Do not judge a book by its cover.
That seems to be the
message Malacanang wants to convey to the public as regards to the capacity of
former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief and Bureau of Corrections( BuCor)
Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in becoming a senator.
Presidential
Spokesperson Atty. Salvador Panelo, defended dela Rosa following the criticism
hurled at him for his honest admission, in an interview, that he would need to
attend seminars on how to craft laws once he starts.
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| Atty.Salvador Panelo talks about the soon to be proclaimed senator Ronald dela Rosa (photo credit to owner) |
Panelo
said dela Rosa should not be criticized for admitting his handicap as a
first-time senator, pointing out that not all lawmakers had to be lawyers.
“Parang
pinalalabas nila dapat abogado lang ang nandiyan kasi legislation iyan (It’s
as if people are saying that only lawyers should be there because being a
senator involves legislation),” said Panelo.
Panelo
said dela Rosa is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
“Sinagtala” Class of 1986 and graduates from there are known for their
“intellect.”
“Huwag
nating maliitin, nakakalimutan ng mga kumukwestyon sa kapasidad ni General Bato
na PMA graduate ito: Hindi ba ang PMA graduates eh known
for their intellect” Panelo said.
Atty.
Panelo likens dela Rosa to another former PNP chief and PMA graduate, Panfilo
“Ping” Lacson himself was not knowledgeable about lawmaking as a rookie senator
but eventually improved.
“Nakakalimutan
ng mga nagko-question kay General Bato na si Ping Lacson, PMA graduate
at PNP Chief din wala ring alam sa legislation noong
siya ay pumasok (Those who are questiniong General Bato are forgetting
that Ping Lacson, PMA graduate and PNP chief, also had no knowledge about
legislation when he came in),” Panelo said.
“Di
ba naging magaling na legislator (Didn’t he become a good
legislator)?” he added.
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