Progressive economy? How about us?
"Kolet" (real name protected) is one of the unfortunate children whose only dream is to eat three times a day. She is a 4 year old girl who does not know how to speak straightly for education is impossible for her. Her parents? At the house whose work is to beat them if they cannot remit 
their alms for the day.(That is according to Kolet's sister.The one who drinks Jolly Coke).From 10 am (the time mall opens) to 10pm (the time mall closes)Kolet with her peers are always prepared for their lines and drama to persuade the people to give them leftovers or money. The reason of course is the word 'poverty'! Hey,hey, reports said that the Philippine economy is progressing. The performance of the country in the world market is doing well. The President boasts the developments. The government is filled with programs but if Kolet could say, she probably asks " How about us?" "Can you see us?" "Do you feel what we feel?" "Blessed are the poor, where is that blessing?" They would say it. These young innocents are the indicators that the nation is not yet united and formatted. It shows that the people in powers are not effective. The images suggest that change the leaders,change the system, change the demonic characteristics--CORRUPT! Hayyy (sigh of frustration)To the devil in the government,allow me to say "Putang ina Nyo!!!"
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ReplyDeleteThis is what I call, governance by statistics. Numbers never show what really happens on the ground. Government should interact with the stakeholders before dreaming up projects. These programs end up making life more difficult to the ordinary man.
ReplyDeleteSad. But true. I've seen done to so many kids back in the Philippines. Why isn't the government taking care of this? Hmmmm....I think I know the answer.
ReplyDeleteThe government has a responsibility, yes we have, the President has. Allow me to express my point of view as government employee on what a non-government workers says about us and to the leaders that we decided to work with. I frantically believe that government is trying too hard to push projects and programs despite the less appreciation we get from the people, who in the first place do not know how to help themselves.
ReplyDeleteThe absolute responsibility should not be passed on to the government, because in reality, the one responsible to us is ourselves.
I am not fully satisfied with the government's accomplishment as well. Above all, with PGMA's achievement. I also hate the system just like you. It is just that, I know in myself that with or without the government's assistance, I should work, eat, live and count every little thing that matters.
Poverty can still be a history in the Philippines, if every citizen will not allow the government to work alone.
This is a good post, full of substance... and is calling the attention of some idealists...
ReplyDeleteYes, poverty is still existing in our country. It is like a disease that can hardly be cured. Poverty has a sibling, which we call as corruption.
The only way to get out of poverty is to educate ourselves... I just hope that the government will concentrate on giving scholarships to those who cannot afford secondary and college education, and provide livelihood trainings to our people, so that they can stand on their own and not always depend to the government.
Empower our people... make them more dependent... and soon we'll have a more progressive country.
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ReplyDeleteThis is really a great post. My heart aches to see these children begging for food in the street. The question is where the hell are their parents. Sorry!