Living In Peace
Monday, November 23, 2015
In pursuance of meaning of this I learnt that being at peace accords one a highest form of positive energy that transcends human love and this form neutralises all negativity. I walked in one government department one day just to drop a letter and the system maintains getting a number for any service request. My number was over a 1,000 and I kept peace. After 15minutes a lady called me and said, “I saw you yesterday. Why do they ask you to join the queue again? She took the letter and registered it. I smiled and thanked her. I was never there before. In another episode I got to a mall and parking lot was full. As I passed the security guard I greeted him and smiled. He ushered me in to a VIP parking, and this was not about the car but my attitude, for according to Mother Theresa, peace begins with a smile. Being at peace is good for our health. In peace we laugh more, and laughter is medicine for the heart.
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...