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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark Timothy J. Libunao is a 32-year old registered Medical Technologist, a father to a 5-year old amiable and smart little boy and a husband to a registered Physical Therapist. He is an accomplished campus journalist, student leader, businessman, salesman and most of all, a loving father and husband, an obedient son, a caring brother, a very loyal and dear friend.


An Editor-in-Chief of his high school and college publications, a student council president for three years in college, a volunteer grade school teacher and a social mobilizer who was able to spearhead various community projects in Quezon City. He led several national organizations including the Quezon City Red Cross Youth Council, College Editors' Guild of the Philippines, Jesuit Volunteers of the Philippines and Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students. His glorious years came when he was elected as a student commissioner of the National Youth Commission under the Office of the President of the Philippines last 2002 and 2003. He worked and was designated as the Chief Medical Technologist of Murphy Diagnostic & Multi-Specialty Center and Hope Medical & Multi-Specialty Center in Quezon City before he entered medical school.

He is the eldest son of Mr. Freddie Mandario Libunao & Mrs. Ma. Sonia Jaleco Jesena of Hughes St., Maasin, Iloilo. He has two siblings: Bryan Paul graduated with a Masters Degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications in the University of Asia and the Pacific and Maria Mikaela who is a second year Medical Technology student of Centro Escolar University.

His wife, Ma. Theresa Acay of Marikina City is a registered Physical Therapist while his son Mikhail Thaddeus is a pre-school pupil of Jesus Christ Saves Global Outreach Christian Academy (JCA) in Quezon City.

He finished his grade school and high school in Ateneo de Iloilo (formerly Santa Maria Catholic School). He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology in World Citi Colleges and was awarded as the Most Outstanding Intern of the Year of Philippine Heart Center & World Citi Medical Center. He is presently on his third year Post Graduate course as Doctor of Medicine in Far Eastern University - Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation where he served as the Treasurer of the Medicine Student Council last 2007 and 2009. He was a former faculty of the KATINKO Wellness Institute Foundation Inc. where he taught Anatomy & Physiology, Massage Economics, Microbiology, Parasitology and Public Hygiene to Massage Therapists. Presently, he is one of the board of directors of Healthville Inc., a wellness company he co-founded with his brother.



Monday, April 12, 2010

MY CRITERIA FOR SOON TO BE LEADERS OF THE PHILIPPINES


ROLES (ISSUES ON COMPETENCE)

I. Navigator-Strategist
Clear vision: Ability to
a) Steer the country to its destination as a just and humane society
b) Properly address the causes of poverty and other social problems
c) Discern and prioritize among conflicting interests with the common
` `good in mind
d) Address and manage crises

II. Mobilizer
Effectively leads the executive department.
Proactively builds alliances to achieve complex objectives.
Attracts and empowers the right people with the right skills and
` `motivations for government service.
Anticipates and diffuses roadblocks to change initiatives.
Uses appropriate and legitimate persuasion techniques to gain
` `support from decision makers.

III. Servant Leader
Serves the people with a genuinely caring heart and is a good
` `example to follow.
Sacrifices personal, family or other vested interests for the
` `common good.
Displays humility and reaches out to all sectors.
Good work ethics. Continuous learner.

IV. Captivator
Inspires unity and trust, optimism among the people.
Builds trust in the presidency and the government.
Understands ideals and aspirations of ordinary Filipino.
Conveys simple but compelling picture of the country's
` `vision and goals.
Effectively partners with media to inform and build support
` `for programs and advocacies.
Walks the talk.

v. Guardian of the National Wealth and Patrimony
Ensures that the national wealth and resources are used properly.
Strong political will.
Champions the fight against graft and corruption.
Ensures a a level playing field and promotes competence
` `and professionalism.

VI. Competence
Excellent manager and outstanding leader.
User of technology, analytical and conceptual thinker, creative,
` `articulate, knowledgeable.
Possesses outstanding track record of competence.



ATTRIBUTES (ISSUES ON CHARACTER)

I. Integrity
Outstanding character manifested in his/her personal vision
` `and mission in life, values and beliefs.
Has integrity - walks the talk.
Honest, sincere, humble, passionate, spiritual and is not corrupt.
Accountable and does not take advantage of his/her
` `position of power.
Faithfulness to God and family.

II. Conviction and Commitment
Passionately pursues the vision of a people that is truly free,
` `God-loving, patriotic, disciplined and united with a strong
` `sense of community.
Fully committed to the constitution and the democratic way of life.
Committed to resolve poverty, protect the environment and
` `improve education.
Committed to a Biblical, Christian and Godly values
` `(family, sanctity of life, marriage)

III. Compassion
Manifested sympathy and strong desire to reach out and help
` `the disadvantaged, the poor, the handicapped, the elderly
` `and the marginalized.
Able to feel the suffering and plight of the people with a firm resolve
` `to alleviate their suffering.
A person for others.

IV. Country Above Self
Puts the interest of the country ahead of personal, family and other
` `vested interests.
Exemplifies the national core values as expressed in the constitution
` `(truth, justice, freedom, love, equality and peace).