Comment of the Day

This one's from Phil Cruz

Comelec to give cash rewards for honest poll service.

What? Is being honest now the exception rather than the rule? Why not vigorously punish the dishonest instead.?

Comelec employees were hired to be honest. In fact, all government employees are expected to be honest…and they’re getting paid for it.

Rewards are given only for performance above and beyond the call of duty. Being honest is not going above and beyond the call of election duty…unless the employee gets hurt courageously defending the sanctity of the electoral process.

Abalos’ move may be well-intentioned but it is a sign of desperation. It’s a dead give-away that his Comelec is practically crawling with dishonest personnel.