A Simple Man
By ARIES1973
@ARIES1973 (11944)
Legaspi, Philippines
August 31, 2012 7:41am CST
He can walk at the town proper without any bodyguard. He can walk in shorts and slippers. He drives his own car. And most of all he always come to the office very early. I admired him for that. This is the first time I ever seen a head of a municipality to be as simple as him. You would not even recognize him if he goes with the crowd of people. You would think he is just an ordinary citizen. But no. For he is the municipal mayor of the place where I am presently assigned.
I salute you sir!
8 responses
@deazil (4730)
• United States
31 Aug 12
How refreshing to hear of an honest politician in today's world! He is a rare individual and I'm sure he has the respect and love of the people in his town. Sadly, he belongs to a very small minority of political figures. He sets a good example for his peers, although truthfully, I don't think any of them are paying attention.
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@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Sep 12
I am new in this place and only assigned her temporarily. Nobody tell me about this. I am just an observant individual. First thing I noticed, he was there when we had our first flag raising ceremony activity but I just ignore it, I said it's part of the job. But since I also came to the office early, everyday, I also noticed that he is also doing the same. Wow! was the only thing I've said. We had our practice for the street dancing, he is also there in shorts and also dancing, and I don't even noticed him at first just when I have to make turn as part of the step that I noticed him. Not only that, there are still other instances that make me appreciate him even more.
@jricky1 (6797)
• China
2 Sep 12
It is really admirable to see such simple man. I there it must be such a pure heart in his heart and not esay to being mean to people. Though someone is working in office they still normal people. So i think this helps him to be more closer to citizens.
@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
2 Sep 12
Yes jricky! Even the employees and other residents have a positive feedback.
@lampar (7584)
• United States
2 Sep 12
No kidding! He sure sound very simple as a municipal mayor, he walk around without bodyguards and can walk in shorts and slippers. That is very cool for him, he probably just want to live like a 'normal' man and doesn't want to show off his wealth and status to the residents of his municipality. He may well turn out to be the first mayor in your country that doesn't require bodyguards to keep him safe in the land, i assume that is a common practice for mayor to have body guards around him because of too much violence activity going around the block, and many people are looking for the head of municipality for kill joy. if he is the first man to do so without bodyguard, then he fully deserve your salute, Pal! 

@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
2 Sep 12
I have known that there are also others who are just like him but I don't know them personally. He is the first as far as I am concern because I actually seen it. I just don't expect it because in my own place, I can see a different situation. It is also good to be transferred in other place from time to time. We could compare different situations. Thank you for sharing lampar! Have a nice day!
@jaiho2009 (39140)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
I admire simple person especially those influential person but acts so simple.
I know someone in our hometown who do the same.
You can never tell he belong to politics and is famous.
Those kind of people are real people/human inside and out.
@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Sep 12
Hi jaiho. It's good to know that there are also other people having the same characteristic. I hope they multiply so that our government will be run by honest people.
@penrockerchic (1903)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
Which place would that be? That is one good man. A real public servant. Seldom do we encounter people who are really as down to earth as that man you are referring to. I just wish we could have more of them in our country, simple, punctual, and so worthy of the title "Honorable". They deserve to be respected and be known so that some politicians would follow in his footsteps. I think I'd prefer to see him featured in my evening news instead of seeing those hypocritical politicians who always seem to seek for media coverage and public attention for personal and political purposes.
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@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Sep 12
Oh that is a good idea penrockerchic! I will try to find a way. I am not a journalist and as of now we are just so busy preparing our reports. But I will try to find a way that this man can be featured in some programs.
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
31 Aug 12
Hi friend, good to hear about this simple person, really it is hard to see such kind of simple persons in this modern days, most of the politicians are interested in living the luxury life and increasing their bank balance, really this person is unique and different and deserved for our appreciation
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@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Sep 12
I just can not hold the information to myself because first time that I ever see a man with this characteristic personally.
@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
Reminds me of someone very close to me. He was the only politician I know whom I can say is a real public servant. He was very down to earth. He walked in simple clothes and be amongst the poor. Anybody could just approach him any time of the day, even in his sleep. He would wake up to help those in need.
Too bad he's no longer here. He could have done better things to our town if he were alive.
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@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Sep 12
These kind of persons are worth the praise. I hope there will be servants from new generations who have the same characteristics. Thank you toni for sharing.
@roshigo58 (4856)
• Pune, India
31 Aug 12
Hi,
It is very surprising that head of the municipality is humble and simple. Now a days very few people who are on the higher position but are not boastful for their position. But we can find that these people don't behave kindly with others. They don't give respect to others. They have only self interest and don't care about others.
@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
31 Aug 12
Yes. He is one of a kind. And I apoporeciate him for that.








