Last Sunday, while driving my motorcycle on the road to another town, I was shocked to find out that my motorcycle stopped in the middle of the road, only to find out that there was no more gas in tank!
I was so frustrated that I forgot about fueling up before I head on my way, the gas station was still 3 kilometers away from where I am and I have no choice but to push the bike. It was hard and I am feeling all the sweat coming out of my skin and my muscles begin to ache...I had to get somebody to tow my bike to the nearest gas station.
I was there on the road, for about 30 minutes or more and no one passes by until this mysterious guy riding in a passenger tricycle stopped at me. I hesitated at once and don't know how to approach him yet, I have to do it. He asked me what is the problem and I told him that I forgot to refuel and there was no more gas left to burn. I asked him if he could tow my vehicle to the station using ropes but he has no rope in his tricycle.
"Maybe we can push your bike, ride it and I will push at your step-nut." he said.
"Ok." I said and hope that it works.
We tried it and it worked, I reached the town proper and to the station with minimal disturbance to other commuters. The only thing I regret is that I didn't managed to get the name of this hero nor even thanked him for his good deeds.
Whoever he is, I wished I could thanked him. This only proves that there are still a lot of Filipinos amidst the controversies, poverty, political rivalry, and so on, the negative list will not end, who are truly humane and heroic in deed! This is the true nature of Filipinos, loving and unselfish. May this trait grow amongst us all and multiply...MABUHAY KA, PINOY!
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Rizal and the Big Deal About Him
Who is Jose Rizal? The name sounds so unique that no other Filipino was given opportunity to take that name on his own. He was the only one Jose Rizal, the Philippine National Hero, and today, June 19, 2007, people are celebrating his birthday, recalling his young days, visiting the homes, making tribute to his contributions to the arts and language and heroism.
A thought beyond what can be observed in this celebration and a whole lot of praise and homage paid to the man's name, who is the real Rizal? Is he a real hero? Why do others consider him, even, a god? What does history tells us and the lesson that we can learn from it? Why do we have to be reminded of the atrocities of Spain only when there is United States and Japan who also conquered the Philippines? Do we really have to be blinded always by the misinformation feed to us by historians who are scholars of the U.S.? Are we just accepting this and nod to them? Wake up!
Jose Rizal in his time, came from a wealthy family. A well to do family who could send their children to exclusive schools in Manila, which, during that time, is not common as we are today. Their family has wide farm lands that was rich and fertile.
It was a privilege then to be a student of a Catholic School then, usually associated with the status in life, and Rizal was indeed lucky. During schooling years, he suffered some discrimination from authorities which made him angry at friars. Though discriminated, he didn't suffered as much as those who are farming peasants by that time where friars are the administrators of lands. These peasants have suffered much more, sometimes, even killed. The likes of Andres Bonifacio and the Katipuneros are truly oppressed in almost all aspects of their lives.
Rizal's fight was not to become a free nation, but to have equality among Filipinos and Spanish citizens here in the Philippines. He wanted to put a stop on the discrimination and peasantry among the Filipinos and doesn't want to make this country as one free nation which is the opposite of the principles fought by the Katipuneros. With Rizal, we are still colonized by the Spaniards but with equal rights among them. Isn't it odd? This is one point why I am still unconvinced that he should be our national hero after all these years. He has no faith on Filipino leadership and all that comes with it. Well, maybe he is right! Take a look at what is happening today in our present system of government.
Another point is that, Rizal only stand for the point in history where the Philippines has been colonized by the Spaniards, he will always be a reminder of the tyranny that, we should not forget, was passed on to the Americans by the virtue of the Treaty of Paris where a considerable amount of money was involved between Americans and Spaniards. We, the Philippines, is the item being sold and bought by the Americans! With Rizal as the National hero, we will never remember that we have been oppressed by the Americans too. Remember Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar? There was a point in time when there was Filipino-American War, bloodier than the Spanish war have set on us. Many natives died on that war in a short period of time. So why Rizal? because he is the perfect escape goat of the Americans to be erased on the books as oppressors and aggressors.
I have nothing against Rizal, it is just I feel that the truth about many things has been blurred for a purpose. Most of the conspirators of our modern world came from a mighty nation who always show itself as liberators yet, had a lot of hidden vested interest. What is sad about it is that our present government is a puppet of it and we are not doing anything to stop it. We have always been nodding to them, thinking that they are far more better than us without even considering all of these things they have been doing to our nation since the first time they are here. We are dumb because we wanted to become one. When can we wake up from this agonizing nightmare????
A thought beyond what can be observed in this celebration and a whole lot of praise and homage paid to the man's name, who is the real Rizal? Is he a real hero? Why do others consider him, even, a god? What does history tells us and the lesson that we can learn from it? Why do we have to be reminded of the atrocities of Spain only when there is United States and Japan who also conquered the Philippines? Do we really have to be blinded always by the misinformation feed to us by historians who are scholars of the U.S.? Are we just accepting this and nod to them? Wake up!
Jose Rizal in his time, came from a wealthy family. A well to do family who could send their children to exclusive schools in Manila, which, during that time, is not common as we are today. Their family has wide farm lands that was rich and fertile.
It was a privilege then to be a student of a Catholic School then, usually associated with the status in life, and Rizal was indeed lucky. During schooling years, he suffered some discrimination from authorities which made him angry at friars. Though discriminated, he didn't suffered as much as those who are farming peasants by that time where friars are the administrators of lands. These peasants have suffered much more, sometimes, even killed. The likes of Andres Bonifacio and the Katipuneros are truly oppressed in almost all aspects of their lives.
Rizal's fight was not to become a free nation, but to have equality among Filipinos and Spanish citizens here in the Philippines. He wanted to put a stop on the discrimination and peasantry among the Filipinos and doesn't want to make this country as one free nation which is the opposite of the principles fought by the Katipuneros. With Rizal, we are still colonized by the Spaniards but with equal rights among them. Isn't it odd? This is one point why I am still unconvinced that he should be our national hero after all these years. He has no faith on Filipino leadership and all that comes with it. Well, maybe he is right! Take a look at what is happening today in our present system of government.
Another point is that, Rizal only stand for the point in history where the Philippines has been colonized by the Spaniards, he will always be a reminder of the tyranny that, we should not forget, was passed on to the Americans by the virtue of the Treaty of Paris where a considerable amount of money was involved between Americans and Spaniards. We, the Philippines, is the item being sold and bought by the Americans! With Rizal as the National hero, we will never remember that we have been oppressed by the Americans too. Remember Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar? There was a point in time when there was Filipino-American War, bloodier than the Spanish war have set on us. Many natives died on that war in a short period of time. So why Rizal? because he is the perfect escape goat of the Americans to be erased on the books as oppressors and aggressors.
I have nothing against Rizal, it is just I feel that the truth about many things has been blurred for a purpose. Most of the conspirators of our modern world came from a mighty nation who always show itself as liberators yet, had a lot of hidden vested interest. What is sad about it is that our present government is a puppet of it and we are not doing anything to stop it. We have always been nodding to them, thinking that they are far more better than us without even considering all of these things they have been doing to our nation since the first time they are here. We are dumb because we wanted to become one. When can we wake up from this agonizing nightmare????
Guilty by Actions!!!
It's still fresh in my memory how I've come to this hotel, and attend a seminar, (not so worthy of announcing here) then upon opening the tv set in our room, heard the news that she was killed.
She, was the major witness, an accomplish turned witness for the people's voice. It was a major news that I thought should be given enough attention and yet, seems to die with her as she lays in her final resting place. The lady was bold enough to come into the open and say that there was no election done in Maguindanao for the National Senators.
Yet, the local COMELEC is still trying to proved that there was a 12-0 win for the team unity against GO. What a shame, that even in their own ranks, team unity is battling for a position. Imagine, the gentleman from the North topped in the South (Maguindanao) while the main man, Sultan Kiram, who should have been at least on top 5 in that locality, was in 12th position!
How can you believe such a big lie when it is very obvious to everyone watching? Then, they shot her to shut the mouth that haven't yet spoken on any legal court. This government should have protected her if they are to clean their name, yet, they've never thought of it. It's too late, and it's very obvious! This government is cheating its own people, what a grand show of tyranny in disguise!
There were many heroes of elections, the BEI's, the poll clerks and the third member of election board in every precinct. Just take a look at the Batangas' teacher heroine who inspite of being bullied and burned to death, still uphold the sacredness of ballot until it was her life that has to pay! How much more of these can the Filipino people take till the government feels stopping??? I don't think the government is sensitive enough to hear, smell, and feel the longings of its people. As long as politicians and acting leaders acts for their very own self-vested interest, we, the lower ones of the Filipino caste will always face atrocities never understood by those greedy and power-hungry upper class. Do you think we still have hope???
Just like the increasing number of missing individuals who are known to be critics of this government, how can you determine that this government has nothing to do with the lost of personalities ? I don't know how but certainly, you cannot simply dismiss the issue, especially if the missing persons are activist and sometimes accidentally found on police stations and military camps. Can you explain the association of military and police with the violation of writ of habeas corpus? Is it just coincidental? Being the national leader, it was the administration's command responsibility. But nobody should be above the law, and that includes this government! If in this lifetime, these elite few who commands our whereabouts, are showered with milk and honey, somehow, there is one supreme being who will take away that stature and give them what they deserve! Let's pray for them to ask forgiveness and pay the price of their actions, guilty, indeed!
She, was the major witness, an accomplish turned witness for the people's voice. It was a major news that I thought should be given enough attention and yet, seems to die with her as she lays in her final resting place. The lady was bold enough to come into the open and say that there was no election done in Maguindanao for the National Senators.
Yet, the local COMELEC is still trying to proved that there was a 12-0 win for the team unity against GO. What a shame, that even in their own ranks, team unity is battling for a position. Imagine, the gentleman from the North topped in the South (Maguindanao) while the main man, Sultan Kiram, who should have been at least on top 5 in that locality, was in 12th position!
How can you believe such a big lie when it is very obvious to everyone watching? Then, they shot her to shut the mouth that haven't yet spoken on any legal court. This government should have protected her if they are to clean their name, yet, they've never thought of it. It's too late, and it's very obvious! This government is cheating its own people, what a grand show of tyranny in disguise!
There were many heroes of elections, the BEI's, the poll clerks and the third member of election board in every precinct. Just take a look at the Batangas' teacher heroine who inspite of being bullied and burned to death, still uphold the sacredness of ballot until it was her life that has to pay! How much more of these can the Filipino people take till the government feels stopping??? I don't think the government is sensitive enough to hear, smell, and feel the longings of its people. As long as politicians and acting leaders acts for their very own self-vested interest, we, the lower ones of the Filipino caste will always face atrocities never understood by those greedy and power-hungry upper class. Do you think we still have hope???
Just like the increasing number of missing individuals who are known to be critics of this government, how can you determine that this government has nothing to do with the lost of personalities ? I don't know how but certainly, you cannot simply dismiss the issue, especially if the missing persons are activist and sometimes accidentally found on police stations and military camps. Can you explain the association of military and police with the violation of writ of habeas corpus? Is it just coincidental? Being the national leader, it was the administration's command responsibility. But nobody should be above the law, and that includes this government! If in this lifetime, these elite few who commands our whereabouts, are showered with milk and honey, somehow, there is one supreme being who will take away that stature and give them what they deserve! Let's pray for them to ask forgiveness and pay the price of their actions, guilty, indeed!
Political Dynasty
How much do we Filipinos loved democracy? Is it much, or way too much that we tend to regret small things that can one day harm the true essence of democracy. Since I was a child, it was a battlecry: Freedom! Democracy! Peace! but I don't think we are going on to something, for one particular thing that bothered me for a long time was somehow related to it. Political will to remove POLITICAL DYNASTY.
I hate to admit this, but we proud Filipinos who managed to turnover the Marcos government that we say tyrant and corrupt are still run by the same people who did that bloodless coup 20 years ago! Do you believe that? It may not be realy Corazon Aquino or the likes but their heirs. Like Noynoy Aquino, who is now to be proclaimed Senator, he was the son of the former president Aquino.
What is my point here? Up to now, beside being overpopulated, leaders in our country still came from the same bloodline. Only a few good blood has the guts to run public office??? Take for example the Mayor of Makati who, upon ending his term as Mayor made his wife run the same office by the virtue of "election". This year, he was incumbent, and guess what, he was once again voted as Makati's mayor together with her daughter as City Councilor and another daughter as Congresswoman of one of Makati's district. Isn't this a POLITICAL DYNASTY ????
Bataan Governor Enrique Garcia was re-elected together with his two sons, one,(Abet) as Congressman for the 2nd District of Bataan and the other (Joet) as Mayor of Balanga City. They are widely known as 3G's. I couldn't imagine how we accept these kinds of governance and politics. With so many families and intellectuals on Bataan, the government leaders come from only one family. How blessed are they? Are they the only sons of God?????
You don't have to go farther more to the locals, Our very own National Admistration, the Arroyo's whose mother (PGMA) is the Country's president, the son is a congressman, another son is also a newly elected congressman, the brother in law is also a congressman. Such a fortunate surname.
In the Philippine constitution of 1987, it is hardly revoked. Political dynasty is unconstitutional and should not be tolerated. It is the primary cause why we revolt against the Marcoses and yet, it is still happening! If these politicians really loved democracy, then, why don't they formulate a Republic Act prohibiting the proliferation of dynasties in the government. Why? When will you put this cruelty and unconstitutional behavior to end? Don't you really care for your pledges of loyalty to your country? What kind of people are you? Alive yet burning in Hell! Whatever,,,wish I could select my country and government so that I won't belong to a corrupted people!
I hate to admit this, but we proud Filipinos who managed to turnover the Marcos government that we say tyrant and corrupt are still run by the same people who did that bloodless coup 20 years ago! Do you believe that? It may not be realy Corazon Aquino or the likes but their heirs. Like Noynoy Aquino, who is now to be proclaimed Senator, he was the son of the former president Aquino.
What is my point here? Up to now, beside being overpopulated, leaders in our country still came from the same bloodline. Only a few good blood has the guts to run public office??? Take for example the Mayor of Makati who, upon ending his term as Mayor made his wife run the same office by the virtue of "election". This year, he was incumbent, and guess what, he was once again voted as Makati's mayor together with her daughter as City Councilor and another daughter as Congresswoman of one of Makati's district. Isn't this a POLITICAL DYNASTY ????
Bataan Governor Enrique Garcia was re-elected together with his two sons, one,(Abet) as Congressman for the 2nd District of Bataan and the other (Joet) as Mayor of Balanga City. They are widely known as 3G's. I couldn't imagine how we accept these kinds of governance and politics. With so many families and intellectuals on Bataan, the government leaders come from only one family. How blessed are they? Are they the only sons of God?????
You don't have to go farther more to the locals, Our very own National Admistration, the Arroyo's whose mother (PGMA) is the Country's president, the son is a congressman, another son is also a newly elected congressman, the brother in law is also a congressman. Such a fortunate surname.
In the Philippine constitution of 1987, it is hardly revoked. Political dynasty is unconstitutional and should not be tolerated. It is the primary cause why we revolt against the Marcoses and yet, it is still happening! If these politicians really loved democracy, then, why don't they formulate a Republic Act prohibiting the proliferation of dynasties in the government. Why? When will you put this cruelty and unconstitutional behavior to end? Don't you really care for your pledges of loyalty to your country? What kind of people are you? Alive yet burning in Hell! Whatever,,,wish I could select my country and government so that I won't belong to a corrupted people!
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