Pres. Aquino climbs stairs @ Changi Water Reclamation Plant

“No problem.” This was the remarks of President Noynoy Aquino to the Singaporean officials who profusely apologized to him after the an elevator from Changi Water Reclamation Plant got troubled. The water treatment plant was the first stop for the day of the president but he was still all smiles after the incident. The president visited the facility to see how Singapore supplies its residents with clean water, while looking for ways on how the Philippines could adopt the system.

In this incident, the president not only showed his cabinet members but also the world that we must always keep our feet on the ground and at times sacrifice special treatments in the name of public service. Hearing the reports about the trip, I believed the meetings were successful and beneficial for both Singapore and the Philippines.

Singapore is one country to look for as an inspiration on how they progresses as a country.