cvj
My SG ex-colleagues manages Offshore offices in Hyderabad, Shenzen and Manila. She observes that the employees in Manila need more TLC
Jego
Nice way of saying theyre not as smart?
cvj
not that aspect. more of emotional care
cvj
got reminded of this by the firestorm from PNoy's no-show at Villamor because he chose to attend the Mitsubishi plant opening
Jego
the tampo if we can call it that is justified. pinoys saw it as a national tragedy. that made the hours he spent with the families look like mere damage control
Jego
saw the deaths of the cops as a natl tragedy i meant
cvj
most FB commenters seem to agree, Filipinos need a national Mommy, more than a Dad
Jego
i think he shouldve bailed on the Mitsubishi plant thing myself. sent Binay or Kris instead.
cvj
many are now vying to be his Protocol officer
Jego
What do you think of his choosing to go to the Mitsubishi thing instead of the ceremonies at Villamor?
cvj
personally i think he should not have gone there but i don't take it against him, it was a tough call. i also don't view the meeting up with families the next day is 'damage control'
cvj
just my opinion
Jego
i thought it was an easy call, personally. apparently PNoy thought so too, but in the other direction. 
cvj
someone with better political instincts would have milked the arrival ceremnonies for all its worth
Jego
No doubt about it. PNoy would have. Had he showed up. Unfortunately he chose the Mitsubishi ceremonies.
Jego
wouldnt have, i meant
cvj
i think because he genuinely thought it would benefit the country, politicking was not in his mind at that time
cvj
anyhow that validates my SG friend's observation, she feels she has to more like a Mommy when dealing with Filipinos
Jego
You mean she has to be very careful when criticizing them or theyll make tampo?
Jego
And the fact that Pinoys were upset that he chose Mitsubishi is bec Pinoys need a mommy to console them bec people died?
cvj
exactly
Jego
The irony of this exchange hasnt escaped me. Youre arguing for cold, hard, emotionless, bottom-line facts and Im arguing for the emotion of mourning. Usually other way around. 
Jego
Mitsubishi good for the country so Pinoys should grow a pair and not pine for Mom.
cvj
Dad was closing a deal to help feed the family which is why he missed the casket's arrival. He thought it was forgiveable because he would be there the next day during the wake anyway. Typical miscalculation
Jego
Good analogy as far as it goes. But he couldve sent Tito since it was just ceremonial anyway since it was a done deal, and met the casket with the rest of the family.
Jego
It wasnt as if Mitsubishi would make tampo and leave if he didnt show up. So yeah it was a miscalculation. (and makes me suspect his illness isnt depression but asperger's).
cvj
less concerned about his 'illness' as compared to that widespread Filipino trait
Jego
it a good trait or a bad trait in your opinion?
cvj
i can still remember my SG friend roll her eyes, what do you think?
Jego
she thinks it's a bad trait. what about you?
cvj
i'm rolling my eyes as well, so yes, not saying we should suddenly become as cold as SG's but toning it down somewhat would help
Jego
I think since it's a trait, management has to know how to handle that kind of worker.
cvj
yeah, she's handling it, no choice
cvj
but it does reflect on us
Jego
That's good. I hope it isnt stressing her out. Management has to come to grips with the fact that people different and it's as much art as science. in fact more art.
cvj
it is, she has to be a Mommy in the office aside from being one at home
sparkeh
this female colleague of your filipina?
cvj
Singaporean
sparkeh
ahhhh lol ok
sparkeh
may i repost this exchange on fb? i won't be naming you of course
cvj
go ahead
sparkeh
case in point 
IKALAT PO NATIN PARA MAKARATING SA GAGONG PANGULO NG...
cvj
Panda Panda
What forms of TLC does your ex-colleague have to resort to?
cvj
One weekend, she was trying to call the Manila office because of a Client escalation. She cannot contact anyone in Manila,,,
cvj
...when she reprimanded that person, (he or she) got upset and complained that my SG colleague was disrupting family time
cvj
She had to change tone and patiently explain why it is important for the Manila office to be contactable
Panda Panda
Ah. 
cvj
And not to take the reprimand personally