Written: 15 May 2013
Liquor and gun ban has been lifted. Posters and streamers of certain candidates vanished little by little in the sight of our narrow streets. In a few weeks , a new batch of government officials will take charge.
Liquor and gun ban has been lifted. Posters and streamers of certain candidates vanished little by little in the sight of our narrow streets. In a few weeks , a new batch of government officials will take charge.
But are we ready? This election is
becoming one hell of a “zarzuela” and this whole voting system has been turning
out to be nothing but a dramatic play starred by merely actors possessing two diversed
faces. One face for a character who shows so much sympathy to voters, and the
other one acts as an antagonist in a suspense-thriller movie.
I have been exercising my right to suffrage
for 12 years now, participated 4 elections ever since. And at this age, I can
see and understand just how powerful I am in determining our nations’ fate in
the next three years. I am trying to view this whole process with high hopes,
wishing we can still able to make better, if not the best decisions for our
beloved country...
Let me show you some of my justified roots
in modifying Philippine Election as a satirical role-playing zarzuela:
Number 1 Senator-elect Ms. Grace Poe was a sweet shocker. We
were all surprised when her well-known name made it to the race and even topped
the chart. If FPJ (her dad) is still alive, he might be surprised too! Being soft-spoken
as she is, she thanked everyone including her surname.
Mrs. Cynthia Villar who recently had a
clash with millions of nurses over the land can now stop acting like she cares for
the medical society, at all! More than that, she’s even happier she doesn’t
need to make herself believe sincerely being friends with the not so fortunate
senatorial candidate, Jamby Madrigal.
Landed on 5th spot of
senatorial race is the controversial Nancy Binay, daughter of no other than our
Vice-President Jejomar Binay. If Grace Poe showed herself as a smart candidate
as she always attend debates, Ms. Binay who never went any debate proved that
she’s a smarter one by not attending. Now, that’s black magic.
Mr. Jun Magsaysay seemed to lose the
race as his campaign star Ser Chief lost his charisma. Mr. Magsaysay must be
more careful with his heart.
Airing of Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s
story everywhere, e.g. Maalala Mo Kaya and Mareng Winnie and also publication
of his life story on book didn’t move so many audiences to vote for his son. Jack Enrile’s jingle
during TV ads had an astounding recall, sadly his name on the ballot didn’t.
Eddie Villanueva lost again for the 3rd
attempt for a seat in the government. God had a very clear answer on his
prayers and the reply is NO.
Bam Aquino, the youngest senator who got
in this year made it with flying colors, all color yellow. A 30% product of
Ninoy, 30% Cory, 30% Noynoy and 10% of himself…
Senator still Koko Pimentel who once
said Election here in the Philippines is a fraud, proved that he’s indeed
cheated by leaving his mortal enemy behind Miguel Zubiri in the charts. Now he has faith in Philippine Election…
Mr. Edward Hagedorn fails to continue
what he did with Puerto Princesa to the whole nation, so is Sir Dick Gordon during
his Subic Days. Still, I can’t believe Dick failed to penetrate well to get
in...
Ms. Riza Hontiveros whose initials, RH
may not have been saved by her controversial RH Bill.
Senator still Chiz Escudero is still
cheesy in the senate despite the against all odds affair with his HEART.
Senator Alan Cayetano can now attack
again co-Senator elect Loren Legarda.
Nuff said about national elections, now let's go down with the locals;
Aga Muhlach may have gotten the votes by
his charm and by adopting some Bicol Express moves. And now he can be more true
to himself by stop pretending he is a real deal Bicolano.
Former President Erap had a hard time “gambling”
in mayoral seat in Manila. And he won the Bingo, I mean the votes over outgoing
Mayor Fred Lim! Mr. Lou Veloso, Lim’s running mate as Vice Mayor didn’t
obviously win, both in looks and his votes to his closest contender incumbent Vice-Mayor
Isko Moreno…
In my very own city, Mayor Herbert
Bautista had an apparent success against an unknown candidate. So unknown I
didn’t even know his name… Mayor Bistek took everything sitting down, he didn’t
even bother make streamers/ads during the campaign.
Miguel Luis “Migz” Villafuerte won as governor of Camarines Sur over his grandfather Luis Villafuerte Sr.. Being the
youngest governor in history, he said he’s willing to learn things. Well,
starting from forgetting about Dota and surfing and focusing on his latest playing
field, the governor’s office.
Ms. Lilia Pineda of Pampanga won a huge
margin against former priest, Ed Panlilio. That was a rewarding victory feels like
she just won in Jueteng!
Mrs. Anabelle Rama who even lost in
her own precinct cluster must be more focused with her daughter than leading a district
in Cebu. Asked how she felt after losing, she replied, “this is just one of
these battles I fought”. And so the 1st District of Cebu can still
have their tranquilized peace…
Hunk Richard Gomez again was deprived
of his happiness which is according to him is serving the people. Richard is
known for his crafts, which is acting, archery, fencing, and losing elections….
And now that his wife Ms. Lucy Torres-Gomez is back as representative of Ormoc,
she retained all her staffs − including Richard.
Mrs. Jinkee Pacquaio is now a Vice-Governor.
By being quasi-celebrity, she seems to be so happy leading her fellow Sarangganis into a “beautifully made over” province.
There’s so many ideas and funny
comments mirroring 2013 Philippine Election and I myself can’t get over those ads
and controversies that caught my attention by watching this whole process.
But on a more serious note, the bottomline here is that we should all
be responsible for our votes. It is called the right of suffrage. Not a right
to suffering. A simple wise vote can amend the whole nation into a better and brighter
place. We are that strong force that put them there; so powerful than we ever
thought we are. And because of that right we should not forget our unending task which does not end in going to precincts during 2nd Mondays of May every three
years nor in staining our precious finger with indelible ink by simply voting; but
more than that we should watch and observe what they can accomplish in the next
years of their tenure.
We let them earn, after all!
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