Everyone has a [significant] role to play

The incumbent president delivered his third State of the Nation Address today and as expected, it garnered all kinds of negative and positive reactions.

The first thing I want to say is this...

Give the guy a chance.

Before he could even prove himself worthy of the votes of the Filipino people, you closed your minds and put on this mindset that he is no good. Before he could even do something, you already thought that he is going to fail. Then how could he ever not fail you when from the start, you never even gave him a chance?

After his SONA today, local tv stations interviewed different people who had different things to say. If I may say it without any attempt to sugar coat, I am disappointed and disgraced with the manners of SOME Filipinos. I may not know what it's really like out there but believe me when I say that I have been exposed to the realities in this country. I know how hard it is to be in a third world country and I know that here, one has to fight his way to survive. In the Philippines, everyday is hunger games.

But as much as I empathize with the masses, I cannot tolerate this kind of behavior. You CAN'T keep resorting to rallying and eventually, violence to be heard. You can't keep blaming the government for your employment problems. You can't keep bashing the President when you think the economy is dying. The President is not God and if its not obvious still, 2 years is not enough to repair and rebuild this nation especially from the mistakes the previous administrations have caused.

We have to unlearn this habit of rallying in the streets while burning images of whoever we are rallying against. This is not how things should be done. Whoever placed this mindset should take responsibility for everyone who has been hurt during these unfortunate events. The administration, I would like to believe, is not deaf. I think we can come up with better ways to make ourselves heard. If you feel like you really need to let out your thoughts, on the government, on the way they're governing, on the problems of your community, organize a forum. Invite your leaders, represent those who have the same sentiments as you and take part of the problem solving.. Since you are the one who experiences these problems first hand anyway.. Don't just be reactive, be pro active. If you want change, if you want to get things done, get off that couch and be a part of it. I'm not saying that you run for office or whatever, but be part of the actions taken. Participate in whatever program or projects your LGUs have created. Educate yourself and be a responsible citizen. We should cease blindly protesting. We should empower ourselves by truly knowing.

Also.. Every year, the government has tried to increase employment opportunities. They have created projects and programs for enhancement of skills. They have tried to partner with the private sector just so that they would be able to create more jobs. Here's what you should do. APPLY. Do you expect for the job opportunity to come knocking on your door? It doesn't work that way. We are already spoon fed enough by the government. We should do our parts too. Not everything is the responsibility of the state, mind you.

I think one problem with some Filipinos is they are never satisfied. The president is never good enough. The government is not working hard enough. Laws are not beneficial enough. Rights are not protected enough. What do you want? When will there ever be anyone who would finally be good enough?

Here's the thing. We have already established that our government still has a lot to improve on regarding its performance.. But if we're so unsatisfied then maybe we should just stop depending on it and just do what we can to enhance our situations.. If we're so let down by our leaders then maybe we should start stepping up.. If we think we can do something then we should.. I think this would be more productive than just complaining and whining and always trying to find fault in everything..

Some officials are doing their best.. It's time that the rest of us should too.. Besides, we above anyone else on earth is the captain of our own ships.. We are the best qualified persons to maneuver it.. We should start doing so..






This is just me.. Comment if you must..

Ky.