A visiting expert on citizen participation in governance, Dr. Lyle Wray, said two of the important traits that voters should look for in a leader are “ethical” and “effective.”
Immediately, what came to my mind were the top leading presidential candidates Benigno Aquino III and Manuel Villar.
(I believe the presidential contest will be between the two. Former President Estrada is a far third. Gilbert Teodoro is further down in fourth place. His numbers may be improving but the increase is miniscule, it is doubtful if he would be able to catch up.)
I believe Aquino is honest. He has no record of corruption. But there’s so much to be desired in terms of performance.