Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Triumph of Arrogance and the UP Charter

Refer to my previous post for the story detail:

I remembered that few years back, following the deferment of the UP Charter Bill in the Senate under former President Nemenzo, an open letter entitled 'Triumph of Malice' was circulated to castigate former Sen John Osmena for blocking the said legislation alledgedly for "political" reasons. Now for the nth time, the recycled measure (authord/sponsored by Sen Pangilinan) was again up for deliberation in the Upper Chamber. Just few days ago,uncalled emotions heightened in the Senate Hall courtesy of the proponents of the Bill, with no less than from UP President Emerlinda Roman herself in the spotlight (read story below). For which reason she would act like that (as narrated), is a shame to the UP administration. The pesistence and passion in pushing for the bill have incurred her personal credibility and of UP.There maybe a thousand reasons for such intent, to the point of personal tirrades. What's with that Bill in the first place? It is only because of the outdated Charter? Or because of some interests, other than that of UP?Without mallice that I assume that any of these, has to do something with such act. Why not allow prolonged debate and openly defend the BIll if that what it takes to satisfy the dissenting parties, or enter a compromise. Arrogance has no place in an institution like UP, above all, logic and the welfare of UP consitutents should prevail.

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