Judges have a field day as singers freeze
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The presence of the judges seemed to drain the contestants of any creativity last week having first made their appearance just in front of an adoring audience, with no jury passing judgment on their singing talent.
Not even Francois, the woman who goes by the name Kedibonye, appeared brave enough to stand before the jury, despite trying hard to deliver with confidence. This is the same contestant who put on a super star performance with the rendition of Queen's Too Much Love Will Kill You, the previous week. This time, despite traces of talent and confidence, Kedibonye was shaken and somehow forgot the lyrics in the middle of her song of choice.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...