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?!
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