APPICATION LETTER

July 13, 2023

Mr. Abdulrahman S. Rasid

Hiring Manager
Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Marawi City

Dear Mr. Rasid,

Greetings of Peace and Prosperity!
I am writing this letter to response your advertisement posted in your Facebook page. I would
like to apply as a Engineer III and I am very interested to occupy this job.
I am a registered Civil Engineer and a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in
Philippine Engineering and Agro-Industrial College, Inc. on August 2021. I am currently
working as a Civil Site Engineer at Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in
Marawi City. I also worked in Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) as Construction
Engineer for more than a year. I have acquainted myself with a range of skills that would allow
me to blend with your corporation.
My experiences provided me on different civil engineering works. From your advertisement, I
can see that you are looking for candidates who have excellent skills that are relevant to civil
engineers. I have a thorough knowledge of the processes of construction in ground and field-
based engineering projects, water and electric systems, as well as excellent interpersonal and
communication skills. My organizational and multitasking abilities are advanced.
Together with this letter, I attach herewith my resume for your full consideration. I appreciate
your time reviewing my application, and it will be a pleasure for me to attend an interview with
you at your convenient time.
Thank you and God speed!

Sincerely yours,
Al-Gamdy A. Ampuan, RCE
 POSITION PAPER
The result of the Philippines 2022 presidential elections is that Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos
Jr., son of the former dictator and a president as well, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., became the
country’s 17th president, succeeding president Rodrigo Duterte in June. Marcos Jr.’s victory in
one of the Philippines’ most consequential elections since the 1986 People Power Revolution
brought back democracy to the country after 21 years of Marcos Sr.’s rule — 14 years of them
under martial law — has alarmed people who lived through one of the darkest periods in
Philippine history. The efforts led to an unprecedented landslide victory for Marcos with over his
nemesis, Vice President Leni Robredo, and the other candidates.
Apart from the dark pall cast over Marcos Jr.’s presidency by his family’s history of repression,
cronyism, and kleptocracy, much of the concern expressed not only by the opposition but also
particularly by certain quarters of the Philippines’ policy community, have much to do with the
lack of clarity of his platform. With the candidate having snubbed all presidential debates, many
are left guessing how the Marcos administration is going to address the many challenges facing
the Philippines. There are also fears that with Sara Duterte as vice president, Marcos Jr. will
protect his predecessor from investigations and possible prosecution for human rights violations
and extrajudicial killings carried out during his “war on drugs” policy.
Marcos Jr.’s simple message of “unity” conveyed throughout his campaign has failed to outline
any concrete policies on how, for example, he is going to steer the country into economic
recovery after the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other pressing issues — like
the growing food crisis, compounded by the ongoing war in Ukraine; water and resource
scarcity; growing energy demands; and the urgent need to marshal adequate resources to address
the multifaceted impact of climate change on people’s safety from more frequent and severe
natural disasters — also need clear policy direction.
On the other hand, Bongbong Marcos vows to be a leader for every Filipino and stands steadfast
behind his vision of uniting the nation and delivering a brighter future for the people. President
Bongbong chose windmills to represent his campaign as a universal symbol of hope and
resilience. It signals a new era for the Philippines’ willingness and readiness to address pressing
problems, and to re-energize development. It is a token of Bongbong Marcos’s commitment to
positive change and to giving new hope to all Filipinos.
As Marcos Jr. takes over the presidency in June 2022, many questions remain. Will he provide a
better life for Filipinos and unite a polarized country? Can he allay growing fears about the
return of dictatorship, and guarantee that human rights will be protected and democracy will
prevail? Will he ensure that the country’s sovereignty and national interests will not be
compromised vis-à-vis worries of Chinese aggression? Can he restore confidence and assure the
country’s external partners, particularly the U.S. and Japan, of the Philippines’ commitment to a
rules-based international order? With many more questions to come, time will tell if Marcos Jr.
will rise to the occasion.
As these events are about to happen and what might happen, we can see this kind of leadership
as a motivation to ourselves to be more considerable, observable, and kind to everybody else.
This world we live only matters and be its best when a good leader is watching and protecting his
or her people over the endless obstacles that will be happening in the future.