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Date Posted: 04:05:36 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 in nature.

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’s 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 in substance 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 sides: 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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Please also read this previous posts I made:

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Just Talked
By Carlo G. Soldevilla
Written on March 6, 2018

I Just talked with the COA CO (cousin of FVR) a couple of minutes ago the time I delivered a letter from IMCD.

I asked her about the ‘transfer to NEDA’ and she said that she heard about it. I made a follow-up question if it (transfer) would mean losing our (POPCOM) benefits (hazard pay, etc..) and she said ‘It depends.’
She said further that If it will be clearly stated in the EO that POPCOM employees will continue to receive such benefits, then, the said benefits will be continuously received by us. “It takes 30 days for the EO (publication required) ..before it (EO) becomes a law and then, be implemented.”, she further added.

Somehow, yesterday was a good meeting with ED and Ben de Leon. The latter gave emphasis on the need to be included –of the ‘Whereas….’ , the continuation of such benefits.

I hope COPEA can act on the matter. G-d forbid--Should the supreme court wrongly interpret it (giving of benefits) in the future… - this is a matter which we should not worry at the moment. I guess, there will be no one , who thinks about humanity and welfare of employees who will question the giving of such or the inclusion of such in the EO that will be drafted (& later be signed by the President).

Let’s just hope and pray, and act of the matter—especially on that ‘Whereas’ (continuous giving of benefits) thing.

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My Stand on the Issue About The Transfer of the ‘ Control of POPCOM’ from DOH to NEDA and its Possible Bad Effects on the Monetary Benefits (Hazard Pay, etc..) Presently Received by POPCOM Employees.
By Carlo G. Soldevilla
Written on February 28, 2018

The POPCOM employees refuse to be under the ‘control
Of NEDA’, basically for reasons of the possible discontinuance of their hazard pay benefits which they presently enjoy.

For one to receive hazard pay, the agency must be guided by memo circulars and other laws made to that effect.

In time past, POPCOM had been deprived of monetary benefits which the NEDAns received. In short, we were a forgotten outcast while our mother agency (NEDA) which we were used to be belonging to or attached to enjoyed the ‘foods for the gods.’

Should the eventual transfer to NEDA will be signed on May 15, 2018 (or the assigned date following it) as what our COPEA colleague, Mark told us (I, being the Sergeant-at-arms) members of the COPEA, the least I could suggest is to make a special provision in the ‘Transfer Document’ that whatever remunerations that POPCOM employees receive WILL be continuously received by POPCOM employees with the approved signing of no less than the President of the Philippines.

Special laws, letter of instructions, executive orders, republic acts are considered binding. This is as far as my knowledge is concerned.

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