Make or break
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Senate President Juan Ponce-Enrile is right in his analysis that the next Ombudsman can make or break Noynoy Aquino’s government. He must perforce make the right choice in appointing the next Ombudsman, who will have to be measured by higher standards, given the many charges leveled against resigned Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez on the turtle-slow pace she had in resolving cases, along with the charge that she was so incompetent that she had a very low rate of conviction.
Noynoy and his allies demonized Merci too much that Filipinos will now expect the new Ombudsman not only to resolve complaints and their investigation and resolution with speed but also measure the new Ombudsman’s “competence” through a high conviction rate.
In other words, by wrecking the reputation of Merci as an Ombudsman, Noynoy gave himself a bigger problem with a new Ombudsman who may not fit the public’s expectation.
There is very little question that whoever becomes the next Ombudsman will be going after the previous Malacañang occupant and her officials. This is expected, and it is just as certain that whoever Noynoy appoints to that top position will also share his bias against Noynoy’s political foes. Naturally, since the focus will be on the previous administration officials, Noynoy’s allies and cronies will be spared of any and all charges and prosecution..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110504com1.html
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