Open Letter of Jonvic Remulla to Boying Remulla
Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla posted an open letter on his Facebook page addressed to his older brother-Cavite 7th District Representative Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla for alleged disrespect of the Philippine National Anthem and ABS-CBN franchise hearing.
This was after a video of the congressman leaked on social media doing something on his desk while the “Lupang Hinirang” is being played in the plenary hall.
But before commencing his interpellation at the ABS-CBN franchise hearing on Wednesday, July 1, the lawmaker apologized.
He explained that a question for the hearing suddenly came to mind as the National Anthem was being played.
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Meanwhile, Jonvic Remulla earlier published on his official Facebook page an open letter addressed to his older brother Boying Remulla about the National Anthem issue and ABS-CBN hearing.
Here’s the open letter of Jonvic Remulla to his brother Boying Remulla.
Kuya,
That wasn’t you.
We have attended countless flag ceremonies together in the Capitol. We are always on time. We have always treated the people with respect. We have always stood and held our hands to our chest. That wasn’t you on the Batasan floor. You were never like that.
I cannot imagine the intensity of the legislative responsibilities in Congress. That’s why the work never really interested me. It’s for the intelligent and diligent people like you.
Tamad ang aking natural. Nagkaroon lang ng bahid ng sipag nung ako ay naging gobernador na.
Our father was a very busy man when we were growing up. He had a law practice and then he became Governor. You practically raised me as the father figure in the house. I learned a lot from you. The values of standing up for what is right and fighting for it, if need be.
The values of integrity in work and the primacy of the people’s interest. The values of being graceful when making decisions and thanking people when it goes right, and owning up to it when it goes wrong.
However, the issue is not about you and me. Our work is far too important than that. As you always said: “We are just stewards of the position. We do not own it.”
I am only learning about the issue of ABS-CBN through the Congressional hearings. The issue on Channel 43, the taxes, the franchise, and the rest.
So let what we can control, speak:
We owe the people to be respectful. We owe the people clarity. We owe the country FACTS. As leaders, we owe the people examples of civility which they can learn from.
Whether we like it or not, as public servants our behaviour shapes and influences others. Our language becomes the people’s language. Our attitude is seen and judged everyday.
Let’s be the better person. Let’s be the clearer person. Let the facts speak louder than our own words.
Your brother,
Jonvic
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Note: Only the important parts of the open letter has been posted in this article. The top portion was excluded for the reader’s convenience.