“A good scapegoat is nearly as welcome as a solution to a problem.” That axiom tailor-fits the excuse that National Economic and Development Authority’s Ralph Recto peddled.
“As a result of the global financial crisis”, the NEDA director general said, “it is possible … Philippine’ compliance with Millennium Development Goals would be delayed.' ”
No --- sir. It’s not only possible. It is dead certain we’ll flunk crucial MDG targets such as maternal death rates, schooling or eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. Converting world recession into a scapegoat won’t wash.
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