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STATESMEN V. POLITICIANS

"HUY SI MAYOR NAG DONATE! WOW GALING NIYANG LIDER!" Amid a crisis, the well being of our nation is at risk and these trying times would be an era of darkness for every duly established state. But on the other hand, this would bring us some lesson that is evidently beneficial for our living. The story about philanthropist politicians became viral in social media. The elected officials from national to local government are donating their salaries or money for public use. The said news is well commended by people. Some would say, these people deserve to be elected on their post again, for good leadership. From that let us try to be critical, it is a work of compassion to put your money for mobilization of help in times of crisis but is it necessary to seek public office to become a philanthropist? To set an example, Ramon Ang from San Miguel Corp. and Jack Ma of Alibaba Corp, were able to extend their assistance to the people as a private individual. I'm not questioning t...