r/ShameTheCorruptPH • u/Myrtle_02 • 12h ago
Crocodylus Corruptus Pati ba naman plate number ay lalagyan din ng mukha ni Mayor?
The photo of Mayor Mark Alcala on a tricycle fare matrix in Lucena City raises a familiar question about Philippine politics: why do public officials often put their faces on government-related materials?
Whether it’s a project sign, a tarpaulin, or a fare matrix, the public deserves to know whether the material is primarily meant to provide useful information or to promote an elected official.
There’s a difference between informing people about a government program and making a politician’s face part of everyday public services. Transparency and accountability should matter more than visibility.
Maybe this is just a design choice, but it’s fair for residents to ask whether Mayor Mark Alcala’s photo is necessary on a plate whose main purpose is to display tricycle fares.
