Sometimes, we mean well but due to nerves or other issues, we refrain from speaking clearly of what our intentions are. Netizen Jeff, who is also a legislative officer at the House of Representative, shared his insights on the “Alma Moreno Interview” on ANC with Karen Davila. He says that he aims to “articulate it in a better way” with the issues pertaining to RH and women’s rights, Anti-Political Dynasty Law, BBL, and Binay.
Watch the full interview of Alma Moreno on ANC here.
In plain text:
HOW ALMA MORENO SHOULD HAVE ANSWERED KAREN DAVILA’S QUESTIONS IN HEADSTART ON ANC
[These are based on her positions, which I only seek to articulate in a better way. I do not agree with most of them. I am pro-same sex unions (but pass the Anti-Discrimination Bill first), pro-RH and women’s rights, pro-Anti-Political Dynasty Law, pro-BBL, and anti-Binay. Haha!]
► Same sex marriage
I don’t believe we’re ready for it. I’m not in favor based on what I personally believe in, but this does not mean I do not support the protection of LGBTs from bigotry, hatred, and discrimination.► Magna Carta of Women
Yes, it may have been already passed into law, but the Senate, in exercising its power to review the implementation of legislation, can hold an inquiry on how the Magna Carta of Women has been carried out at this point. I will surely file a Senate Resolution calling for this.► Reproductive Health Law
I am supportive of the right of married couples to plan their families. However, we must see if different kinds of contraceptives are truly safe before government provides funding for any of them.► Anti-Political Dynasty Law
It is called for by the Constitution. However, the parameters are still unclear, and Congress has failed to come up with a version that is acceptable to all those concerned. At this point, I am against it, especially because I have seen how families can share the value of good governance and translate it to concrete services for the people. We must educate the electorate more—teach them how to discern which family can serve with competence and integrity and which dynasty espouses corruption and patronage.► Income Tax Reform
Those belonging to the lower and middle classes must not be burdened by high taxes. We need to study the proposal more in order to arrive at a consensus on how we will go about it without negatively affecting government services funded by taxpayers’ money.► Vice President Jejomar Binay
Innocent until proven guilty—that is my firm belief. At this juncture, no verdict has been issued. If he is found guilty, I will be the first to condemn him, but that is not the case right now, so I will continue to support him and have faith in the justice system of the country.► Bangsamoro Basic Law
I have to be honest—I am still undecided because there are many versions out there. Some people want this, some people want that. However, at the end of the day, it’s all about progress in Mindanao, so we better come up with a version that will truly provide us with genuine, meaningful, and lasting peace.
What do you think of this? Do you think that if Alma had a way to say her opinions better, it would be a different outcome?
I do not see any reasons why Alma can not answer Karen’s questions. First, she started answering in Tagalog/Taglish so that should make her comfortable already. Second, all she has to do was to give HONEST answers even though they do not sound intelligent at all. She only needed to be True and Honest about her opinions and they will come out of her mouth easily. “Mag paka totoo na po tayo!” That could add a plus to her integrity. If she did not have enough knowledge nor understanding of the issues then she can not provide opinions, that would be a different story. This I think was the reason why her interview was a total wreck.
The above are very good responses, however, I really dont think these were what she had in mind during the interview. She clearly wasnt ready for the interview, she should have done her homework before putting herself in front of national tv.
Kung tatakbo ka sa isang mataas na position sa gobyerno, nararapat lang na alam mo kung ano ang nagyayari sa ating bansa, alam mo ang batas, alam mo ang mga nakabinbin na panukalang batas para naman kung manalo ka alam mo kung ano ang gagawin mo. Kung ano ang dapat mong paigtingin o revised na Law. Kung ano pa ang mga batas na pwede mong imungkahi habang nasa position ka. Hindi yata tama na sasabak ka sa isang position na hindi mo naman pala alam kung ano ang gagawin mo. Kung ninanais mong magpolitika dapat aware ka sa mga kaganapan sa bansa, sa lagay ng ekonomiya, sa hinaing ng mga mamamayan at mga pangangailangan ng nakakarami.
AT sana naman kung may plataporma na eh gawin naman, hindi din kasi sapat na may plataporma ka nga at well-equipped ang iyong utak sa social issues PERO hindi mo naman ma-implement, puro satsat, puro pangako,
But sad to say, ganyan lang yata ang kalakaran sa politika ng bansa. YUng tatakbong walang alam at yung tatakbong may alam pero walang ginagawa.
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ano ba natapos ni alma!?
To answer your questions, I think the statements above are worthy statements for someone who is vying for a national position. Had Alma Moreno given those statements (even if in the vernacular), #1, I would’ve been impressed. #2 I might consider voting for her and lastly, I would’ve been given the impression that her decision in running for the Senate is not only a sign from God (as she claims) but also well thought of and done with purpose and intent. Sadly, this wasn’t the case.