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THE usual use for decades of the term government \u201caid\u201d has apparently associated with power that makes people beg. It speaks mostly through broken promises because that\u2019s what has been practiced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, it\u2019s being abused and used it again and again as if to deliberately inculcate in the people\u2019s mind that use of \u201caid\u201d is proper.  Yes, it\u2019s true people need something the government must provide in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of the term \u201caid\u201d in many forms, aid to the barangay, aid to typhoon\/calamity victims, Assistance to Individuals to Crisis Situation (AICS), government subsidy as \u201caid\u201d for fuel, etcetera, connotes a misnomer or contradiction to what the government is supposed to do. True governance in limbo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please be reminded that the government in its truest term is the people and \u201call powers (sovereignty included) emanate from them,\u201d as what the 1987 Constitution so provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We still believe that the government should be \u201cof the people, by the people and for the people.\u201d Mao gani nga matag election mopili kita sa mga tarung ug ligdong nga mga lideres. Apan, unsay nahitabo ug kanunayng mahitabo, naanod gihapon ang pagpili kay napalit o gipalit ang ilang sagradong mga boto. <\/em>It reflects who we truly are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I firmly believe that the use of the term \u201cayuda\u201d<\/em> or \u201caid\u201d in the guise of generosity is inappropriate, if not misplaced. The government can never be generous. The people are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The people, not just elect them, are the ones who pay the government workers\/officials\u2019 regular salaries\/wages thru their taxes. Because we all pay taxes, not just income tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A President once said \u201cKayo ang boss ko.\u201d Asa na man ka karon?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what should be the appropriate term to use in uplifting the people\u2019s daily living? If I may, I proposed to use the term just \u201cserbisyo,\u201d<\/em> or \u201cservice.\u201d No matter how leaders\/politicians look at it. Let\u2019s encourage them to avoid mouthing the term\u201d aid\u201d in their speeches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kay kon mogamit sa \u201cayuda\u201d mora\u2019g ang salapi (or in kind) nga ilang ihatag nagagikan sa mga politico,<\/em> which is wrongfully thought of. And I think it\u2019s time for realization and change the mentality of both the politician\/leaders in admin and the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educating us all thru conscientization is the best weapon for integrity of the government service. And any suggestion for other term than \u201cservice\u201d is welcome. (09284085238\/ricobdencio@yahoo.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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