Best of Citizens Must Be in Government
Statement of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands on President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet revamp
Statement of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands on President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet revamp
The Provenance and oldest business institution in the country since 1886, emphasizes the need for the best of citizens to be in Government, whether appointed or elected. The move of President BBM to revamp the Cabinet based on performance evaluation is in accordance with the Chamber’s Economic Compass Pillars 5, particularly on:
Pillar 3: THE GOVERNMENT; Compass: “Good Governance with 12 Traits”
- Mission A: Best of Citizens Are In Government – The best qualified for government positions are methodically nurtured and flushed out based on a standard excellence template of qualifications that are verified for fair comparison among elected & appointed candidates, and regular performance accountability is conducted.
- Mission E: The 12 Traits of Good Governance – Based on the United Nations and aspirations of citizens, the following traits of Good Governance are in place and in practice:
| 1. Citizens Participation, Representation & Fair Conduct of Elections | 7. Openness & Transparency |
| 2. Rule of Law | 8. Responsiveness & Consensus Oriented |
| 3. Competence & Capacity | 9. Innovation & Openness to Change |
| 4. Ethical Conduct | 10. Sound Financial Management |
| 5. Long Term Orientation & Sustainability | 11. Accountability |
| 6. Efficiency & Effectiveness | 12. Equitable & Inclusive Social Cohesiveness |
The Chamber President, Jose Luis U. Yulo Jr., supports this move of President BBM, and look forward to the fulfillment of the traits for Good Governance as enumerated above.
