Pasig Lawmaker Enlightens Young New Lifers About Leadership

“What makes a leader?”

That’s the question Pasig Congressman Roman Romulo tried to answer when he gave a talk about governance and leadership to Grade 2 students of MGC New Life Christian Academy (MGCNLCA) last January 26 at the school auditorium.

Romulo was invited by the Lower Primary Department to provide Bethany students an insight into the responsibilities of a member of Congress, as part of the student inquiry on leadership. 

During the forum, the congressman emphasized the role of education, not only in leadership but in the students’ future endeavors. “There are so [many] things to learn and when you learn so much, you have such an advantage over the rest… The experiences you have here [in school] will probably help you in your future career,” he affirmed. 

Moreover, Romulo emphasized the government’s duty to assist citizens after they have taken the steps to help themselves. He also mentioned the importance of having laws in society, highlighting that the lack of order would lead to chaos.

The congressman also delved into the motivations behind his entry into public service. Romulo revealed that after nine years of law school, he developed a passion and desire to reform and refine existing legislation. Drawing from personal experiences as a member of a political family, the lawyer emphasized his commitment to aiding those in need of support.

The representative from Pasig’s lone district comes from a long line of public servants, including his father, former Senator and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo; his sister, former Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat; and his great-uncle, former UN General Assembly President Carlos P. Romulo.

“Most of us really want to step up and help those who want to be helped. And that is why I think that serves as a good inspiration to continue what we do in government,” the lawmaker stated.

Romulo urged the students to establish a strong foundation on their beliefs, in case they encounter conflicts in the future. The politician noted, “Even though there are many suggestions and many, many opinions, you must always fall back to those two things: your moral foundation and your educational foundation.”

The congressman concluded by commending the students for asking insightful and difficult questions, and he encouraged them to use that skill in questioning the government.