Back Again!

I am back!

Blog leave is over!

I just can not resist the chance to get into blogging once again. Ha! I miss this!!!

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo just gave her State of the Nation Address to a very clap-happy crowd. In the middle of the out pouring rain and as I chew "pansit canton" and watch the SONA unfold in my television set, I don't know, but I'd say PGMA's one hour SONA was good if it were a declamation speech or something.

The speech I heard last Monday afternoon was no were near the concept of a state of the Philippine nation. Instead it was more like the usual campaign speech we Filipinos are all too familiar with, only raised to the 100th power.

PGMA's statements were very positive and progressive I'll concede to that, the programs and projects she mentions may be what this country needs to move along but she fails to tell how the government specifically plans to bring these ambitious infrastructures into reality.

We had heard enough promises to bring us to the moon, each SONA is becoming a declaration of fantasy our leaders want for the country. We hear plans more grandiose than the last, stories more dramatic than before.

Still the big questions remain unanswered.

What is the state of the Philippine nation?

Had the government accomplished the promises they gave us?

Had we provided employment for our work force? (1 Billion Jobs remember?)

Do we have food security for our country?

Are medical and educational services available for all Filipinos without prejudice to social status?

Are we free to roam the streets without fear for our lives and family’s safety?

Are we moving forward or sliding backward in our development efforts?

Had we gotten rid of graft and corruption? (All-out War?)

There is nothing wrong in dreaming and aiming for the heavens but when you are leading a nation in despair, we need more than gleaming words of a fabulous future. We need a sensible plan with a workable system in a doable time frame.
I had been working for more than four years now. I had always kept faith to this nation, our people and the government. I am resisting the lure of a better paying job for a chance to help, lend a hand in turning around this country for its destiny to greatness. I am almost hopeless but not just yet.

We need a concerted effort from all the sectors of society to make this work. We must be willing to sacrifice what is necessary to reach our collective dream for the nation. There are still many people who are not willing to abandon this country and are willing to help out.

But please... please… NO MORE OS THESE SHITS!

Even with my bold declaration, I am not completely siding with the sentiments of the leftist and opposition groups. Because they throw out SHIT too!

All this politicking would have to stop. Honestly! I know that a good opposition is necessary and vital to a healthy democracy but the opposition in our country is ridiculous! All mud slinging, no decency and no morality.

We can handle the truth and we can take it. For God’s Sakes we are living the reality of how bad it is living in the Philippines. So don’t try to fool us with glaring promises we are sick of it, we can blow at a drop of a hat. Don’t give us dramatics, prime time television is enough. Don’t give us a vision so far out it can not be real within our lifetimes.

Give us honesty.

Give the office its honor.

Give us nation the dignity is use to enjoy.

Give us a well though workable and attainable, practical plan for our country.