Many people were surprised at the sudden announcement of Senator Chiz Escudero that he is leaving the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC). The young senator implied that he is leaving the party so as not to be tied up by restrictions imposed by NPC. He also added that his party should only be the ones composed of the Filipino People.
It is a dilemma for a leader with conviction to be a part of a political party that has no clear stand on the issues rocking the country. The NPC is a political party that has “no guts,” so to speak. It is not clear if the NPC is a pro-administration coalition or in the camp of the opposition. Because of this, the NPC can coalesce either with the groups allied with President Arroyo or join the opposition, based on what may become more profitable after the 2010 Presidential Elections.
NPC’s lack of clear stand on the many political issues works well for Danding Cojuangco, NPC’s founder. Danding is both a business tycoon and proprietor of the NPC. This set – up of NPC is a sign that the political party is just a business venture of a single businessman and not a genuine political party that is guided by clear ideologies. It is understandable why NPC chose to be “fence sitter” on political issues. Danding Cojuangco, as a “switik” businessman, is just making sure that he can maximize his profit and influence on the next administration. He does not want to irritate the possible winners of the presidential race and lose his influence on the next president. Business-wise, it is logical to court all presidential aspirants, either in the administration or in the opposition.
If the current set – up works well with Danding, it is not so with Chiz Escudero. His stands on political issues in the country are incompatible with that of Danding’s. NPC is just being a heavy baggage that mars the convictions of the senator. Chiz Escudero, as a leader with guts, experienced dilemma in staying with the gutless political party.
Chiz Escudero’s departure from NPC is admirable. It only means that he can sacrifice many things for the sake of his ideologies. However, we are yet to know his true convictions in the days to come. But, nonetheless, Chiz gets a “thumb’s up” from me.
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