"Whoever the leader is, let's help out, huwag na tayong maging pasaway."

As was said by Rico Blanco, a former member of Rivermaya and a member of the hopeful voters of our Philippine Incorporated. Click HERE.

The message was lucid as it was conspicuous. We, Filipinos, rely too much on our national leaders for the progress of  our own country. It's as if the whole managerial functions are solely the work of the national leaders, particularly the President. When everything goes smoothly, we are all heads-up in praise; but when things go the sloppy side of the hill, we end up acrimoniously batting our blames to the officials (which sometimes are true, *bitchy*). I can only nod my head in approval on what R. Blanco had said, and shudder at the same time for the self-awakening truth. We can only point our forefingers and blame blah blah blah, yet forget to look at the other fingers pointing furiously at us. Fancy that! I just don't know where we got these genes of precariously blaming someone and fault-finding. From Spaniards? From the Americans? From the Japanese? Or from the monkeys? Nope. The monkeys will certainly retaliate, "Have you seen a monkey blame a monkey for a failure? Have you seen a corrupt monkey? Have you seen a monkey raped a monkey?" The monkeys will think us as abominable creatures if we decide we descended from their "noble" lineage. Kraaa..kraaa..kraaa. 

R. Blanco, like most of the Filipinos, hopes to see a glorious Philippines with his fellow countrymen helping each other in building the nation. Is it possible to have the "Golden Age" of the Philippines? The answer is not found on the brains of our incumbent or future leaders (nor in their pockets), rather it's in the hands of us, Filipinos. Even if it's the Pope who's already in Malacañang, as long as the people are selfish thieves, then the dream of utopian government will just be a mockery. 

The beacon of progress lies in the hands of the Filipino youth, plebeian, worker and any Filipino that strives, dreams and believes that a peaceful and corrupt-free Philippine government can exist.

Election Update: To those who did not concede yet, please spare your ego. Concede now. As in, now na! 

post-election analysis.

The election is over, though the malaise of violence and deception still lurks within the contours of our brain matter. Who can shrug that idea? The numbers are still ramming their way up as the counting goes on but we cannot set aside the fact that the Philippines Incorporated is preparing its carpet now for its newly appointed CEO, Mr. Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino. Forgive me, I still can't call him President. I'm following my conscience's behest.

Do I have to submit (to the new CEO)? The answer will be an undeniable affirmation although my synapses are sending the opposite reply. I can hear the applause now, and the banners raised with the signage in bold yellow letters "Hindi pa ako magnanakaw!". I can hear them. Yeah, really, I'm trying.

As I read the papers this morning, I found out that Manny V. has finally conceded to Noynoy. I cant' help but be really teary-eyed. Blame it to the hot choco from McDonald's. Nah, really, I was moved by Villar's triumphant acceptance of the election's result proving that advertisement has been downplayed once again by increasingly visible and knowledgeable voters. Promising politicians, change your strategy as early as now! Manny V., as I have said "I was moved" but that doesn't mean I'd congratulate you for that.

These observations will not escape unscathed from my eyes (yours also, I bet):

1. 8 million Filipinos still hopes for the deposed J. Estrada to be their next President. My body's numb to think about it. Seriously? If it were not for "humba", I'd forget I'm a Filipino now.
2. About 40,000 Filipinos believed in JC de los Reyes. Do they really know him? Or they just happen to shade the wrong oval which calls for the touch-move rule. Just a thought.
3. Do we have to celebrate for J. Binay as early as now? Is he serious about his "Ganito kami sa Makati" campaign? Do I have to babble the phrase, "Ganito kami sa Pilipinas" now? Hmm..it takes time to practice you know.
4. I'm happy M. Defensor-Santiago's still in to do the Senate's household chores. Oops. She's really working. R. Revilla's on lead which means we still have a heartthrob-slash-hunky senator on the seat.
5. The Marcos' grandeur seemed not tarnished at all. Their defamation sneered. Imelda won a seat in the House of Representatives and her only son Bongbong M. appeared victorious for the 24-seat Senate. Oh, the Filipinos are forgiving. Or, we are just too scarred and calloused to feel and hear the woes of our past history. Oh, the Filipinos are forgiving.
6. Advertisements don't work anymore. Filipinos are intelligent voters now. Yeey! They use their hearts, not their minds. Hah!
7. Automated elections worked. Except for some regions. Do I smell tilapia here? Hope not.

Now that Noynoy Aquino will be the Philippine's next Commander-in-Chief, the next pinball of defamatory remarks and issues, the remedy for the pining Filipinos and the hope of the masses, let us just cross our fingers that he will be as strong as his deceased parents and not as debilitating as the most hopeless proletarian.

philippines incorporated: the next CEO.

Who will you vote for this Monday?

This afternoon, we had a chat with our boss, who practically started the fire on this conversation. Talking about conflagration of thoughts at its purest form. We're inside the van on our way to the airport for our boss' flight. 8 of us. The inevitable topic which I think was the most probable topic of any human being there exist in this country, be it a child or an adult, would be the election this Monday. Aaww, the long-awaited day for our hopeless Filipino countrymen and the super-duper excited officials and wanna-be officials. Brother Eddie popped on my mind. Duh?

This day will be the busiest day in the entire history of the Philippines, not mentioning, of course, the previous happenings of the previous years. Set them aside. You might think they contribute, nah, for now the country's so busy prepping itself for the impending doom (or in better terms, the resurgence, our glory). The people nowadays don't care much about their history. This day will mark the day of infamy for those who have fingernail fetishes. Hahaha. Your nails will bathe themselves with that indelible ink, an obvious evidence of maybe-the-best or maybe-the-worst decision you will ever make in your godforsaken life. Who would care if you vote though? Bless your self because you will bestow upon the worthy (or imbecile) his ticket to his position. Cringe if you want, but that's the truth.

"Who will you vote for this Monday? Let's talk about this." Our boss seemed to be in his aggressive mood.

"I'll go for Noynoy. I think he's the only one with the heart to lead the people. What will we do with good credentials if later that President will just betray the trust of the people?"

Does he mean Gibo? He has good credentials, compared among the rest.

"Well, I'd go for Villar. I think he has the ability to lead the country given the idea that he has the experience, both as a Senator and as a businessman."

"Kaya nga, he is a businessman and has brought his business even in politics. Nakasabit yung C5 sa name nya eh. Pero ngayon pa naman siya nasira ng ganyan, 'di ba?"

What about his issue that prompted him to be removed from his office as the Senate President? Shall we give him an excuse? Excuse me, I have to be the President coz I just plundered my own cash here to reach this glorious position which only earns P60,000 a month. Beat that! Why, oh why?

"Ah, it must be Gibo. He has the credential. Read the articles about what he has actually done. Although there were minor issues about him but he had managed to clear his name from these."

"No, you should vote for Noynoy. I have this gut-feeling that he has the integrity and the right heart to lead. 'Hindi ako magnanakaw.' He has the promising legacy of hope that we Filipinos need in this dark hour of our existence." Schmaltz!

"Bakit naman tayo boboto sa kanya? E, as a Senator, wala nga siyang nagawa. If we are in a company, convince me why will I hire him if his previous record suggested that he has done nothing. Will I leave my Philippines Incorporated to someone who doesn't even work? By the way, may naipasa ba siyang batas? Kung di dahil sa parents niya, malamang nandiyan pa rin siya sa puwesto niya at wala pa ring ginagawa."

"At least hindi siya nagnakaw. Wala siyang issue ng pagnanakaw."

"But di ba parang pagnanakaw na din yon kasi hindi nga siya nagtrabaho. Kung ganoon man lang, si Dick Gordon at Bayani F. na lang iboto natin, kasi visible na may nagawa sila, di ba?"

Silence. Silence. Deafening silence.

"I think it will be Erap who will win, kasi when I asked the cab drivers, sabi nila pera naman daw sa sugal ang ninakaw niya. Yung kay Gloria, pera ng bayan."

"Brother Eddie can lead but he can't be expected to do it in a government. I admired him as a church leader, but to see him as a President will be debatable."

"Basta ako, ang iboboto ko ay si Jamby!" And everyone breaks into laughter.

This Monday, we will mark the start of change. Or is it? We can only cross our fingers, and our toes, (that if you can) as we begin to unfold another chapter in our Philippine history. As you let the ink flow into your fingers, let us hope that whoever you vote for will be the candidate of your conscience and not just the pulse of the media advertisements and surveys. These things should not be your benchmarks. The change lies in your decision. Not mine, coz I will not stain my fingernails. Sneer at me. Ciao!

No TKO's in Politics

Again, here I am blubbering about politics and this time it will be Manny Pacquiao who will kiss my a**. I don't get Manny when he said, “Pangarap ko talagang makatulong sa mga tao. Parang sa boxing din, nangarap akong maging world champion. So ginawa ko ang lahat para maging champion.... Alam mo marami din naman akong foundations pero hindi iyon enough para makatulong sa mga tao" (Yahoo).

So, what does he mean? He wants to run for Sarangani congressman for the sole reason of helping the people. Oh crap! This is a very good intention. But, is clean intention enough? Is he capable of standing alone and leading the people? Or, will he just ask his political advisers just the way he asked strategies from Coach Roach? Let me tell you Manny, I appreciate your stance, your vigor and stamina inside the arena (by the way, congratulations again!) but the fierceness of politics will be too much for you to bear. I don't think good intention coupled with enthusiasm will be enough. You have to know the law, the loopholes, pros and cons. *sigh* Manny should not listen to the people around him, for he is just showing how he can easily be persuaded by others.

Walang TKO sa kahirapan ng Pinas! Wake up Manny! Please, not the politics.

Kiss My A**!

Well, I think the Filipino people nowadays are intelligent enough to buy the political ads of the presidentiables. There are more smart and educated voters now. But again, it should never be underestimated since every vote still counts. Each of our vote will be the shining beacon of hope for our despairing country. Our Philippines is slowly dying because of too much politicking, corruption and greediness. Just imagine this, using your wealth to promote your presidency through TV ads without getting anything? Oh! Manny Villar can kiss my a** if he will not get something from our country. What, he will use our country as a collateral for the wealth he dissed for his so-called anti-poverty campaigns? *sigh* The officials should wake up now. The Filipino people are learning.

If we commit the same mistakes of voting undeserving officials, I'm sure we will all plunge into what we can consider the Dark Age of our history. Enough said.