Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Be the solution, priest tells students




Former Pampanga governor Father Eduardo “Among Ed” Panlilio told University of the Philippines students in Quezon City that miracles can happen in politics.

In an address on prospects for changing Philippine politics and society, Panlilio said that reforms he introduced in Pampanga showed that it is “possible to have transparency, accountability, people participation, respect for ecology, humility and dignity in public service.”

He urged students to “be hopeful” and to “be a solution to the problem.”

He added that he now hopes to resume his priestly ministry following his failed bid for re-election.

The 56-year-old priest was suspended from his priestly duties after he decided in 2007 to run for office.

He had served most of his three-year term when the Commission on Elections ruled that a recount showed his opponent Lilia Pineda had won the post.

Pineda defeated Panlilio for a second time at the May election.

Full report at ucanews.com
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