As I have noticed, there are actually thousands of people coming in and out every single minute especially in government establishments everyday. Not to mention the lines that you need to bump in just to pay for the services; cedula, health card, clearances and permits. Im saying that you literally needed to have patience. However, visiting this kind of office is not so easy, you must do the following:
1. Eat before you leave home. Usually, when we go for any transactions we tend to skip our meals just to get rid of traffic congestions. Have a full stomach can help you sustain the long hours of wait. Bringing with you some biscuits or chocolates can help.
2. Secure your requirements. Taking into consideration all the requirements, it is important to scan your papers, review the lacking documents because it will help you maximize your time. In my end, I came to get a police clearance but I wasn't able to bring my cedula as a requisite to having a clearance. Thus, it affects my time.
3. Bring extra cash. If your money is alloted only to pay for your required documents, you are in danger. In your way to getting these requirements there are number of unexpected expenses that you might actually have. There are instances that you can pay for unneccessary charges. In other way around you, you just find yourself thirsty and to quench your thirst you can buy a couple of refreshments.
4. Take a bath. Due to several reasons we are sometimes forced to go even without taking a bath. You know that making yourself fresh can help you become more relax while on the line, sitting and standing for an hour. It was the most disgusting part for me. I wasn't able to fix myself before a government transaction. I went to so many offices, the heat of the sun really embarrassed me. The dust that blends in my went face and body made me feel so sticky. I swear, my sweat was pouring and I cant help but to feel awkward. Stinky. I really looked waisted and fucked. However, realizing these traumatic incident, the next time I did the same thing I secured myself to be rejuvenated.
5. Make yourself busy. Having a phone can help you find ways not to get bored while waiting. Texting, reading pdf short story, playing games are things that you can do. Apparently, this article was written while I am sitting, waiting for my turn. See? You can make something that can turn you in to your comfort zone.
Conclusion
I am saying that government system has to change. The way they deliver services, the manner of proper housekeeping (not literal housekeeping), effectiveness and efficiency should be observed.
Note: I am writing this just to make myself busy while waiting for more than a hundred people before me, also craving for food. it is almot 2:00 pm but my stomoch is still empty. I didnt feel that after writing this article Im the next one to be served.
Huwebes, Pebrero 12, 2015
Lunes, Pebrero 9, 2015
Delivering Basic Services through Non-profit Organizations
I had a great experience finding a job for months. I've been to some trial and error, but now, finally my job hunting has come to an end. I just attended the orientation for my new job and it was amazing. The dream of having this kind of work will be realized on February 16.
I am very excited on how this job will work for me as to how I also work for the job. The job involves humanitarian services where I will be one of the agents in delivering projects in areas in Mindanao. The institution that I'm saying is a non-profit organization. I was really moved by the fact that this institution has been serving the people in Mindanao for 37 years. An organization with a strong foundation. Dedicated to serve people.
This organization have been in so many projects. The funding agency that helped them came from foreign countries such as Canada, Japan, United States and among others. With that fund, this organization is really working hard to deliver these medical benefits and access to health. People from different areas in Mindanao are in need of these health care with serious diseases such as Tubercolosis and other major sickness.
The agency is in need of health personnel to deliver these services. Thus, they posted a job offer on the internet and it so happened that I applied. After passing many phases of hiring process, I am now assigned to Montevista, Compostela Valley, a province in western Mindanao that is largely occupied by Bisaya, other tribal groups. I will be staying there for one month.
I am writing this from now on because my journey will deal with many so many people. From the aspect of health care and with other government linkages. I will be discussing in the future on how the organization affect the lives of people in the community, as to how they deliver basic services to the general public and how this journey affects my life as a public administrator.
The feeling of excitement is running. The feeling of having this kind of job is something that I really need to work on.
I am very excited on how this job will work for me as to how I also work for the job. The job involves humanitarian services where I will be one of the agents in delivering projects in areas in Mindanao. The institution that I'm saying is a non-profit organization. I was really moved by the fact that this institution has been serving the people in Mindanao for 37 years. An organization with a strong foundation. Dedicated to serve people.
This organization have been in so many projects. The funding agency that helped them came from foreign countries such as Canada, Japan, United States and among others. With that fund, this organization is really working hard to deliver these medical benefits and access to health. People from different areas in Mindanao are in need of these health care with serious diseases such as Tubercolosis and other major sickness.
The agency is in need of health personnel to deliver these services. Thus, they posted a job offer on the internet and it so happened that I applied. After passing many phases of hiring process, I am now assigned to Montevista, Compostela Valley, a province in western Mindanao that is largely occupied by Bisaya, other tribal groups. I will be staying there for one month.
I am writing this from now on because my journey will deal with many so many people. From the aspect of health care and with other government linkages. I will be discussing in the future on how the organization affect the lives of people in the community, as to how they deliver basic services to the general public and how this journey affects my life as a public administrator.
The feeling of excitement is running. The feeling of having this kind of job is something that I really need to work on.
Miyerkules, Pebrero 4, 2015
Government reform can end corruption
In times of trouble and distress, we Filipinos, have worked hard to consistently lift ourselves whatever problems that our country may face. In many of those that have been tested by their faith, courage and weakness, they remained at ease and hopeful. Still hunting the memories that made them believe that something should be changed.
The government and its main goal is to give the poeple a harmonious way of living. It is the people who will benefit for whatever actions that leaders will do. But the reality is, government cannot comply any of it resulting to public dissatisfaction. They say it will start within ourselves, from the way we look at things in its own perspective. The way we see things right now is far from what these words should imply.
Many people are crying for change. Maybe it is about time to carry out that dream. A dream of every Filipino people that have been argued and debated for decades - a government reform. One of the proponent of this so called change is the mayor of Davao City who is pushing Federal form of government. Supporters of the said political leader is also campagning such a thing. Recently, forums on federalism have been conducted in many schools and other institutions.
Philippine government is overly bureucratic, exaggerated, and blurry. The position that can be done by one person is sometimes excercised by three or four people. This is a usual scenario in most government offices. The exaggeration of budgets and other related issues also condole many factors - mostly political. Transparency became very easy and timid way of showing people the flow of money. People will just only look at the paper posted in conspicouos areas but did they even try to evaluate what projects that have been done. And if there is any of it, is it
justifiable?
Im not questioning the government on how they run it. Those are just my observeations. These arguments are solely based on my personal interpretation of facts and hearsays. However, if the government reform will be successfull and with the right kind of poeple in the position, Filipino people might have prosperity, abundance, transparency and trust.
I know that any form of government will do as long as we have the right leader. Selfless, brave and honest leader who will change the way how we look at the concept of CORRUPTION.
The government and its main goal is to give the poeple a harmonious way of living. It is the people who will benefit for whatever actions that leaders will do. But the reality is, government cannot comply any of it resulting to public dissatisfaction. They say it will start within ourselves, from the way we look at things in its own perspective. The way we see things right now is far from what these words should imply.
Many people are crying for change. Maybe it is about time to carry out that dream. A dream of every Filipino people that have been argued and debated for decades - a government reform. One of the proponent of this so called change is the mayor of Davao City who is pushing Federal form of government. Supporters of the said political leader is also campagning such a thing. Recently, forums on federalism have been conducted in many schools and other institutions.
Philippine government is overly bureucratic, exaggerated, and blurry. The position that can be done by one person is sometimes excercised by three or four people. This is a usual scenario in most government offices. The exaggeration of budgets and other related issues also condole many factors - mostly political. Transparency became very easy and timid way of showing people the flow of money. People will just only look at the paper posted in conspicouos areas but did they even try to evaluate what projects that have been done. And if there is any of it, is it
justifiable?
Im not questioning the government on how they run it. Those are just my observeations. These arguments are solely based on my personal interpretation of facts and hearsays. However, if the government reform will be successfull and with the right kind of poeple in the position, Filipino people might have prosperity, abundance, transparency and trust.
I know that any form of government will do as long as we have the right leader. Selfless, brave and honest leader who will change the way how we look at the concept of CORRUPTION.
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