From what I know of the Code of Ethics of Philippine government employees, they must AT ALL TIMES show proper decorum in their supposed delivery of services to the Pinoy populace. Granting arguendo (thus I'm not saying it's also absolutely true), that Messr. Flordeliz himself didn't respectlfully conduct himself towards Consul General Jose Ampeso, still the said Code of Ethics of government employees MUST have been primordially observed by Consul General Ampeso. That he was tired shouldn't be considered a mitigating excuse for Ampeso. Also, being a DIPLOMAT with several decades of experience in the DFA, isn't Consul General Ampeso supposed to be at least the paragon of COOL, of GRACE EVEN UNDER THE GREATEST PRESSURE?
Also, it makes me greatly wonder why and how must a government bureaucrat supposed to be IRATE about a NON-GOVERNMENT fund drive not being adequately supported by a citizen-client? Ordinarily, the noble name and cause of Philippine National Red Cross (purportedly for the sake of our unfortunate calamity victims) must be enough form us to open our heart, and even wallets. However, some questions are now abuzz in my mind given this Ampeso predicament. For one, how long has this "fund drive for PNRC," been going on in Vancouver, Canada (or in other consular offices) or whatever fund-drive-for-noble-causes in ALL Philippine Diplomatic posts? Two, was there PROPER ACCOUNTING of such FUND DRIVES? Three, in the name of "TUWID NA DAAN", can DFA PLEASE KINDLY MAKE PUBLIC RECORDS, OR CAN THE COA PLEASE MAKE DILIGENT AND IMMEDIATE AUDIT (CALLING COMM. HEIDI MENDOZA!) OF SUCH FUND DRIVES? Fourth, is such PRACTICE OF FUND DRIVES IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES in the NAME OF NON-GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NOBLE CAUSE NOTWITHSTANDING, LAWLFULLY ALLOWED? The Ampeso incident may have just been the proverbial tip of the iceberg. Or there may really be no iceberg at all. However, as there apparently is smoke here, the least the concerned government brass do is to DILIGENTLY CHECK FOR ANY FIRE. Fifth, shouldn't the allegation of drunkenness versus Consul General Ampeso be diligently checked for veracity, moreso that the alleged inebriation was DURING OFFICIAL HOURS?
The Philippine Daily Inquirer actually says in one of its articles last 26th April 2013 that "The Alberta incident is not the first time that Ampeso has had a brush with controversy. Luli Arroyo, the daughter of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, accused Ampeso of sexual harassment when the Philippines hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit in 1996.
Ampeso also denied the allegations. The administrative charges were dropped after the diplomat apologized to Arroyo both in writing and in person." (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/73135/filipino-consul-says-sorry-claims-he-was-tired-provoked?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter).
Methinks, by no means must Consul General Ampeso be imputed any guilt at present because of such controversial past. However, I think, common sense also dictates that given the past controversy, at the very least, the present controversy musn't unceremoniously be swept under the proverbial rug.
As an ordinary Philippine citizen,I surmise that our government bureaucrats must take to heart what their Boss in Malacanang repeatedly prescribes when he tells us citizens "Kayo ang Boss ko!" Thus, I believe that a government bureaucrat must, AT ALL TIMES, AND IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, if he/she is worthy of such a calling or appointment, must have the DEMEANOR OF A HUMBLE SERVANT, AND NOT OF A BAD-TEMPERED GENERAL LORDING IT OVER HIS LOWLY PLEBEIAN INFERIORS.
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Also, it makes me greatly wonder why and how must a government bureaucrat supposed to be IRATE about a NON-GOVERNMENT fund drive not being adequately supported by a citizen-client? Ordinarily, the noble name and cause of Philippine National Red Cross (purportedly for the sake of our unfortunate calamity victims) must be enough form us to open our heart, and even wallets. However, some questions are now abuzz in my mind given this Ampeso predicament. For one, how long has this "fund drive for PNRC," been going on in Vancouver, Canada (or in other consular offices) or whatever fund-drive-for-noble-causes in ALL Philippine Diplomatic posts? Two, was there PROPER ACCOUNTING of such FUND DRIVES? Three, in the name of "TUWID NA DAAN", can DFA PLEASE KINDLY MAKE PUBLIC RECORDS, OR CAN THE COA PLEASE MAKE DILIGENT AND IMMEDIATE AUDIT (CALLING COMM. HEIDI MENDOZA!) OF SUCH FUND DRIVES? Fourth, is such PRACTICE OF FUND DRIVES IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES in the NAME OF NON-GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NOBLE CAUSE NOTWITHSTANDING, LAWLFULLY ALLOWED? The Ampeso incident may have just been the proverbial tip of the iceberg. Or there may really be no iceberg at all. However, as there apparently is smoke here, the least the concerned government brass do is to DILIGENTLY CHECK FOR ANY FIRE. Fifth, shouldn't the allegation of drunkenness versus Consul General Ampeso be diligently checked for veracity, moreso that the alleged inebriation was DURING OFFICIAL HOURS?
The Philippine Daily Inquirer actually says in one of its articles last 26th April 2013 that "The Alberta incident is not the first time that Ampeso has had a brush with controversy. Luli Arroyo, the daughter of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, accused Ampeso of sexual harassment when the Philippines hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit in 1996.
Ampeso also denied the allegations. The administrative charges were dropped after the diplomat apologized to Arroyo both in writing and in person." (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/73135/filipino-consul-says-sorry-claims-he-was-tired-provoked?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter).
Methinks, by no means must Consul General Ampeso be imputed any guilt at present because of such controversial past. However, I think, common sense also dictates that given the past controversy, at the very least, the present controversy musn't unceremoniously be swept under the proverbial rug.
As an ordinary Philippine citizen,I surmise that our government bureaucrats must take to heart what their Boss in Malacanang repeatedly prescribes when he tells us citizens "Kayo ang Boss ko!" Thus, I believe that a government bureaucrat must, AT ALL TIMES, AND IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, if he/she is worthy of such a calling or appointment, must have the DEMEANOR OF A HUMBLE SERVANT, AND NOT OF A BAD-TEMPERED GENERAL LORDING IT OVER HIS LOWLY PLEBEIAN INFERIORS.
Read more: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/73135/filipino-consul-says-sorry-claims-he-was-tired-provoked#ixzz2RueVUlEL
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