call it “hubris,” because Almario is conscious that his P to F gambit is well beyond the scope and authority of his position and office. Cleverly, he did a quick mea culpa in the same section, on the same paper, on the same day that he was caught and censured!What does this say of Almario’s character? What sort of delicadeza does Almario then have? It is expected of a National Artist to address issues of national importance. More so, of a poet who is assumed to be sensitive to social issues and providing commentary on the nation’s predicament and corresponding priorities. His Pilipinas-to-Filipinas agenda is far from being an issue of national importance. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte stated as much: the KWF move has not been “high on the list thus far,” given the number of pressing things that the President has to pay attention to. The signed message of the President cannot be altered. A National Artist is not exempted from obeying the law.
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 07:48:23 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015