It was mortifying to witness such blatant rudeness displayed by these so-called solons who unceremoniously adjourned the session just as Bayan Muna Party List Representative Neri Colmenares was about to read his resolution seeking to override President BS Aquino’s veto of the proposed law that would have increased the Social Security Service pension by P2,000. Worse, the sound technician turned off the microphone – adding to the humiliating moment.
One of our stoolies swore Colmenares looked like he was about to cry and we couldn’t blame the Congressman—because we too, and the dozens of senior citizens who endured hunger and patiently waited for the session to begin, hoping to at least have their concerns aired over the vetoed proposal, feel like crying. And it’s not just the brazen display of bad manners that many take exception to – it’s also the absenteeism by these congressmen, which is why only a few bills were passed.
If we remember correctly, one Mindanao representative only logged in four days out of a total 70 sessions, perhaps thinking he has an excuse to be absent because he was busy flexing his muscles in preparation for a more physical activity (mental exercises may be challenging for him, a naughty buddy smirked) that has given the Philippines global attention. And now this guy wants a national position saying absenteeism will not be an issue since his AOR—area of responsibility—will be the entire Philippines.
But that’s just the thing—what right do they have to be in Congress if they cannot give the necessary attention to the task of legislating? Some of course give the alibi that they are busy interacting with their constituents—who say otherwise, claiming that they hardly ever see their congressmen.
Just as ordinary wage earners aren’t paid when they don’t show up for work, these congressmen should also be compensated following the “no work, no pay” policy imposed by employers. After all, we the taxpayers are the ones paying for the salaries and huge perks (cash and otherwise) these people are getting, and for what? For looking like a couch potato at the House of Representatives?
Unfortunately, we cannot always have Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach visiting the House of Representatives to make sure that attendance is almost 100 percent.
Special seminar to reduce administrative costs
Business administration expert Enrico Mina, who obtained his Doctor of Business Administration degree from the De La Salle University Graduate School of Business and served as senior lecturer and director of Executive Master of Business Administration Program at Papua New Guinea University of Technology, will be conducting a special seminar on Feb. 23 at the RCBC Plaza in Makati on “How to reduce Admin costs.”
Administrative expenses, also called office-related expenses, are often regarded as necessary evils. Businesses cannot do without them but cannot see how they can directly contribute to productivity, competitiveness and profitability. The seminar aims to educate participants on how to control and reduce administrative costs without disrupting operations, while at the same time improving office productivity and contributing to the organization’s mission.
At the end of the course, participants are expected to:
- Explain that all administrative or office work, just like manufacturing and service operations, are performed through processes with six interrelated elements and that a failure in any causes mistakes, high costs and delays.
- Learn the concept of “muda” or waste and how it applies to an office environment.
- Learn specific techniques, adapted from manufacturing and service operations, for improving office productivity and efficiency.
For more details/inquiries and reservation, call 503-3001, 470-1055 or call/text mobile numbers 0917-3057276, 0927-8263177. You may also email: info@powermaxph.com or visit www.powermaxph.com.
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