Bona fide, how Gov Gwen can demonstrate it

Among the earliest teachings a student encounters in Law school is couched in the Latin term “bona fide” which, for our common understanding, translates to "in good faith" or "genuine."

- Aven Piramide

Bona fide signifies honesty, sincerity, and the absence of deceit or pretense. The freshman student who begins to grapple with the intricacies of the law finds a seemingly encompassing provision on “bona fide” in the Civil Code on human relations which says “every person must, in the exercise of his rights and in the performance of his duties, act with justice, give everyone his due, and observe honesty and good faith.” To be sure, good faith is mentioned in several parts of the Civil Code.

Bona fide morally and ethically refers to acting with honest intentions, without deceit, and in a manner that is fair and reasonable. As a concept, it, thus, permeates our entire society. More so, in government service.