The Advocate

While watching the news over my computer, I learned that a group of politicians, businessmen and religious are calling for the resignation of the incumbent President Arroyo. I thought, oh here we are again... a call for resignation of the President isn't new. People of today excercise their democracy actively. Even before Erap took his seat as president, many were already calling for his resignation until they (I was among them) succeeded in overthrowing him. Mrs. Arroyo took office and many called for her resignation. Many politicians sitting filed for impeachment complaint. Issues were raised against her since she took her oath. The legality of her presidency was questioned, issues on the "Hello Garci", election fraud, extrajudicial killings, NBN, pardoning Erap, etc have branded her as a President that lacks "MORAL ASCENDANCY".
Personally, I want to agree with these groups calling for resignation because I cannot feel the effect of her promises, I cannot see the developments that she boasted and I hated the commercial "Ramdam ko and Asenso" (i can feel the progress). I condemn the extrajudicial killings and the I am angered whenever I see on- going projects undone or are unnecessary. Probably, I have done mistake also to see those good things she did.
However, looking into the political setting of the Philippines, I guess her resignation is not right at this time. Philippine politics have been tainted with immorality and corruption especially. Many politicians, some senators, are working for her resignation to advance their personal political career. Seeing the political setting, an ideal person that fits the presidency according to our requirements is nowhere to find. Well, I believe that there still exist honest politicians however they lack political will.
If in case a People Power will be called, I would rather sit and do my personal things. These political bickering is tiring already and is eating the Philippine political system. A change in political system that Everyman demands can never be achieved if he/she will not start the change in him/herself.

While watching the Pres’ spokeperson announcing the pardoning of Erap, I was enraged by anger. Six years ago, I intentionally and willfully joined the Filipino people to voice out their desire to oust Erap in the Presidential chair because he is a president unbecoming. Few weeks ago, I rejoiced with the Filipino people when Erap was finally convicted of Plunder. Alas! The Filipino won in the battle against big corrupt of this country. Two days ago, I found out that that the big fish was liberated. The happiness turned into anger and disappointment. The President whom I supported when I cast my ballot failed my expectations. The pardon was not worth forgiving.
BUt I couldn't just wail in wrath on the President's decision. The president have spoken that the pardon was due to old age and the six years served in the special prison. The president may have spared Erap's life but I hope she will not spare the fruits of Erap's corruption. The forfeiture order should pursue in respect to the Sandiganbayan's decision and in respect to the Filipino people who were the real victim. It is the only things that would equalize the President's unwanted pardon.

I heard of Schindler’s List when I was in high school. I longed to watch it to satisfy my curiosity but it was only last night that I fulfilled my longingness. Alone in my room, I watched the Schindler’s List over my portable DVD. At first, I got bored but insisted to finish the movie. I listened to every word and understand every scene. As I continued, I was made to appreciate more the story. At the end of the movie, I consumed almost half a roll of tissue because the story really touched my heart. I was disheartened with the indiscriminate killing of the Jews. It was really merciless. But through the effort of Oscar Schindler, who is a German, many Jews were liberated from the ruthless of the Germans.
His indubitable kindness is one of a kind. His merciful heart was the hope of hundreds of Jews saved from the hand of Germans. But then, at the end of the movie, Schindler regretted one thing when he uttered "With this I could have saved one more life". That was the very scene that made me cry. Despite what he did he was regretful for not saving more life. His heart is indeed kind and his kindness in indescribable.

An unfortunate incident has shocked the whole nation and has caught the attention of the International Community. Eight innocent lives were reportedly ended while less than a hundred were injured by the explosion in one of the beautiful malls in the Philippines, the Glorietta Mall in Makati. The authorities assessed the blasting as an effect of a bomb planted inside the mall. The whole nation is alarmed by the incident fearing that terrorist have come in the open to bring chaos again.
The very moment I heard the news, my aunt came first in my mind. I thought of her because she is fond of going in that mall. Moments later, I received a text message from her. She was indeed in the place but luckily, she left the place half an hour before the explosion.I thanked God that my aunt is safe. However, I pity the innocent lives lost by the malicious bombing and those who were still suffering from burns.
After this incident, I hope the authorities would heighten their security and be alert at all times from the threats of devilish acts.
May the soul of those died rest in peace.

For the whole day, my eyes were nailed in my computer. This day is such a tiring day. Just this afternoon, I had a chance to rest my back and sight at other views. Surprisingly, from the window, I watched the sun as it bid goodbye. As I was watching the dusk, I remembered my friends since high school. The sunset reminds me of my friends in high school.
Way back in my high school days, my friends and I would watch the sunset before we go home. After class, we go to a mountaintop to witness the beautiful sunset. While waiting the sunset, we would lie on the grass, read, dance, sing and, of course, talk about boys During exam period, we would study there while enjoying the soft breeze of the wind and the fresh smell of the trees and grasses. After sunset we go home together light- hearted and smiling. The sunset had been our stress absorber brought by studying.
Our graduation day was our last night in that memorable place.
Time passed so fast. Three of my friends are married and have kids already. Others are working and enjoying their chosen career. After ten years, we haven’t seen each other yet but thanks to high tech communication devices we were able to contact each other.
I just hope that one day, we would witness the sunset together again.

I am a just a simple person existing in this world just like you. I enjoy my God given gifts. I enjoy my rights the law grants me. Like you, I have responsibilities and obligations to fulfill.
I truly believe that one of my many obligations in life is the preservation of the environment. Today, Global Warming is affecting everyone’s life and troubling our leaders. Though I am just a simple being here on earth, I want to actively participate in saving our Mother Earth. I have voice but it’s not too loud for you hear it. I have this eagerness but my action isn’t powerful enough for you to notice it. However, through this blog, I will be able to speak you my thoughts of life in its general sense.
In sharing my thoughts, I may not be able to persuade you yield in what I believe, I may not win you with my principle nor able to entertain you but what matters most to me is winning your friendship.