In the Public Square: How do we elect good local gov’t leaders?

What should we look for in our local candidates?

The campaign period for local effective offices begins on March 28. 

What should we look for in our local candidates? More to the point, how do we make sure that the best qualified LGU candidates are the ones who get elected?

Regardless of political color, many Filipino voters want effective, empowering, and ethical leaders. 

In this episode of In the Public Square, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by Jess Lorenzo, a core member of the Kaya Natin Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership. He is also a senior professional lecturer at De La Salle University. The Kaya Natin Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership has been involved in the search for such leaders since it started in 2008. To date, it has recognized over 60 Kaya Natin “champions.”

Watch the episode on Wednesday, March 26, at 8 pm. -Rappler.com