Philippines’ Race and the Yellow Lace

These are the days of new mornings. An explicit time in which my beloved Philippines has found its hope to be triumphant and victorious. A chance to redeem itself in front of the entire world who might just be expecting failure once again. Now the Philippines is relentlessly showered with a lot of promises that if promises happened to be pieces of bills then we’d be the richest country to date. Promises in which some are sugar-coated while some are just made of brittle type of glass bound to break any moment. Nevertheless, beyond these oceans of assurances are the silver linings on the sky beckoning to the whole nation that a new day has just began.

However as the word “new” surfaces, changes then follow and most of the time it’s obviously undeniable. Every time I watch news on TV today, it always tickles my tiniest bone to see people who ardently raise their hands to make Philippines work this time. Gone are the days wherein the media ruthlessly castigates every Government decision there is. The activists who usually do noise barrage on the street are nowhere to be found. Every politician is always feeling at their best reaching the point of being vocal about how they’re so willing to be cooperative that the usual disagreements are yet to be seen. All of these are just too good to be true. Well I’m guessing everyone is at home, sitting back and relaxing as they watch the Philippines unfold its new chapter.

Then there’s the newly elected President of the Republic of the Philippines always setting his best foot forward. All words that are coming out from his mouth are nothing but good intentions. He wants to finally eradicate this and implement that to the point of being too trying hard. At times I already feel like it’s service to impress (the press?). On the other hand, it’s a classic move and quite normal. He’s the newest President and we can only assume that part of his job is to make the Filipino people feel that they made the right decision. Like seriously? Did we really make the right decision? I say, “It’s too soon to judge and too early to tell”.

I’d be honest though that I never really casted my vote for Noy2x or most commonly referred to as P-Noy nowadays (way too cheesy huh?). I’ve got ample of reasons and to name a few? He lacked the experience and too subtle yet arrogant at times. Most of all, he was merely under the shadows of his parents who benevolently did an heroic act for the Philippines which made me wonder – where would he be if it weren’t for his parents. But enough of my skepticism towards his majesty, it’s as if those reasons would alter the fact that I wasn’t just part of that huge crowd who happened to be on the same boat which made him won the Presidential Candidacy. Hence, I’m officially giving him the benefit of the doubt. I rarely do this but now I’m settling with what ifs and maybes. What if he’ll make a good President? Then maybe the Philippines would be a better place? Who knows? Well nobody really knows.

Although it has been repeatedly stated that a country doesn’t only need a good governance but also good people who are willing to lend a hand. However, a good and honest governance, still, has an impetuous impact that resonates to the society as a whole. A ship needs the best captain like an airplane needs a careful pilot. A family needs responsible parents like a nation needs excellent and good governance.

We have the worst of worst typhoon channel but the best summer destination at the same time. Graced with a great number of population but still, always a happy people! With heart as big as its oceans and soul as beautiful as its sunsets… Philippines would still be Philippines! No doubt about that but in this grueling and globally competitive race…

… Is Philippines going to make it up high with the yellow lace?!

My mind SHOUTS!

Wherever the good Lord leads me to, I just pray He'll pick me up after I fall. June 14, 2009 at 7:01pm

It's when you want to risk and the people around you just won't then it gets totally frustrating. I swear.

June 15, 2009 at 5:37pm

No matter how you love what you do if it's meant to stop then it will.

June 16, 2009 at 2:05pm

The crazy thing about wishing for tomorrow is dreaming of the past when you get there.

June 17, 2009 at 11:04am

Between the devil and the deep blue sea, I chose to swim. Little did I know the devil knows how to swim too.

June 24, 2009 at 8:42pm

If you feel like your decision will bear no good sometimes it's better to just leave it behind and run away.

June 24, 2009 at 9:32pm

Moving on but memories will be forever treasured.

June 30, 2009 at 11:22am

When all is said and done you're left with no choice but to wait for the outcome.

July 23, 2009 at 1:49pm

It just came to a point where I ran out of words to write... Suddenly, I just stopped.

August 11, 2009 at 2:49pm

Life goes on. People change but good memories remain forever.

August 19, 2009 at 7:47am

You may not know but I used to quietly stare at your face while you were sleeping - now I still do except that I close my eyes just to see you.

August 19, 2009 at 9:02pm

It's when two ideas don't meet… friction begins… collision happens.

August 26, 2009 at 8:49pm

It was the first time a patient died in my very own hands. Since student days I never experienced it. Well I guess we all have our first times. I just had mine and the feeling was heartbreaking.

September 26, 2009 at 10:56pm

It always begins with impossibility and then we move forward to realize things.

October 27, 2009 at 8:05pm

Drunk people are way too honest. Wanna have a slap of reality? Talk to one!

November 22, 2009 at 9:52am

There are people out there who are just cynical but that doesn't mean we don't have to listen to them. We just have stand on our own perspectives!

December 19, 2009 at 12:56am

I know I'm gonna have it. One day happiness will go knocking on my door! For now, I'll work hard for it.

January 13 at 12:59am

Someday all the things that I grumble about, frown about, anxious about and most of all sacrifice about... someday these are all gonna make sense.

January 21 at 3:56pm

If I have the power to control time and space, I'd bring 'some' of the doctors to their elementary days and make them pay attention more on their handwriting!

January 28 at 2:29pm

I’m glad the world never runs out of love songs!

February 6 at 8:49pm

I thought I ran out of hope but what I didn't know… it was running for me the whole time and now that it caught me, I couldn't be any happier!

February 21 at 7:53pm

When everyone's tired, I just hate the feeling when I can't get tired myself! I have that right too!!!

February 26 at 8:02pm

Someday is such a lonely word.

February 28 at 3:09pm

I'm startin' a new life. A remake of what could have been a happy one. I'll try harder to smile amidst the turmoil of life. It's gonna be a long run and I'll start it with a smile.

March 7 at 5:39pm

Happiness… after all is a choice.

March 14 at 6:22pm

It's a battlefield out there…

March 19 at 7:33pm

…and it's a great relief to finally let go and just fall.

March 21 at 1:33pm

I think it all starts with forgiveness. Forgive yourself. Forgive the people who may have consciously or unconsciously hurt you. Forgiveness is the very first step of moving on.

March 21 at 8:30pm

Tomorrow’s a new day and I’ll face it with a smile!

March 23 at 8:23pm

There are those that leave you behind then there are those who stick up even in the worst scenario. Thanks for those who stayed behind and believed in the very essence of the word friendship!

March 28 at 9:14pm

Real good friends who'll walk with u when you’re super drunk, who'll bathe you when you already can't, help u change your clothes, and clean up the mess when you've puked on the bed sheet. REAL GOOD FRIENDS who'll pick you up when both love and alcohol let u hit the ground. - I'm blessed. I'm thankful.

April 18 at 7:48pm

We're clinging on to miracles and I believe they do happen. God be our guide.

May 2 at 10:26pm

Sometimes when you're long lost, it's good not to be found.

May 15 at 12:48am

Reality check: never depend yourself to anyone. They just come and go.

May 23 at 3:51pm

Be thankful for delays for it will serve a purpose.

June 2 at 10:20pm

There’s too much chaos, hatred, and animosity in this world. Why not keep it simple? Let's love one another.

June 8 at 1:01am

The people you know best are the ones most capable of surprising you.

June 13 at 11:47pm

Thing with writers is… they never die.

June 20 at 11:03pm

Sometimes we have to always think on possibilities so we won't get brutally surprised.

June 24 at 3:53pm

Somehow the most silent sound is the loudest and that sometimes compared to beating words sting more.

July 6 at 2:33am

The most painful part of losing someone is that particular time when the rest has moved on and you're left with no choice but to face it all alone.

July 6 at 7:04pm

When truth is validated that's when reality comes in.

July 7 at 1:36pm

If I were to pile all the pieces every time my heart breaks, I'd make a good fire wall.

July 8 at 8:39pm

There's something about the future that's so mystical. Each time you feel like everything's falling at their right places, you'll just wake up one morning feeling lost… again.

July 19 at 7:00pm

Daan Bantayan Visit

07.04.10

the long travel.. freshest air ever.. relaxin' at the beach.. quality time with family, esp. my cute lil' niece! We enjoyed our short but very fun filled visit at the province! :-)