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The Philippines is known for a lot of things. Warm weather, blistering typhoons and near paradisiacal beaches, caves and locations that any vacation lover or backpacker would love. From the hospitable nature of its people, from rare animals, plants and to locations where traditions aren't lost but are still very much alive.
The Pilipinos are known for a lot of things. The most common, the Philippines is known for, is being the world's largest exporter of workers. 10% of their country's population is outside the country, why? Simple, not enough job opportunities or inadequate finances.
They work abroad, not because they don't like their country. In fact most of the Pilipinos that I've talk to, say in one accord "bansa ko, bayan ko" which means 'my country, my home'. The love for their country is strong and most of them, feel this disappointment and/or shame that they "have to work abroad".
Unfortunately, most of them, due to circumstances, aren't given the proper opportunity for quality education and jobs can not simply support their families. Hence, they "have to work abroad".
I agree that it is a shame, a disappointment that one can not work in his/her own country due to multiple valid reasons. But it amazes one that, even despite the distance, the hardships, the sufferings and occasional, being taken advantage of, that these Pilipinos are strong. Their fortitude is deemed with respect.
Whilst I do not want to go into details, but let me just say this, there are multiple incidents of very lowly educated or even properly educated OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) who are harassed, abused, humiliated, tormented, even killed or raped.
The amazing thing about Pilipinos is, even when such thing happens. The anger, the absolute anger, hatred that one would naturally feel isn't as strong as with other ethnic groups. While, yes, the hatred is there but the feeling that most of them feel is sadness. Just sadness.
The Pilipinos, regardless of whatever circumstances, have rarely been a nation that whenever someone pushes them to a corner, they'll shed blood, just to escape being cornered. Most of them, not all, mind you, but most of them won't.
Hmm? How can I elaborate this more clearly? The Philippine public about a month ago, received a bombshell of an announcement of an example of pure greed, that is, the PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) scam or pork barrel scam, how it became a "pork barrel scam" is beyond me.
Anyway, the whole idea of the PDAF scam is basically someone "stole" about 10 billion Philippine pesos or about $24.6 million. Allegedly Janet Lim Napoles is that "someone", though some would argue otherwise (Senator Miriam Defensor).
Whatever the case may be, our focus here is not about "pork barrel scam". Our focus here is, the impressive patience of the Pilipino people.
Our prime example of this is, the "Million People March". Mind you, it wasn't exactly "a million people" but about 350,000 people, which isn't bad considering that it wasn't planned. It was just a thing, someone posted on Facebook. Shares happened, sharing continued to happen, till eventually someone made an event, a petition even, and the "Million People March" happened.
An incredible feat, imagine about 350,000 gathered in unison. Not planned, just via a post on Facebook. It happened, incredible.
As we look at this "Million People March" more closely, we see the patience and the kind nature of the people. This rally was unlike the protest rally, even felt like a party to many, but their message is clear and firm "Scrap pork barrel (all forms)". "Makibaka, Wag Mag Baboy" is their message, loud, clear and firm. "Makibaka, Wag Mag Baboy", is a bit difficult to translate literally but basically it means, don't be a pig but be a cow? Hahaha, I don't know, but yeah it's something like Struggle (addressing the people). Don't vulgarize (addressing the guilty politicians).
The nature of the general public of the Philippines is just amazing. I don't think I've ever seen a rally that felt more like a fund raiser. And even when one of them got a little be too hot and maybe a little bit too activist-like the people tamed that person. Amazing, just amazing. A non-violent protest. {o_O}
Anyway, as I feel this is getting a bit too long and preachy. I'll just sum it up; even with the pork barrel scam and a recent, tragic event that is Haiyan or Yolanda (super typhoon), as it is locally known. Even when their homes, their livelihoods are destroyed. Absolutely shattered, stepped them and pissed on.... they, with their firm faith in God, their nature to help each other rise again, they do rise. They stand, with endurance, to the onslaught of destruction, disappointments and disasters.
Let us admire and respect the fortitude of the Philippines people. May they be blessed, and be granted one day with a benevolent leader who will not only restore the dignity, the position of the Philippines in the global market but pass on this example of fortitude, of endurance, of love for their country.
Sincerely,
John Arcenas
Previous article: "Corruption in Government. The disappointment that we feel with our public servants."
The Philippines is known for a lot of things. Warm weather, blistering typhoons and near paradisiacal beaches, caves and locations that any vacation lover or backpacker would love. From the hospitable nature of its people, from rare animals, plants and to locations where traditions aren't lost but are still very much alive.
The Pilipinos are known for a lot of things. The most common, the Philippines is known for, is being the world's largest exporter of workers. 10% of their country's population is outside the country, why? Simple, not enough job opportunities or inadequate finances.
They work abroad, not because they don't like their country. In fact most of the Pilipinos that I've talk to, say in one accord "bansa ko, bayan ko" which means 'my country, my home'. The love for their country is strong and most of them, feel this disappointment and/or shame that they "have to work abroad".
Unfortunately, most of them, due to circumstances, aren't given the proper opportunity for quality education and jobs can not simply support their families. Hence, they "have to work abroad".
I agree that it is a shame, a disappointment that one can not work in his/her own country due to multiple valid reasons. But it amazes one that, even despite the distance, the hardships, the sufferings and occasional, being taken advantage of, that these Pilipinos are strong. Their fortitude is deemed with respect.
Whilst I do not want to go into details, but let me just say this, there are multiple incidents of very lowly educated or even properly educated OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) who are harassed, abused, humiliated, tormented, even killed or raped.
The amazing thing about Pilipinos is, even when such thing happens. The anger, the absolute anger, hatred that one would naturally feel isn't as strong as with other ethnic groups. While, yes, the hatred is there but the feeling that most of them feel is sadness. Just sadness.
The Pilipinos, regardless of whatever circumstances, have rarely been a nation that whenever someone pushes them to a corner, they'll shed blood, just to escape being cornered. Most of them, not all, mind you, but most of them won't.
Hmm? How can I elaborate this more clearly? The Philippine public about a month ago, received a bombshell of an announcement of an example of pure greed, that is, the PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) scam or pork barrel scam, how it became a "pork barrel scam" is beyond me.
Anyway, the whole idea of the PDAF scam is basically someone "stole" about 10 billion Philippine pesos or about $24.6 million. Allegedly Janet Lim Napoles is that "someone", though some would argue otherwise (Senator Miriam Defensor).
Whatever the case may be, our focus here is not about "pork barrel scam". Our focus here is, the impressive patience of the Pilipino people.
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| A simple render by me |
Our prime example of this is, the "Million People March". Mind you, it wasn't exactly "a million people" but about 350,000 people, which isn't bad considering that it wasn't planned. It was just a thing, someone posted on Facebook. Shares happened, sharing continued to happen, till eventually someone made an event, a petition even, and the "Million People March" happened.
An incredible feat, imagine about 350,000 gathered in unison. Not planned, just via a post on Facebook. It happened, incredible.
As we look at this "Million People March" more closely, we see the patience and the kind nature of the people. This rally was unlike the protest rally, even felt like a party to many, but their message is clear and firm "Scrap pork barrel (all forms)". "Makibaka, Wag Mag Baboy" is their message, loud, clear and firm. "Makibaka, Wag Mag Baboy", is a bit difficult to translate literally but basically it means, don't be a pig but be a cow? Hahaha, I don't know, but yeah it's something like Struggle (addressing the people). Don't vulgarize (addressing the guilty politicians).
Video of "Makibaka, wag mag baboy" :
People both foreign and local, response to all this :
Hey, remember that I said it felt more like a party than a rally? Here's proof :
Kawatan Million People March by Jograd de la Torre
Anyway, as I feel this is getting a bit too long and preachy. I'll just sum it up; even with the pork barrel scam and a recent, tragic event that is Haiyan or Yolanda (super typhoon), as it is locally known. Even when their homes, their livelihoods are destroyed. Absolutely shattered, stepped them and pissed on.... they, with their firm faith in God, their nature to help each other rise again, they do rise. They stand, with endurance, to the onslaught of destruction, disappointments and disasters.
Let us admire and respect the fortitude of the Philippines people. May they be blessed, and be granted one day with a benevolent leader who will not only restore the dignity, the position of the Philippines in the global market but pass on this example of fortitude, of endurance, of love for their country.
Sincerely,
John Arcenas
Previous article: "Corruption in Government. The disappointment that we feel with our public servants."
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