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Date Posted: 02:48:31 03/06/18 Tue
Author: Carlo G. Soldevilla
Subject: My Free Verse on the plan of ‘POPCOM Transfer’ --The Coin by Carlo G. Soldevilla

My Free Verse on the plan of ‘POPCOM Transfer’ --The Coin by Carlo G. Soldevilla

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The Coin
By Carlo G. Soldevilla
Written on March 6, 2018


Ask me about my views, I only have one thing in mind,
that is, POPCOM’s transfer was already approved in principle,
Affirmed by the board, despite the absence of consultation from POPCOM employees prior to the plan.

On the part of director, he may consider it a golden opportunity---
A lift, an appreciation, something like a talent ‘multiplied’ because such talent was not kept but shared.

POPCOM excelled that Malacanang took notice of it as a vibrant agency, an asset to the President or Presidency.

Taking POPCOM as an arm, a Commission for Family and Development is like a trophy.
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The question in mind that we probably have is:
‘Had the director been shortsighted enough that he forgot about the general welfare that will empower Filipino POPCOM employees?’
He only can tell. On the part of POPCOM employees, they could consider this thing (transfer) as ‘not defending POPCOM Filipino families and this is a misgiving (on the director’s part). Only that maybe, many don’t have the courage to say or to be frank about the matter.

Negotiation? A win-win solution? Does only one win and the other loses? Or that both will eventually win? Now let me put my shoes on the Director’s shoes even though or even if our shoe size differs.

If I were the Director of POPCOM, the very day, this plan (of transfer) was conceived, I would think about its implication..to myself and to the employees. I will say no and verbally explain why I won’t let the transfer happen. The reason is primarily economic.

This is not a case of ‘One’s happiness is the other person’s misery’, I hope. The director can become a Usec but the ‘spirit’s’ call is greater: Don’t forsake (the POPCOM employees).

I was supposed to ask this question yesterday to the Director: “Sir, what if…” “Sir, would you fire me if I will e-mail Sara (Duterte) and tell her to tell her dad (Pres. Rody) not to let this thing (transfer of POPCOM’s control from DOH to NEDA) because many of the POPCOM Filipino families could possibly suffer (given all the worthwhile explanations).---…but this I was not able to ask.

I do not say I am resigned to the fate that the transfer would be certain though it could happen ninety nine (99) percent.

In yesterday meeting, the Director was open enough, giving us (COPEA) two (2) weeks to add right phrases to the resolution that will eventually become the final statement of the Executive Order. (Many medically-minded might think of this as a ‘cure’, not a prevention (Prevention is better than cure.).

Once the COPEA will make its final written resolution requiring each one’s consent or signature, I will carefully analyze its content if or whether it’s pro-people, pro-democracy and for the common good.

If I find it lacking or misleading, or self-serving, then I would carefully hold or see things in balance considering the thing I originally planned to do which I may find as good or worthwhile.

What I see on a lever is that on its left is ‘Usec Perez’ while on its right is the anxious POPCOM employees though this thing yet does not exist, but could possibly happen.

Finally, if you ask me about my stand, if the COPEA seeks for signatures of “No to POPCOM ‘Control’ transfer (from DOH to NEDA) “ , I will be the first one to sign.

As early as now, I would like to know or read the stand of the COPEA in written form. I only stand for the good and my principle can’t be swayed.

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Note: One may see the transfer as a ‘father forsaking his children during times of adversity.’ The ‘optimist’ may see it as a golden opportunity. Personally, I see it as a trying moment where one can see who truly loves humanity. We are all subject to authority but it doesn’t mean one can’t express himself/herself about what he/she truly feels. The truly courageous comes out in the open, ready to take side: head or tail, the good or the bad.

Take a careful look at a coin. It has two (2) sides: the head and the tail…but one may forget, it (coin) also has its third side (the bias side) which surrounds or forms the circumference. May we only choose one side.

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