I love to watch some political discussions or current issues affecting the people on television. More so if the ones discussing it are very prominent people in government or in the private sector.
But if the one moderating the debate/discussion is not “fit for the role,” do you get upset and wanted to call the television station not to allow that person to be the facilitator of the discussion?
Boxer-Turned Senator as Committee Chairman
I was listening/watching the confirmation hearing of the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday and this morning till this late afternoon. The DENR is a Philippine government agency tasked to care for the environment and enforce the laws on its protection.
The Senator I mentioned apparently was quite nervous or just could not handle the job of the moderator. He had some flaws, sometimes he calls the Secretary ( a female), as “Madam Chair,” in fact he is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on appointments; it should be “Madam Secretary!”
The Senate Committee on Appointments is the body tasked to confirm or deny the appointment of a cabinet secretary. A Cabinet Secretary is a member of the Executive Branch of the Philippine government, headed by the President.
It was so irritating also when he always mention about the Bible, often taking it literally, which was quite awkward. I wish he would also use our native language, Filipino, instead of using English during the deliberation because he had a hard time as he is not so fluent on it. I can see some people at the audience smiling at his mistakes.
The Senator Needs More Training
I wish the Senator mentioned undergo more training on how to preside meetings/discussions to prevent such awkward situations. Maybe his legislative staff should guide him well and coach him on proper procedures, so he would appear credible and knowledgeable.
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Yes even here we have some anchors who would want to make a discussion or debate into a spectacle. They do this as they are after TRP's and would want to grab maximum eye balls for their show. Sometimes what they discuss goods. But it is when they try to overdo things that it looks silly and funny. There are many English channels which compete for the so called no 1 spot. For that purpose they do all these antics and the objectivity, logic and rational of the discussion is lost in the shouting and slanging match indulged by various participants.
If if find any of the discussion and debates on any channel to be doing this I simply change the channel. If I find the same story repeating in all or majority of the channel I simply shift to some other entertainment or sports program. If I find nothing interesting then I simply switch off the television set and read a news paper. The anchors who are most annoying are the ones who always want more airtime than the participants and the ones who keep on interjecting when the participant is speaking or about to speak as it breaks the flow of the programme.
I agree with you, there are TV anchors who always butt in even while the guest speaker is talking! It is like he is stealing the limelight instead of allowing the guest to finish talking. It is very irritating.
I only watch very important issues affecting our country, like the recent confirmation hearing for our Secretary of the Environment, and the issue on alleged extra-judicial kilings.
It is good you are still fond of reading newspapers; you can also read news online.
Thanks for your reply, and have a good day!
Every politicians---both in the local or national level are public figures. Being a public figure, all politicians acts or words are subject to the prying eyes of the public or public scrutiny.
This is to be expected by all those who aspire for any government position.The elected position of a Senator is no exception. As they say, to those much is given, much is also expected.
The people has so much expectation to the politicians whom they elected into public office. It is no excuse that one was not able to have or to finish a formal education due to poverty. That would be a lame excuse.
In the instant case, the Senator in question is only making a fool out of himself. The word "Senator" has a long history during the time of the Roman Empire. Being a Senator during the Roman time implies that you are wise and erudite.
Its a real shame if as a Senator you are showing your ignorance in the eyes of the public, under the glares of the camera. We did not elect anyone to the public office just to waste away the tax payers money.
The remedy of the voters in such a case is not to elect the same Senator comes the next election since the People deserves the best,the brightest and the most competent and skillful Senator they could ever have.
I totally agree with you, the Senate is a revered branch of the government; and Senators as lawmakers should show some statesmanship, and not be a center of humor (or humiliation?). At least he should enroll in some short course on public speaking, on governance, or how to conduct a public hearing.
We could not but put the blame on the people who voted him to office!