Moon the Wolf

Being a PolSci stud, here's my take on what's happening to the Philippines.


The Current Political Situation: My Assessment


What do these things have in common: Ninoy’s assassination and the Marcos vs. Aquino snap elections, an envelope that wouldn’t be opened in the Estrada impeachment trial, GMA’s oath taking in EDSA. Correct, all these are indicators and the starting point of a People Power Revolution, the provoking events that led to EDSA 1, 2 and 3. Are we facing yet another People Power Revolution? Has there been that event that will trigger the start of another “pandemonium?”

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, with all the recent occurrences, received an abundance of political inoculations. The wounds these shots created damaged not only her image but also the country’s. I firmly believe that another people power would be a poison rather than a free lunch. Destabilization will definitely be present with this scenario and the country’s dying economy will face DEATH in a matter of seconds. We will forever hold the title of “the country that will oust their leader if they don’t like him/her.” Why is this happening? In my opinion, and I quote my professor, politics is just a game of the elite. You get rid of one, the other would take his place. It’s a cycle, a vicious one. Only those with power and wealth are able to play the game. But this is reality.

Let’s see it from another angle. Why don’t we get rid of all the politicians, both the administration and the opposition side? It’s a revamp of the whole Philippine political system, a make-over. It’s a completely brilliant plan (borrowed from the movie Legally Blonde). Wrongo. First of all, the politicians would never permit it and that is facing reality as we see it. These people spend tons of money (that may be able to pay-off our foreign debt) to be in a political position. They even kill to gain some political clout. It’s a game so new alliances will be formed, just like in Survivor. They might even reconcile and pretend that everything is okay then continue their old ways of bickering and politicking when the situation is back to normal and people have been fooled again. Politicians are good at this. Haven’t we seen enough people jumping ships when they are about to sink (Defensor-Santiago overboard, although I dearly love Miriam)? But this is reality.

A call for resignation, when not answered, will result to another people power. Why can’t we call for the resignation of all instead of just one? I’ll say, for my second point, it’s because people are ignorant. People are more aware politically, yes but they are ignorant. Isn’t it ironic, don’t you think (borrowed from the song Ironic). People are politically aware in the sense that information nowadays are quickly disseminated with the emergence of new technologies like text messaging, emails and other highly advanced stuffs. We are ignorant because of the fact that people easily believe (I think the right word is gullible). Not only that, people also chooses to disregard things even if it’s in front of their face. We choose to believe in politicians even if they know the nature of these power-hungry people. We choose to participate in their game of cats and mice. We choose to be ignorant. Furthermore, politicians, knowing this stuff will play with the people’s emotions. They would incorporate mass actions with their plans of overthrowing whoever is in power and take the position for themselves saying that it’s what people want. We do not want you there. We want change. We want advancement. We want a strong republic. We want a better Philippines. That’s what we dream of. But this is reality.

We have the power to stop all these. To initiate change. To make our dreams THE REALITY.

Wake up!

Your Birthdate: June 23

With a birthday on the 23rd of the month (5 energy) you are inclined to work well with people and enjoy them. You are talented and versatile, very good at presenting ideas. You may have a tendency to get itchy feet at times and need change and travel. You tend to be very progressive, imaginative and adaptable. Your mind is quick, clever and analytical. A restlessness in your nature may make you a bit impatient and easily bored with routine. You may have a tendency to shirk responsibility. Very sociable, you make friends easily and you are an excellent traveling companion.

Well the first part was part of my paper submitted to a professor, this is not.

I just can't get it why people keep on rallying when all these would just cause instability thus destabilizing not only the economy aspect of our country but also the societal aspect.

This would just create greater chances of polarization between our countrymen and, as I said, destabilization for the country.

It's just weird but what I felt when the recent Cabinet members resigned and gave a press conference was that they're sour-graping. They are not anymore on power! Hello?!? If you did your jobs the proper way, you'll not be fired at all, courtesy resignations don't mean that the President would actually accept it. You might be relocated elsewhere or retain your job if you were good. What transpired here was that they're really "bulok" and indeed they need to be ousted.

Aren't we tired of all these mass protests and people power? Don't we have that dream of someday we can live peacefully and be an economic powerhouse?

I know it's a far-fetched idea but all we need to do is trust one another because that's all we can do in these times of turmoil. The government will always be corrupt. It's a fact that all politicians are corrupt. It's just that some are good at hiding it because you can see a difference toward the good side.

I just read an article made by a korean student studying here in the Philippines. He said that what the Filipinos lack is love for the country. Let's face it, majority of our citizens would want to travel and live outside the country because they find no hope in the Philippines. That's the root of the problem. We do not trust people most especially if they're Filipino. Lack of love for our fellowmen equates to lack of love for the country. We care only for ourselves, for our family but mostly we don't care about others. We see lots of street children in the roads everyday. But we do nothing. We say it's the government's job but we do not support the government. We do not support it's projects mainly because we think they're corrupt. Again, lack of love. It's really this vicious cycle that's killing us.

Wake up, please. There would really be no hope for us if we believe so.

There is hope. A smoke always begets fire. Let's turn that little smoke we have into a blazing fire. Please.

Applicants' Day namin sa Saturday. I'm excited.

Well, if applicants will be able to see this (which I doubt, haha), my questions for the formal interview will be as follows:

1. In your own little way, how can you contribute in solving the problems concerning terrorism that plagues every nation in the world today?

2. How far will you go for the organization?

3. Do you think showbiz personalities should enter politics?

Since I'm the pinaka-mabait, there... Haha!

Plugging: Watch Right to Royalty Concert on July 29, that's a Friday at the Fort, Taguig. Cool!