it's the filipino culture... we started it in 1980s. in fact, other countries are doing it too because the streets are good place to voice out the sentiments of the people. we used into it... nothing's new in phil.
The problem with constant revolution and the manner of these revolutionary protests is that the 'masses' that they claim to represent are composed of uneducated, desperate minds, little or few of the Filipino intelligentsia actually take part in these 'protests'. On the contrary, these protesters are members of the slum, squatters who have no idea of the complex processes of political science, national growth, nation building, retaining and developing political relations with foreign states vis a vis economic trade, military partnership, energy purchase. These protesters are garnered to the streets and are influenced by the unstable passions of the 'mass' phenomena--and take part in it for the thrill--as can be documented in the French Revolution. Government must maintain its firm resolve to fight and hold its ground even if the passions of the people rise and fall. If government is expected to capitulate to any protesting crowd, then the entire country would be doomed--perpetual instability would be manifested. The reality of the situation is that not one government can satisfy everyone; even in more progressive nation states such as the United States. Does the US give in to people's protest immediately? Of course not. If any ill act is committed, it would be addressed by the federal grand jury, the federal courts, and make its way to the ears of the United States Supreme Court--and if changes are necessary--will be implemented. From there, the legislative and executive will make proper actions. The Philippine Government needs to reiterate such stances; where the Law of the Land must make precedence. This is why there are rebellions occurring in the country---by the NPA in the north and by the islamofascists in the south--because even our own political processes is hampered by insurrectionists in the Manila heartland. I say to the government: Be Firm! Uphold the Law and Punish those who commit seditious acts against the Republic!
The 1986 Edsa revolutionary people power is understandable, however these constant occurrences are weakening the world's view on Philippine democracy. Its time for the country to prove to the region and the world that it means business and is not some ludicrous perpetual
Sick Man of Asia. No. We are a fiery people with noble and resilient dreams for national growth. However, there are proper means to channel those concerns---investment in the intelligentsia and active legislative installments. GMA was placed on the presidency due to the inadequacy and corruption of the Estrada administration. For sure the Arroyo administration isn't free from corruption, however, here administration has seen so many leaps and bounds for the progress of the country by
any President to hold office since the fall of the Strong Man Marcos. The country's economy is surging at a phenomenal 7.5% gdp growth, growing and rising remittances from OFWs; continuing growth in HDI (human developmental index) as the Arroyo administration invests in national and local infrastructure, intensifying pressure in the peace process in the south as well as continuing the AFP's hunt for terrorism, increased and re-kindled American-Philippine military/economic alliance. All of these are just a sample of the contributions and achievements of this administration that these protesters are calling 'illegitimate'.
No! Trillanes is illegitimate! He is a mutineer! Do you know the punishment of mutiny is in the United States? Court Martial, prison time, and even execution via a firing squad. However, in the Philippines, men like that are elected to legislative positions. Absolutely unthinkable. What does that say about our country to the world community when our society rewards the
crimes of few individuals by placing them in a political pedestal? And now being asked to join the spearhead to depose a legitimate and fully functioning and stable Presidency that is of the GMA administration? Absurd, in my opinion.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo comes from a distinguished background that precedes her. She not only is the daughter of the former President of the Philippines, but was educated in the prestigious Georgetown University in her undergrad and was a classmate of former President William (Bill) Clinton, before proceeding to law school and politics in the Philippines. What does Trillanes have to answer the vast experience and political clout of Arroyo? Nothing, besides his total dereliction of duty in the military--worthy of the firing squad.
Nay, I don't think so.
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