Tuesday, April 26, 2016

WHY I AM VOTING FOR MAR ROXAS



EDUCATION

A well-educated leader, Mar Roxas graduated from the prestigious Wharton School of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania in 1979. As we all know, University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League and it only takes the best of the best to be part of its student population. It’s a cutthroat competition to even get a slot in the school, let alone to successfully comply with the needed requirements to finish a degree. But Mar did. He has the brains and the background to be the best presidential candidate as he took up Bachelor of Science in Economics. He is a Wharton educated individual, trained in Economics. Education wise, you can’t top that. Is there anything better than an Ivy League school? None. He ranks first in this one.

CONSISTENCY

Unlike some candidates who lack consistency in terms of policies and programs, our guy has been consistent since day one. The strategies he advocated and the programs he pushed through are aligned to achieve one single goal – development for all. From his stint at the Department of Trade and Industry, Information Technology and Electronic Commerce Council and Task Force for Personal Computers, all were geared to the strengthening IT skills and foundation for the labor force to be highly employable. We need this often-disregarded trait. Consistency in terms of political agenda and programs has been lacking with the leaders of the country. We have to be consistent since it takes decades to see development and savor the fruits of our labor. The consistency that the country needs lie in these programs to assist the poor, provide infrastructures and develop skills, all which will not happen overnight and will take years in implementation. Consistency is needed since the leaders of the country should be on their toes, evaluating these programs and monitoring the progress; and at some point revising what needs to be revised and addressing the unforeseen needs. Mar had shown consistency at all times, and undoubtedly he will show it again.








EXPERIENCE
Being the best teacher, Mar had decades of exposure to both the legislative and executive branches of our government. He was the primary author of the Roxas Law of the Republic Act 7880 which revolutionized the education system of the country. He prioritized education by making sure that there is a fair distribution of budget among provinces. He also spearheaded the development of markets a.k.a palengke as the primary component of the country’s economy. He saw the promising contributions of small or big trading places as a catalyst to a robust economy. He saw the prospect; he paved the way to make these potential benefits possible. Finally, during his time at the Senate, he authored a total of 43 bills and brought 46 resolutions to the Congress. While during the 14th Congress, one of the most important of his legislative agenda was the Tax Exemption for Minimum Wage Earners Bill (Senate Bill No. 103).



CONTINUITY

Fighting for the same causes as with the Aquino administration, Mar Roxas is the beacon for continuity. We do not need a change in political administration – we need someone who will pick up from where the previous government left off and continue the programs as planned and implement new programs as needed. We have to be aware of the detrimental effects the we will surely encounter if there is a change in political administration especially to the economic performance of a country.
In this instance, if we voted for a leader that would stray away from the platforms of the previous administration, we will definitely lose the leverage we had for the past years. From a booming economy in the South East Asia, we will most probably start at ground zero again.

One does not need to be an economist to figure things out - continuity is better than change. Mar Roxas, undoubtedly, is the best man for the job at hand. With his experience working with the previous administration, he will be able to translate these rankings and rates into something that is tangible – a development that is seen and felt. We need a leader that is consistent with the policies of the Aquino administration. The country needs to be coherent in its infrastructure building, foreign policies and development programs. We need someone who will continuously build on what the past administration had already built, not someone who will destroy it in lieu for his own personal and political interest.

TACT

Among all presidential candidates, Mar remains humble and grounded. His work does the talking for him.  Under his belt are exemplary credentials that he accomplished as an excellent policy maker. Despite these, he does not go on a mud-slinging spree to be able to stay ahead of the game. He is the epitome of class in an almost class less roster of presidential wannabes. He embodies the character and strength an ideal president needs to have – grace under pressure, politically correct, long term vision and amiable policies. In the world of politics where playing dirty is the usual and popular norm, he chose to rise above these and continue to portray what a leader should truly be.


CONCLUSION

As a first time voter, it is easy for me to choose who my president will be. With proper research, investigation and study of the presidentiables’ platforms and in depth assessment of their characters; I can confidently say that my vote will remain significant if it is used for a person of high caliber and worthy character, in this case, Manuel Araneta Roxas II. He has all the trait and characteristics that an ideal president should be. He has more than enough experience in the government and the private sector. He showed consistency and reaped results for all to enjoy and savor. He is diplomatic in his ways and wise in his endeavors. He transcends beyond his pedigree and puts the country before his personal interests. What more can I ask from a leader? Nothing else. Nothing more. I vote for Mar. You should too.




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