to be inspired to do more for their communities, then I think I'll just have to keep on blogging about the stories of inspiring librarians.


Category: The Philippines