• Office of the Minority Leader Edcel C. Lagman
• 27 June 2011
• 09166406737 / 09189120137

          President Aquino must appreciate Cabinet members who have the concern and courage to tell him bad news which is indispensable in order that the Aquino administration can make rectifications and reforms.

           Positive responses to bad news are building blocks to good governance.

           Bad news should spur responsible leadership.

           The reason why the President’s leadership and performance are in bad shape is because he refuses to hear bad news.

           At this time, it is difficult for the President to hear good news because they come sparingly, like comets.

           What is in abundance are conjured and contrived “good news” to please the President even as they are cosmetic delusions.