As election season hits fever pitch, political machinery bombarding the public with so much noise and social media mudslinging have eclipsed the important issues that could help us choose the right leader for our nation.
Electing a new President is similar to choosing a new CEO for a large corporation. And as “stockholders” of the country each one of us must cast our vote wisely.
Through this generous opportunity provided by the Inquirer, I would like to share the qualities we should look for in our next President, as well as key growth priorities and performance indicators, before the Philippines elects its next CEO on May 9.
Vision without execution
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First, the country’s new chief executive officer must have a clear vision of how to propel the Philippines forward. He or she must be able to support the vision with concrete strategies and more importantly, see through its implementation. A Japanese proverb says that vision without execution is just hallucination. Thus, sound planning must always translate to decisive action and measurable results.
Second, the President must be sensitive to the needs of the majority, and should spur growth activities that will redound to benefits for the greater majority of our population. Review the government platforms of your short-listed candidates and check their development programs for the country.
