Romulo Neri IN, Corazon dela Paz OUT

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Once again the controversial Romulo Neri is in the limelight but not in relation to the ZTE NBN deal anymore but due to his appointment as the new Social Security System (SSS) Chief to replace the outgoing Corazon dela Paz effective August 1. The buzz regarding Neri’s holding the position creates different speculations on politicians, institutions and the feared SSS members.

Musing of an SSS member…

I’m an SSS member since 1995 and as a concerned citizen as well I do have my doubts too on why replace a certain appointee who is efficiently and effectively performing her tasks??? And of all people why Neri??? The issue on his intelligence is not the question since he graduated with high honors and his unparalleled professional experience but the big weight now lies on the integrity of Neri after the controversial ZTE NBN Deal. Can he serve the SSS members in all honesty and honor??? Can he not be manipulated by those people in the government when it comes to management of SSS funds???

There are many questions need to be answered and there are many fears to overcome but appointing is a privilege of the President of the Philippines and what all SSS members can only do now is to hope and pray that nothing worst will happen to SSS, now and ever.