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kenzotayko · 2 years

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Tumindig.

It is exactly 8:30 P.M, in a pretty heavy night of May 10. Just as yesterday, more or less 60 million Filipinos have casted their votes and chose the outcome of our next 6 years. Honestly, as a youth who have been forged hope into the light of a good governance, it was quite disappointing and at the same time infuriating that they have chosen those who are not politically-bounded over those who already proved themselves capable to lead towards recovery.

Though, the transmission of votes are not yet completed, to be exact - 98.09% have already been transmitted back to the commission. It was a major upset for not just the “Kakampinks” (supporters of VP Leni Robredo & Sen. Kiko Pangilinan) but also the Philippines. The victory is as clear as water for the side of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., a namesake, the son of the late dictator and authoritarian, Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Honestly, yesterday, I am just feeling heavy after seeing the result. I never knew that was the feeling of heartbreak. It was not something romantical, but with lime light hope for the country to have a better and efficient governance. We wasted another leader that is as unusual as diamond, probably, it would take long time to see another Leni Robredo & Kiko Pangilinan alike in politics.

Actually, I am not frustrated by VP Leni’s defeat, but the ignorant choice of the people. I actually think that we are evolving backwards as time past. Nightmares of the decades are slowly turning into fake glories of days and those who raped the country will once again bring back to power.

They never know the consequence of their actions. Others invalidate the feelings and opinions of us, youth. Saying that we shouldn’t be messing up with this election, since we are not yet voters. With all of these, one thing is for sure, they are too egoistic, pathetic, and naïve to understand the situation. Sorry for my words, I just felt that this was the right thing and place to air my concern. I hope you we get through along with this.

This election is the most historic post-EDSA event yet. It is a do-or-die for the Filipinos. Actually, I don’t even know why are they attacking the opposition instead of helping them with one shared goal. I guess they haven’t realized that this battle is between the Marcoses (including their cronies) and Filipino people. The only aim of the Marcoses is for them to go back to the Malacañang, which Toni Gonzaga explicitly stated as Bongbong’s home. How cool is that?

I totally understand that the “sin of the father, is not the sin of the son.” However, this can’t be applicable to this one since Bongbong benefitted from billions of pesos they’ve stole from the funds of the people, which supposedly for the future generation, which is currently us. He also faces multiple cases of corruption and graft which currently is not being tackled about since they are too soft spoken to act. I mean what’s the point of our system if we will not filter these things out?

The other 9 candidates for presidents are way better than Marcos, I dare you to prove me wrong. I mean he is the worst candidate (by far) to ever run to the highest position of the land. He never attended debates and interview from mass-press. He never gave any platforms for the next 6 years. There were no echoing accomplishments from when he was serving back then. The only promise that he gives is unity (No, it can’t be the answer to everything). Come on guys, how come almost 32 million of 65 voted him? It is just too unacceptable.

As I have said before and I will probably say it for couple of times, this is the most infamous elections that I have experienced so far. Things were pretty rigged. I indirectly experienced, but I felt the frustrations of those 2 million Filipinos who fight in EDSA just to restore the democracy and freedom to the people.

With all of these disreputable events, I believe that our life must go on. We should not let them affect our burning passion for change. I am quite glad that I am already on my last part of the grief process. I guess, the only things that could keep us moving forward is to accept things and just hope for the best. I just wish I was wrong and they are correct, I just so wish that the newly elected officials would bring most of what we expect.

Of course, I will not forget this memorable experience that I would definitely bring forever. I am proud and loud that I took a stand for what is right and just. In my little own ways I have fought for good governance. This is something that I will not get tired of telling my grandchild. Amidst of those odds, I stood and did the best thing I could ever done.

To VP Leni Robredo & Sen. Kiko Pangilinan & My fellow Filipinos, the fight is not yet over, this is just the start. Let us not forget what we learned - “Radikal ang Magmahal.”

If there anything that I could be proud of is that

Ako ay tumindig, namulat, at hindi namuli pasisiil.

(Mabuhay ang Pilipinas)

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kenzotayko · 2 years

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A (not so) common day

As I was writing this from the comfort of my bed, it was already past midnight. I'm pretty sure I’m not the only one awake, since the dogs are still howling in the eerie alley. Nothing too special, but I somehow managed to get through this day (again) successfully.

Actually, I want to retract the term "not too special." This (yesterday) night was actually remarkable, not just for me, but probably for my family too. Guess what? My sister was accepted to the same high school where I am. Honestly, you need to get through wires of torn for you to be able to get in. It is quiet, difficult, but rewarding.

So, I am genuinely as glad and proud as my parents. How I wish that you could see their reactions. I would say it was pretty mixed, but happiness dominated quite a lot of it. How I wish you could have seen their reaction when they saw her name on the list. In fact, my dad jumped out of his car and my mom stopped cooking. It's almost as if time has stopped for a while.

Though we are not too complacent about it, since it needs the final test-the interview. But I personally just assumed that she would get in. I'm not sure, but I suppose this is manifesting too. Above all of that, we’ve seen her efforts on this. From staying up late to finishing a reviewer (which was supposed to be finished in one week, but she managed to skim through all of it) in just a day. As unrealistic as this may sound, it was actually true. I just want to leave a word on this: she DESERVES the price.

Alright people, I can barely open my eyes. I guess it’s time to sleep. Good night or morning.

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