Farewell

A mother of the Filipino people for she lived her life serving Juan. A mother of the Philippine democracy for she gave Juan what he was starving for, democratic systems and good governance. She definitely is an icon we are in debt of. But Juan mourned for his kind and loving mother has passed away.

The entire country was emotionally stirred upon the death of a certain Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino who has done so much for her beloved country. She did a great role in the Philippine history. Accordingly, she is an icon of democracy.

In the midst of Philippine imprisonment inside the cage of the oppressive dictatorship of the Marcos regime, she seemed to be the light in the dark being a portrait of hope. Through her self-sacrifice, she brought to the democracy to this country, Pearl of the Orient, Philippines.

She showed the true meaning of public service which ended not until the last term of her office as president but until her last breath. She was never infatuated with her high position in the society: she could have the heads of the suspected murderers of her husband but she didn’t.

She was able to unite the Filipinos along EDSA during the people power Revolution in 1986 for one purpose and just recently, she was able to merge the Filipino people the second time around for one purpose again although she was dead. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered along streets to show the depth of gratitude of the Filipino people for the former president. Some said, it was just a lesser cost to wait for couples of hours to see and bid goodbye to her than her martyrdom for her fellow countrymen.

President Cory shall be celebrated as the country’s icon of democracy by the people. She will always remain in the public eye. Her battle is over, she won the victory. To Tita Cory, may you rest in peace with your husband Ninoy.

Goodbye and thank you, Your Excellency.

Fast Tracking

During the days of old, children would really thrive and work hard to be able to go school. They will really sacrifice blood and sweat especially those who were interested. They wanted to obtain good education even desperate. How about you? Do you know what education is for?

Education serves as a passport to a stable job, key to a better life and a key to empowerment. But it seemed that to some students of this generation, education does not mean much. If they knew its value, they would study hard and take the tests with focus and concentration.

Many students, especially those who are from lower sections, take their tests very fast. The tests good for one hour are taken only for more or less 30 minutes. Are these students geniuses? Are they speed readers?
Geniuses? No, they are not. Likewise they aren’t speed readers as well. In fact, they don’t read the questions at all. They don’t also write in shorthand. Teachers say some answer sheets are almost empty.

Education is the key to better lives. A person may be poor for now, but if he gets good education and take it with efforts, definitely, he will not be poor for the rest of his life. After all hard times and sacrifices, there will be a relief especially if you love and value what you are sacrificing for and not just taking it for granted. So if you are taking a test, take your time in answering and review them after.

My mother told me how she was so eager and determined to have a good education. And in every examination, they really beg their teacher for few more time to review their answers. As a result ,in every recognition, she was an honor student and a salutatorian in high school. All efforts and hard works were recognized by the school every after the school year.

If previously, education is really valued by students, why wouldn’t we, the present generation?