Luis V. Teodoro | No fear

Luis V. Teodoro | No fear

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In a remark that has since been condemned not only by the protesting students but also by engaged academics, thinking journalists and even half-asleep politicians, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte ventured the opinion that students should “concentrate on their studies rather than [walk] out of their classrooms to protest supposed budget cuts for their institutions.”

Valte’s a lawyer and a graduate of that Katipunan Avenue school that fancies itself as the breeding ground of “men [it doesn’t mention women for others,” both of which facts, I suppose, make her statements no matter how repellent more excusable than most, in the same way that we used to forgive those of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s version of her, Lorelei Fajardo. Like Fajardo, Valte’s utterances have so far not been distinguished for either their civility, gravitas or even sense, although her telling protesting students to stay in their classrooms was a new low even for her..... MORE

Source:  Bulatlat.com

URL: http://bulatlat.com/main/2011/10/07/political-dynasties-still-dominate-congress/