Bohol's New Face
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Bohol's New Face
culled from the Philippine Daily Inquirer
After handily hurdling the bar exams last year, Adam Jala, 27, is set for another challenge—running for representative of the 3rd District of Bohol under Lakas-CMD.
Although he is the son of the incumbent representative, he is not exempted from having to court votes. He goes around all 49 towns of his district, talking to local leaders and speaking in rallies. He breaks out into a smile while recalling his very first public speaking engagement, where he had to speak to hundreds of people in straight Visayan dialect.
Why run as representative when he could start with, say, councilor? Adam readily answers, “The task of a representative is very unique. He is elected only locally, yet he is tasked to create laws for the country. This is a position that needs both local and national perspective.”
His law degree from Ateneo de Manila University, as well as his familiarity with the problems of his district, would also come in handy. He says that he would rather run for office while still young, as he believes that his youth is an advantage.
“Youth means idealism. The intention for joining public service is pure and untainted, and service is the utmost goal. The drive is public service, not politics.”
He brushes aside criticisms that since he is young, he is inexperienced and irresponsible. If younger candidates start to doubt their own capabilities, he argues, this would create a culture of apathy among the youth.
Bohol's New Face
culled from the Philippine Daily Inquirer
After handily hurdling the bar exams last year, Adam Jala, 27, is set for another challenge—running for representative of the 3rd District of Bohol under Lakas-CMD.
Although he is the son of the incumbent representative, he is not exempted from having to court votes. He goes around all 49 towns of his district, talking to local leaders and speaking in rallies. He breaks out into a smile while recalling his very first public speaking engagement, where he had to speak to hundreds of people in straight Visayan dialect.
Why run as representative when he could start with, say, councilor? Adam readily answers, “The task of a representative is very unique. He is elected only locally, yet he is tasked to create laws for the country. This is a position that needs both local and national perspective.”
His law degree from Ateneo de Manila University, as well as his familiarity with the problems of his district, would also come in handy. He says that he would rather run for office while still young, as he believes that his youth is an advantage.
“Youth means idealism. The intention for joining public service is pure and untainted, and service is the utmost goal. The drive is public service, not politics.”
He brushes aside criticisms that since he is young, he is inexperienced and irresponsible. If younger candidates start to doubt their own capabilities, he argues, this would create a culture of apathy among the youth.
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