Straddling the world of arts
Friday, October 23, 2015
Leshie Lovesong
The artist, who started as a poet in 2006, told Arts and Culture in an interview that she manages her time, no wonder she has been able to push her arts all at once.
A lawyer by profession, Leshie said her employer, Dow and Associates had been helpful by giving her time to pursue her other talents. “It’s all part of the package. I have to continue with my skills,” she said. Having revitalised her singing talent later during her career, Leshie said she loves everything equally. “I don’t compromise anything, I feel like I can’t excel without the other,” she said.
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...