Philippines my Philippines...

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I love my motherland, This is the place I grew up in, and this is the place I would like to die... but what is happening to my beloved country? We must leave the Philippines in order to survive, Filipinos taking odd jobs just to feed their families. During the 60's and early 70's the Philippines is a progressive country, other Asian countries dreamed of coming to the Philippines to find a better life here.

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Maybe it's time to have a change, we are living in this kind of condition for decades now. What I think Filipino's lack, is the true love of our country. We have this hard wired inside of us the "Kanya -Kanya'' System'' meaning as long as I'm ok, I don't care for the others well- being. When can we expect a change? maybe not in our lifetime?, is there still hope?.    

Laban O Lugmok

Tanda ko pa nun  namatay si Ninoy, panahong 1983, ako ay nasa grade 3 pa. Narinig ko nuon sa aking magulang na namatay daw si ''Ninoy'', sabi ko sino ba si Ninoy? napanuod ko sa telibisyon nuong libing ni Ninoy ang mga tao ay nag sesenyas ng L sign sa-kanilang kamay. At duon ko nalamn na ang ibig sabihin pala nito ay '' LABAN''. Ito ay nauso ulit  nuong  panahon ng EDSA I rebolusyon, at nun libing ni Pangulong Cory Aquino. Saan na ba tayo ngayon? pagkatapos ng halos 29 years mula na ang  symbolong  ito ay unang winagayway. LABAN o LUGMOK ?

What it takes to be a Filipino?

Are you one of the millions that stands proud when Manny Paquiao lands punches and knocks out his opponent? Or reacted with anger when Hollywood actor  Alec Baldwin said that he wanted more children and wanted to have a Filipino mail to order bride? But who are we Filipinos?
I am a Filipino,I grew up in a small town, studied and graduated ,working hard, but still deprived of a decent life. I am unheard of, no one represents me. Like all of us Filipinos, wanting to have a better life. But how can we change things, when our own country denies us of our dignity.

How about the future generation ? Dr. Rizal said that the youth is the hope of our future? What  is the real image of our children?

   Approximately 3 million Filipino children go hungry everyday,how can they be leaders in the future if they are denied of basic needs such as food ,shelter and  a quality education. But who truly runs the Philippines? Controlled by the rich and few influential families, hungry for power and wealth.

   
Everyone wants a change? but how can we change things , if we   don't start it within ourselves first. 
 

                                          Compassionate students

                                        Well trained police force

                                                Brilliant Politicians

                                                 Dedicated Leaders 

                                                                     

                                        A competent Judicial system

                   A very informative TV show that educates the masses   

                                         A clean and honest ellection

                                    Quality education at its best

                                                Food adequacy

                                   Clean surroundings to enjoy

                                                  What the.....?

                                               A  loving church

                                                    A decent job

                                                  Job Security

                               A country that protects children's rights

                                                 Decent Homes

                                               Adequate health care

                                                   Peace and order

                                     Respect for women's rights