IF we take the Philippines’ political events onto the world stage, it definitely shows that Filipinos are gullible. It seems that they buy into all kinds of lies being peddled, especially by authorities.
Let’s take the “cash gift” as an example. When it was first brought up by Governor Panlilio, nobody wanted to admit that it actually happened. The poor governor looked like he concocted a story to gain media mileage. However, it turned out that many actually received a bagful of money. While nobody was quick to come out and take responsibility for it, now everybody is eager to acknowledge that they are the source. But why only now? Will the people buy these now?
If they do, Filipinos are indeed gullible. If lies are peddled by sidewalk vendors struggling to bring food on the table, it is understandable. But if governors and congressmen, looked upon as trustworthy and transparent, do not tell the truth, what hope do we have as a country? If the things that are happening [took place] in other countries, many of these government officials would have already resigned their post. They value their names and honor more than their positions and the mighty peso.
What else can be done when the heart is already callous? The only thing left to be done is to institute a moral revolution. This should start from the people and not from the present set of elected officials. In the next election, forget the name and the political affiliation. Rather, vote for those who are least in the eyes of men but great in the eyes of God — the honest, the truthful, the ones who are willing to become servants of all, those who treat their office as a position of trust and thus are willing to give it up when accused of irregularities. May God bless the Philippines.
– Teck Uy, Ontario, Canada (via e-mail)
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December 10th, 2007 at 12:28 am
Bob
Gloria Arroyo is the president of domestic helpers. She has turned the Philippines into a country of domestic helpers that have to find employment in other countries. She can’t even used her ill gotten wealth to provide employment to all those domestic helpers.
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WHEN SHE STOLE HER TITLE FROM THE DULY ELECTED PRESIDENT JOSEPH ESTRADA, SHE PROMISE THE FILIPINO PEOPLE SHE’S GOING TO CREATE SIX MILLION JOBS. SHE KEEP THAT PROMISE FOR SELLING THE FILIPINO PEOPLE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. THESE SUPPER MAID SHE CREATE THE ONE UPLIFT THE SO CALL BOOMING ECONOMY SHE’S TALKING ABOUT. OFW MONEY REMITTANCE. WITHOUT THE MONEY REMITTANCE OF OFW. HER SO CALL BOOMING ECONOMY ALREADY WENT DOWN THE DRAIN.
December 7th, 2007 at 1:58 am
sorry po.
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:01 am
Filipinos are very smart and hard working people, not gullable, Inspite of so many problems in the country i think slowly i am noticing changes in some areas in government. But the Filipino people needs to be pro-active if they want to stop corruption. Vote officials in office who are qualified, educated, experience, and with track record of good governance. Also Filipino people needs to stop selling their votes, and giving money to people who asked money inappropriately. for example giving lagay. It really makes me angry when my family in the Philippines is telling me like oh we have to give lagay to expedite the process. the people is already paying fees and taxes. Why do you have to give lagay pa to get things done. this past Summer, i went to visit the Philippines with my family. My god, from security guards in Manila airport to airport staff were begging Pasalubong daw. I was already tired from long travel and heres this people begging in the airport. Good thing my family did not understand tagalog. My kids were asking me mom what are this people saying. I just told them they just want to say hello. This type of behavior is very embarrassing. I was very upset. But when I arrived in Cebu airport i was so glad things are different there. There was no one in the airport begging. So i think the Philippines has come a long way but people needs to be aware of the Laws and Constitution of the land and re-enforce these laws.
December 1st, 2007 at 7:23 am
Gloria Arroyo is the president of domestic helpers. She has turned the Philippines into a country of domestic helpers that have to find employment in other countries. She can’t even used her ill gotten wealth to provide employment to all those domestic helpers.
November 30th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
Ricky focus on the issue.We are not interested in other country and its politicians because if you do your in great problem.FILIPINO POLITCIAN=CORRUPT.