Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
IT has been a long-haul Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) teleserye that we have had to see and hear lately. It is also a bit too dismayingly revealing of how local government officials and others think of themselves first, as in family, God and country, in that order. We are being optimistic here. Probably God and country are no longer in the equation.
We are into political dynasties which means we need moneyed dynasties to keep those government offices in permanent hands. The quickest and most successful means to make a fortune is via the political route. Be it as an elected official or an appointed official. Everyone notes that. It is hard work and rather dirty maneuvering, but it gives the desired results. So, there are a lot of ambitions toward this trajectory among us.
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