On Integrity

I compared the integrity to a person. He is Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.  Sec. Jesse Robredo, he had a simple life, even his high position in the government and not steal coffers to be used for wealthy.

He asks no special treatment from his hosts.  He sleeps his way on a slow boat to Siasi in Sulu, takes a shower in dirty bathrooms, eats in turo-turo, lodges in cheap hotels, and takes buses instead of cars.  I know because he has shamed us so many times by saying yes to all difficulties, and going to places, where we were afraid to go.
 
Sec. Jesse Robredo became a legend.  He was proclaimed “Dangal ng Bayan”, Outstanding Young Man, and Ramon Magsaysay awardee for Government Service in 2000.  In all humility, he knelt down and prayed.  The voice spoke in his heart again.  “Now, you must be a leader for others, showing them how to serve their kingdoms well.”  In disbelief, he asked, “But I have no wealth.  I have no magic that can turn mice into horses and pumpkins into a coach”.  The voice replied “You have more than enough, because you have credibility and goodwill.  Go and multiply.”
 

Integrity is a very clear line, it’s either you have it or you don’t. It’s not hard to achieve if we have faith in God and been a good follower no matter where we are or what we do. This ethical virtue echoes and can transform others to have hope and to do good deeds by being an example to others. Holding what is the truth, performing what is righteous and having faith among men…