True measure

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s recent State of the Nation characterized by various issues, intrigues, praise, and everything in between.

What do the numbers say? Some view the investments and loans promised by China and Russia as good indicators. Those concerned about the economy cite sustained GDP growth, stock exchange positive indicators, as well.

On the other side of the fence, deaths of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs). Others interpret the inability of the President to crush the Marawi siege after more than a couple of months as an indicator that he is not up to the job.

What then best measures the performance of a president? Why do people have various views of measuring one’s performance? For those managing one’s health, people are looking at the numbers lost in waistline, pounds and fat percentage. Others claim that the overall health and wellness of a person is more important, regardless of one’s size and shape. You are healthy if you do not get sick, can live an active lifestyle and do not smoke nor drink.

It is worth noting that in organizations and firms, people look at performance measurement using various lenses. This article is not a political one, nor is it a health-tips corner. The examples I cited are just meant to point out that people have