Elected government officials need to show example of how to be law abiding citizens.
They must practice what they preach, they must walk their talk.
It is important that as they seek the mandate of the electorate and before they enter into public office, they display fine example of following the laws. One such example is the law on keeping their campaign materials within the bounds of environmental laws.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has reminded all national and local candidates as well as their supporters to refrain from posting their campaign posters on trees.
According to election laws, campaign materials should only be posted at the poster areas designated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Putting up tarpaulins and streamers on trees using iron nails could also damage the condition of trees.
Let’s see who follows and who ignores the law. A good leader should cascade to his followers the responsibility of following the law.
Now, that’s the first test people should look out for in choosing their next government officials.
