I was fortunate enough to be invited to a blog conference with former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile ( #ManongJohnny ) or simply JPE for short.
Before I arrived at the venue I was dying to ask his secret to his longevity but I opted to ask him instead the reason why someone of his stature would still run for a senate position. After all, the former Senator had already done so much for this country..
Hindi mo matatawaran ang parte ni Manong Johnny sa bansa. He completed four terms as a senator. He's one of the reasons why there's an EDSA Revolution. He passed so many bills and Manong Johnny is simply part of Philippines history.
At 95, Manong Johnny is really sharp. With the exemption of his hearing problem. Sobrang nakakabilib ang energy and level ng mind niya.
I know, just like me a lot of you are wondering what the heck was his reason for running again in the senate.
Hindi mo matatawaran ang parte ni Manong Johnny sa bansa. He completed four terms as a senator. He's one of the reasons why there's an EDSA Revolution. He passed so many bills and Manong Johnny is simply part of Philippines history.
At 95, Manong Johnny is really sharp. With the exemption of his hearing problem. Sobrang nakakabilib ang energy and level ng mind niya.
I know, just like me a lot of you are wondering what the heck was his reason for running again in the senate.
And to answer that question, here is former senator Juan Ponce Enrile himself:
Pakatandaan: Ang Senado ay law making body ng bansa.
Article VI, Section 2 of the Constitution provides:
The Senate shall be composed of twenty-four Senators who shall be elected at large by the qualified voters of the Philippines, as may be provided by law.
It is worthy to note that the composition of the Senate is smaller in number as compared to the House of Representatives. The members of this chamber are elected at large by the entire electorate. The rationale for this rule intends to make the Senate a training ground for national leaders and possibly a springboard for the presidency. It follows also that the Senator, having a national rather than only a district constituency, will have a broader outlook of the problems of the country, instead of being restricted by narrow viewpoints and interests. With such perspective, the Senate is likely to be more circumspect, or at least less impulsive, than the House of Representatives.
Btw, JPE also shared his secret to longevity. It turned out he likes eating saluyot or jute, apart from regular sleep and exercise.
#GustoKoHappyKa #JPE
#GustoKoHappyKa #JPE
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