Crash courses on diplomacy and tact, a must for government officials — solons
By Gerry Baldo 11/01/2010Government officials, particularly those under the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office led by Secretary Ricky Carandang should undergo a crash course on “tact and diplomacy” as an immediate measure to prevent another diplomatic faux pas.
Lawmakers, crossing party lines yesterday, were one in saying that the recent diplomatic blunder by an official member of the Aquino delegation to Vietnam should serve as a stern warning to the Aquino government that it should be more careful in choosing its appointees.
“That was another blunder from Aquino’s staff, this time with diplomatic implications. Haven’t Aquino’s people been briefed on protocol or even on basic courtesy and good manners?” Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan said.
Ilagan, referring to presidential speechwriter Assistant Secretary Carmen Mislang who complained about the wine served in a banquet
hosted by the Vietnam government for President Aquino last week, said presidential personnel should not have been arrogant and condescending and have the guts to tweet her biases..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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