Karina Constantino-David
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Karina Constantino-David is a former Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission of the Philippines
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, David earned a Bachelor of Arts
in Sociology
at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1966. She completed academic requirements in the Master of Arts
in Sociology
program (orals lacking) from the same university in 1968. She obtained a Master of Arts
in Economic and Social Studies from The Victoria University of Manchester
in England
in 1974.
On January 22, 2008, Karina Constantino-David stated that 40% of 3,000 government officials, including Cabinet officials, are unqualified to hold their positions: "these officials, consisting of managers, directors, assistant secretaries and undersecretaries, do not have the appropriate educational background and skills to perform their duties well; they don't have the correct educational skills and appropriate background plus experience to perform their respective duties well."
Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye, meanwhile, said that David's "sweeping generalizations in a luncheon speech do a disservice to the over one million civil servants, both career and appointed, who work diligently each and every day to serve the people of the Philippines."
From 1997 to 1998, David was the President of Eco-Shelter, Inc., a private company involved in shelter construction and development of alternative housing materials.
She was also the Executive Director of Harnessing Self-Reliant Initiatives and Knowledge (HASIK) from 1988-1998. HASIK is a non-government organization involved in urban poor empowerment, gender development, protection of children and adolescents, and housing and livelihood projects.
From 1999 until her appointment to the CSC, David was president of Property Solutions, Inc., a private company that offers innovative and alternative interventions to various property issues.
In 1989, she was a consultant for the women's mission of GTZ or Deutsche Gessellscahft Fur Technische Zusammenarbeit and the Canadian International Development Agency
(CIDA).
From 1988 to 1989, David was the over-all consultant of the Philippine Development Plan for Women at the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women
(NCRFW). David rendered consultancy services at the NCRFW from 1995 to 96 for the Philippine Plan for Gender Responsive Development.
. The couple has four children, including broadcast journalist Kara David
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Civil Service Commission (Philippines)
The Civil Service Commission of the Philippines is a government agency which deals with civil service matters and conflict resolution. It is tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the integrity of government actions and processes. The commission was originally founded in 1900 through Act...
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Early life and education
Daughter to historian Renato ConstantinoRenato Constantino
Renato Constantino was an influential Filipino historian. He was a known leftist historian of the Philippines. He is the father-in-law of political commentator Randy David.-Works:*The Philippines: A Past Revisited...
, David earned a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1966. She completed academic requirements in the Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
program (orals lacking) from the same university in 1968. She obtained a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Economic and Social Studies from The Victoria University of Manchester
Victoria University of Manchester
The Victoria University of Manchester was a university in Manchester, England. On 1 October 2004 it merged with the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology to form a new entity, "The University of Manchester".-1851 - 1951:The University was founded in 1851 as Owens College,...
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in 1974.
Civil service chief
David was appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on February 23, 2001 as Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission, succeeding Corazon Alma G. De Leon.On January 22, 2008, Karina Constantino-David stated that 40% of 3,000 government officials, including Cabinet officials, are unqualified to hold their positions: "these officials, consisting of managers, directors, assistant secretaries and undersecretaries, do not have the appropriate educational background and skills to perform their duties well; they don't have the correct educational skills and appropriate background plus experience to perform their respective duties well."
Controversy
David drew flak from government workers for her comments on the qualifications of presidential appointees. In a statement, the Convergence of Vigilant, Empowered and Responsible Government Employees said David failed to professionalize the bureaucracy after serving almost as long as President Arroyo, and that her comments were "very unprofessional and uncalled for". Babae sa Kaunlaran, another organization of government workers, also criticized the statement as highly political. Public criticism centered on the fact that David's husband, broadcaster Randy David, is a known anti-Arroyo critic associated with leftist groups.Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye, meanwhile, said that David's "sweeping generalizations in a luncheon speech do a disservice to the over one million civil servants, both career and appointed, who work diligently each and every day to serve the people of the Philippines."
Early work
David started working in 1966 as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Sociology of the University of the Philippines Diliman. She became an Assistant Professor from 1970 to 1975. In 1986, she was appointed Undersecretary in the Department of Social Welfare and Development. From 1975, David has been a Professor of Community Development at the University's College of Social Work and Community Development.Leadership experience
David chaired the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) from 1998 to 1999. In this capacity, she made housing and urban development goals and strategies, monitored targets, and broadened private sector participation. She also proposed legislation and made policies for asset disposition. She was heading the boards of all shelter agencies in the Philippines.From 1997 to 1998, David was the President of Eco-Shelter, Inc., a private company involved in shelter construction and development of alternative housing materials.
She was also the Executive Director of Harnessing Self-Reliant Initiatives and Knowledge (HASIK) from 1988-1998. HASIK is a non-government organization involved in urban poor empowerment, gender development, protection of children and adolescents, and housing and livelihood projects.
From 1999 until her appointment to the CSC, David was president of Property Solutions, Inc., a private company that offers innovative and alternative interventions to various property issues.
Sociocivic affairs
David held leadership posts at the Caucus of Development NGO Networks (President, 1989-1998); Women's Action Network for Development (Vice chairperson, 1990-1998); Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (Chairperson, 1989-1995); Independent Commission on Population and the Quality of Life (Commissioner, 1992-1996); and People's Forum for Habitat II (National Convenor, 1995-1996). David also served as consultant to poverty and women's program policy planning of the Asian and Pacific Development Centre.In 1989, she was a consultant for the women's mission of GTZ or Deutsche Gessellscahft Fur Technische Zusammenarbeit and the Canadian International Development Agency
Canadian International Development Agency
The Canadian International Development Agency was formed in 1968 by the Canadian government. CIDA administers foreign aid programs in developing countries, and operates in partnership with other Canadian organizations in the public and private sectors as well as other international organizations...
(CIDA).
From 1988 to 1989, David was the over-all consultant of the Philippine Development Plan for Women at the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women
National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women
The Philippine Commission on Women , is a government agency run by the government of the Philippines with the intention of promoting and protecting the rights of the Women in the Philippines. It was established on January 7, 1975 through Presidential Decree No...
(NCRFW). David rendered consultancy services at the NCRFW from 1995 to 96 for the Philippine Plan for Gender Responsive Development.
Organizational activities
David is an active member of the Philippine Sociological Society, the Human Development Network, and the Asia-Pacific Development Journal.Singing
Since 1981, David is the composer and guitarist of Inang Laya, a female duo that performs and records progressive, feminist songs. Inang Laya has cut a number of albums in the local entertainment scene.Private life
David is married to Randolf S. David, a sociology professor-turned-broadcaster popularly known as Randy DavidRandy David
Randolf "Randy" S. David is a Filipino journalist, television host and a sociologist. He currently pens a weekly newspaper column for the Philippine Daily Inquirer...
. The couple has four children, including broadcast journalist Kara David
Kara David
Kara Patria David is a Filipino journalist. She currently works for GMA Network as one of the presenters of i-Witness and host of OFW Diaries.- Life and career :...
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