It never occurred to me to question the intricacies of how our local elective officials are voted. Just the mere fact that your name is so ubiquitous and money never ceases to flow out of your life, then you could be a candidate – or even a sure winner. But in reality the prerequisites are: (1) twenty one years of age and above or being at legal voting age; (2) a natural born Filipino and (3) can, at least, read and write. Nowhere can you find appallingly famous or filthy rich as requirements.

But do we agree or disagree with such qualifications. I take my stand on disagreeing. First thing’s first, the capacity to manage and lead a government. Sure enough we live in a democratic system but that isn’t a sound basis for anyone to just jump into an elective position. And second is credibility. First impressions do last, but longevity creates a more grounded relationship for one-to-one corresponde

Running a government is a big task. A big task necessitates being worked on. When there is something to be work on then there is a job. A job in turn requires qualifications. These qualifications needs proper basis from which to determine if it suits the job. For example, not to be proud or anything, my landing a job in the government (below still the pecking order), required long painstaking hours. We waited in long lines, filled up numerous application forms, subjected to panel interviews, examinations and still long lines. Though the job didn’t coerce a college diploma up our sleeves, it was obvious that most of the applicants were professionals before even finding out the vacancy. From a hundred plus applicants, we were streamlined to just ten. Though my college diploma was useless, my board and prior jobs related to the vacant position was a sure plus in my being chosen. Though I wasn’t voted by a majority (atleast by a committee), I knew, and I hope they also knew, that I deserve the job.

Therefore, with due respect to democracy we so adamantly love, strict implementation of a law regarding (1) having high quality standard education (preferably with a masters degree related to running a government); (2) high level of experience – meaning the capacity to lead and manage even through a fraternity (for example) or a barangay (before moving to higher positions); (3) must be at t

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, Baguio City, lower positions, voting majority, elective officials, college diploma, running government, local government,