Philippine Muddy Politics

You might be thinking that this post’s category is misspelled; it’s purposely spelled as PUTIKlika to join the endless campaign for the country’s political environment. I know I am not the first and absolutely not the last Filipino to post about their frustrations and distrusts to our government’s leader, system and policy.

The election scenario always gives me headaches and goosebumps. The physical environment is tolerable, scattered poster of politicians everywhere but what are annoying are the endless TV commercials of politicians who instantly turned out as worst actors/actresses. And of course, the unbelievable courage of stars like Richard Gomez, Ceasar Montano and the like to run as senators! There were also hypocrite people who let ‘money movers’ to manipulate them and use their popularity to run as a candidate. So, frustrating! And my heart was broken when I’ve found out some of the unworthy people won in the election.
Just recently, Jun Lozada became a ‘hero’ because of his testimony about ZTE Broadband deal. Aside from the shocking million dollars supposed-to-be commission of some government officials and First Gentleman Arroyo, another stain to GMA’s administration was the PNP’s procedure as they ‘protect’ Lozada. Lozada accused the PNP for kidnapping as it tried to protect the interest of the people of Malacanang. It has been few weeks that the news always contains ‘call for truth’ rally and asking GMA to step down. Needless to say, it seems Lozada’s popularity easily fades. Filipino got tired of asking GMA to step down when GMA remains ‘makapal ang mukha’ and to insists that she will only vacate the presidential position after the 2010 election. Well, we have to admit that should she vacate the position, Noli De Castro isn’t capable enough to run the country. And there’s no ample time for the next president to properly stabilize his/her administration since less than two years from now is the National Election.

Speaking of 2010 Election, aren’t some politicians too early to have their advertisements? Although indirectly campaigning for the election but they clearly wants the people to be familiar with their faces and names! Grrr! They really take politics as business! Do you know the businessmen slogan that goes something like ‘a business with NO SIGN is a sign of NO BUSINESS at all’? Well, do check out our country’s politicians. They surely know how to do their business, huh?!?

I hope every Filipino will really think about their children’s future on the next National Election because I am sure they are as tired as I am every time they attempt to oust the President. Let’s all cross our fingers!