Thursday, August 27, 2009

Helping Hand

Woah! I’m excited! I woke up today refreshed and kicking. After three days of giving benefits to indigent people of Sen. Ninoy Aquino in Isulan, it feels good. I’ve been tasked to pay-out sums of money to beneficiaries determined by DSWD in connection with the government’s program called 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program). It’s really overwhelming to hear people say, “Thank you!” for the blessings they have received from the government. I have seen indigenous poor Filipino people deserving of governments assistance. Some of them dressed in their cultural attire, barefooted. Other said that they only took “nganga” to lessen the hunger they felt just to be there. The amount they have received can be used to buy food and clothing. I’m just sad about the obnoxious “honorable” politicians hovering to be seen by people and be recognized. Instead of helping the poor, they have caused inconvenience so the releasing was stopped. Oh filthy politicians insatiable for attention! Can you just work silently helping people? Why should you make known your good deeds? For personal gain and recognition and in the advancement of your “honorable post”? It can’t be denied that politicians need to be seen to be heard and recognized but it should be done in a manner that advances the common good of all and not for personal interest.
Today, it is the commemoration of the 26th death anniversary of Sen. Ninoy Aquino who sacrificed his life to stand for good governance, fighting a dictator. Let this day be a reminder that we have to live their ideals. Everybody should take part the benefits and burdens of our nation.

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