Power
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
Force, might or strength, authority, command or rule, dominion, supremacy or sovereignty — this is power in so many words, in so many expressions, meanings and implications.
It is not only the capacity and the competency to have something done, but also the vigor and effect of the thing done. In the hand of someone upright and prudent, power is an attribution in favor of those covered and served by the same. Otherwise, powers become not only dangerous but also damaging to all those covered by the power concerned.
It is said that in a sovereign and republican state — like the Philippines — that has three co-equal branches of government, therein are also three “powers” supposed to be serving the people by attending to their public welfare..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20111215com6.html
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