I woke up in this world with a pro-life and pro-democracy perception. I am young and I know my mind isn’t yet poisoned with such matters. But what I can see that today is totally different from yesterday; there are changes in values and alterations in norms. Sadly, every one of us became the witness of our very own tragedy: the inevitable downfall of Philippines , not just its economy but the integrity as well as a nation.
Where will I start, from 1900’s? But the most recent would be much better I guess, from ZTE Deal issue to sudden rice and oil price hike and then now is the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Government of Republic of the Philippines (GRP).
How will you react to such hidden conspiracy? Are you going to act like a sheep sold to the slaughter? Aren’t you going to fight for your right? Would you allow them to run our lives?
I’ve been hearing the word "sold" from the people around me to the radio, television and even in the cyber world. Reviews have been posted regarding the MOA whether they’re pro or anti. Newspapers here and there. Public ideas were expressed! No more hidden conspiracy, silence has broken. The supposed surprising MOA signing scheduled to be signed in Kuala Lumpur gave us a pause. It made us realize our worth as a citizen, to take action against unfavorable moves. The rallies and public meeting that had happened mirrored the real public opinion which was deprived to be heard but luckily we still have some living heroes who are with us. Thank you so much to the negative force being exerted to the said proposal. Alas! I can still say we aren’t yet sold!
But why is this happening? Why is the present administration in a hurry to authorize the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Ancestral Domain with the pro-autonomy Moro Islamic Liberation Front? Do they really think that signing the intriguing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is the last resort to solve the impending peace in Mindanao ? It has been nine years that the present administration has been governing the nation but still the whopping issue in Mindanao is not yet deciphered. The lost virtue, peace is still lost. With this insistence, if God’s will then Arroyo can now have the legacy, the agreement itself really is the reward.
How are they going to do this? An agenda is composed of options; it could be from plans A-Z. If the prioritized one would fail, of course, the next one would follow. If the present administration would fall short to instigate the deal, then the separatists would now find a valid reason to affirm autonomy. The process would be so difficult for the people of the Philippines for it will necessitate a plebiscite and a shift of constitution to federal system a.k.a Cha-cha. But are we going to make it happen? It really makes me want to laugh out loud.
I don’t know how to call this event but correct me if I’m wrong, politicking, right? I hate to think that people in Mindanao will be threatened again with chaos. I know for sure that we aren’t yet at the peak of the peace process. The ceasefire is being implemented, but would it really last forever? USAID said that we should support the ceasefire since it has been the single greatest success of the peace process, but it remains fragile. True that! But what can I say? How can we support this truly if some of us are still stuffing small slices of cake into the mouth of thugs? How worst could this issue get?
There may be a good justification for this mysterious grant but how can we understand and appreciate it when we don’t see it. The nation hungers for an explanation so don’t sign the MOA yet.
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