Senator Juan Ponce Enrile to people attacking BBM's academic credentials: What is important is the ability to think and decide

 

In reaction to the endless attack of BBM’s academic qualification from the camp of his Kakampink rival, former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile has run to the defense of the man believed to be the favorite to succeed President Duterte, if based on his consistent showing in nationwide poll surveys since last year.

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Enrile said talking about BBM’s academic qualifications is already irrelevant at this time.

Senator Enrile mentioned that our political history is filled with individuals who rose to power with no academic credentials.

He cited the likes of Emilio Aguinaldo, Andres Bonifacio, Ramon Magsaysay among many leaders as prime examples.

Senator Enrile said what is important is ability to think and decide.

According to his experience, Senator Enrile said there were so many bar topnotchers who could not think on their in the courtroom.

Here are some of the comments from netizens.

One netizen commented to express his agreement with Senator Enrile’s argument.

I agree. It is real and practical words from you Sir Pres. Johnny. The result of bar Examination is one thing. The decision making during the practice of your career is another thing moreso to those bar topnotchers.

A second also echoed Senator Enrile’s line of thinking.

I agree sir. Diplomas and degrees are over rated and does not guarantee good leadership

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A third remarked that indeed it is not all about diplomas, many people succeeded because of street smarts and good decision making.

Agree po senator, it’s not all about diploma maraming taong umangat dahil sa diskarte and tamang desisyon. Meron nga diyan atty. Kuno mag kuwenta lang sablay pa. Tapos ipapangalandakan economista. Without any proof how come?

You may now read Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s original FB post below.

Eight days before election day, some of us are still talking about the academic qualification of BBM. To me that is already irrelevant at this time. By the way, our political history is replete with individuals who rose to power with no academic credentials. For instance, Emilio Aguinaldo, Andres Bonifacio, Amang Rodriguez, Alejandro Almendras, Rogelio de la Rosa, Ramon Magsaysay, Vicente Madrigal and many others. What is important is the ability to think and decide. In my experience, there were so many bar topnotchers who could not think on their feet in the courtroom.

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