Presidentiables (and other political aspirants) have already started campaigning discreetly all over the Philippines as early as now from one region to the other. The best foot is currently seen on a forward position, projects are here and there while they leave their names and/or pictures which say “Donated by or Project of”.
What are their plans for our country? Who deserves to win? What kind of personality will be best for the highest position in office? What are their political views? Do they get influenced easily particularly by religious groups? Are they capable of resolving social relevant issues such as corruption, unbelievable heavy traffic, crime rate, religious groups’ influence, lack of discipline, economic growth, and what else? Who has proven himself/herself to the Filipino people with history of good record and change? Who is that someone who deserves the respect of the Filipino people? Who walk the talk?
For me, we need a President who can bring BIG change to the Philippines slowly (realistically speaking). A complete turn-around from what we have been used to. Traditional politicians definitely are not capable of. If it happens, the Philippines will just be where it has been for so many years. They will not stand out from the rest as they are playing it safe.
Freedom has good implications, but the abuse of it brought us to catastrophe. Filipinos are so frightened of policies, rules and laws that will prohibit to exercise the abused freedom. Martial law has great impact to Filipinos and have been highlighted by media in its worst situation.
With the technology that we have now, why are we still so terrified of martial law or the like? We need a strong ruler to implement discipline among us. With mobile phones, computers and the internet everything is one click away from sending any information or message that needed to be disseminated. Unlike in 1960’s or 70’s where we only have transistor radios and tube televisions, snail mail, telegram and what else which were apparently not instantaneous. We now have Facebook, Viber, WhatsApp, Instagram, Skype, iMessage and other means of communication in a speed of light. We can make or break a person just by hitting a single button.
Let us not be afraid of a big leap. We can do everything together. Filipinos are known as loving and courageous people. There is nothing that we cannot do with unity. Let us stand up and speak up for the BIG CHANGE. We must take our chance. We must exercise our right.
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