Noynoy on Wang Wang. "Example of Filipino Dicipline"
By jamed28
@jamed28 (1903)
Philippines
July 11, 2010 9:45pm CST
Well the law against the use of those sirens were long been there, but no former president seems to put attention to it, well maybe because they find it too little to affect Filipino's life. Or just maybe they themselves are the primary violators of this law. And now that President Noynoy is the one sitting in Malacanang, so I do support him in his campaign against the illegal use of this sirens. It will be of course criticize, since people might thought of it as irrelevant since there are a lot more big problems that the president should attend to before this sirens issue, but yet it is also important that the president pay his attention to this issue and even set a good example of not using a sirens on his trip. I still believe in what our great national hero said "Disiplina ang kailangan sa ikauulan ng bayan" (Discipline is the key to prosperity of a country). I'd never seen a country that prosper with its citizen lacking discipline. We Filipino always focuses on a greater things and neglect those small things. But this small things are pretty much necessary. We use to complain first before we obey. How could we prosper if we ourselves have no discipline? Yes a leader should set the examples, but do we need to wait for that? Can't we discipline ourselves without being told? If you love you sons and daughters, try putting discipline in yourself. I assure you, the next generations will follow.
12 responses
@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
I admire PNoy setting a good example by not using a wang2x. I also believe that we can change for the better, even in our own small ways. One example that I bothers me are the small violations that people just ignore such as jay walking, beating the red light and parking violations. I always believe that people who violate this simple traffic rules are setting a bad example to the younger generations and that they should change their attitude and just follow these rules. Those rules are there for a reason and if they only follow the rules it will benefit both them and the public. Lets start changing our mindset and set a good example for the next generation.
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@dfhonline (130)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
As of now, I can see that his campaign greatly help the normal motorist.
Personally, before this campaign I thought mayors or judges really have the privilege to use the sirens. And I think I represent the majority of pinoys. This campaign educated me and made me become more aware of those abuser.
So guys, only plate numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 are allowed to use sirens. If you see a plate number 5 using siren take a pic, thats the chief justice. Then submit those pics to the media ;). That should teach him a lesson for breaking the law.
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@xtedaxcvg (3189)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
Well, if one can't follow simple rules like traffic laws then one can't follow bigger ones at all. That is what I always say and that is what I live by. I admire Noynoy for imposing his authority on this "small" issue and adhering to it like a common person. But it's too early to say if this is indeed a start of a better future for us or it's all for show. Still hoping for the best.
@greenpeas (998)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
Even though it may not look that big, it is significant because its a symbolic gesture by Noynoy that discipline and the rule of law should start from the highest positions of the land. I praise him and give with positive points for this and I hope he will continue to do big things that will truly transform our country into the progressive and right path we are dreaming for a long time.
@grazian (17)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
I do agree with Pres. Noy about campaign against use of sirens. First,to avoid the exploitation of using sirens. Second, It is one way of putting us, the leaders and constituents to disicline. Third, Pres. Noy will set an example of being disciplined leader, so that, his co leaders and constituents will learn how to dicipline themselves. Truly the progress of a country arises with the disciplined leaders and a disciplined individuals
@jerikjames (1041)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
Well, the law just states that UNREGULATED use of sirens are not allowed. It doesn't state it is not allowed at all. Though, I also think that what President NoyNoy did was a great move, no arguments there, but the real issue here is that government have abused their use of sirens (most especially when they use it for their own leisure) not because they are not allowed by the law. What about other officials who only use sirens when they really have to get to a very important meeting or to a session in the house? Doesn't his campaign strip them off their chances of getting there on time even if they have a previous crucial meeting and they were late for another just as crucial meeting?
I personally think, and my opinion doesn't represent anyone's opinion but myself, that the president should have just thought of something that would MINIMIZE the UNREGULATED use of sirens by government officials, not outright forbid them. It's true that our country's residents need some serious discipline, but is it still discipline if you're stripping off all officials' privilege of using sirens when some do not abuse them like what others do? I'm with him on his setting a good example to his constituents (he just has to wake up earlier though) but I wouldn't agree on an all-out campaign and total banning of the use of sirens.
@dfhonline (130)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
The law state that the only people who are allowed to use sirens are:
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Senate President
4. House Speaker
5. Uniformed Police
6. Military Vehicles
7. Ambulance
8. Fire truck.
@jerikjames (1041)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
They are the government officials that I'm talking about. =)
@dfhonline (130)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
The President has not stop these particular officers to use sirens. There is no total banning of use of sirens. Its the local officials and private individuals that he has forbidden to use it. This is actually an old law that Noynoy is trying to strictly implement.
He is not telling the Vice-President or the Senate President to not use theirs. His decision to not use his privilege is only applicable to him. Maybe to set an example to big-headed officials who think they have the right to use sirens just because they are judge or mayor. Or maybe to just have a feel of it, to fully understand the feeling of a normal pinoy when they get stuck in traffic. Whatever his reasons maybe I commend him for trying.
But I do hope he'll use his sirens sooner or later. Its a big risk for a president to be stuck in traffic. Who knows, someone might be already plotting his assassination.
@grayxenon (1313)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
I also support this move, I believe that basics are important keys to bigger pictures to yield success, if we can't follow simple laws then how much more to those bigger and complicated ones.
@knicnax (2233)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
I agree with you. Disciplining ourselves is the key to our country's prosperity. I voted for Gordon-Bayani because I know they are strong advocates of change, political will and discipline. Training ourselves to follow simple rules are great steps into shaping good citizens of our countries. Following simple rules would help eliminate the "palakasan" (having a strong personality or knowing someone of authority, like a policeman etc), "padrino" (similar to the "godfather" system) and "astig" (being too cool to follow rules, usually with the rich or the famous) system.
I agree with starting with yourself than expecting the government to do it before you do. Starting with yourself is a great start. You could also infect/persuade others to do the same and slowly, we could see change, even without the government's help.
The problem with us Filipinos is we keep testing the limits. We like being ahead of other Filpinos (nanlalamang), but if other Filipinos get ahead of us we complain. We complain about everything and blame everyone, especially the government.
@sweetbit (75)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
What better way to start but with yourself! President Noynoy is doing a good job on setting an example for all of us. And the most ideal model hopefully would be the lawmakers behind it. The use of sirens should only be limited to those provided by the law, not everyone, not even the family members of such allowed officials. With the past administration, this was tolerated and purposely not paid attention to. In a government, there is no big or small issue as others criticized this siren issue as of little relevance compared to the other issues the Philippines is facing. For me, may it be a siren problem or an international debt problem, it should be dealt with immediately. Thankfully Noynoy has started addressing this. If he had never put this out in the public, would it even be raised up as an issue here in the Philipines? Maybe it will only be passed by similar to what happened during the last administration.
Filipinos, be wise. Change for the better. If you can't see it, start it.
