Even though Noynoy is not my choice to be the next president of the country, I’m happy that he is leading the partial election result, otherwise it would be Joseph Estrada again. Should Joseph Estrada be elected as the next president again, the country would be an object of ridicule and Filipino values would be questioned by other nations. I have gotten a comment from a friend saying, he could not understand how Filipinos think. He added, an ex-convict president after it has stolen the country’s wealth got higher votes compared to those other candidates who are more deserving compared to him. Marcoses are back in power, Imelda Marcos being elected representative of Ilocos Norte, her daughter Aimee as a governor and her son Bongbong as senator.
The government office would be filled with show business personalities as well. This could only lead to one conclusion. Filipinos vote for those who got beautiful face, famous name and glamor. What a pity! Majority wanted to be entertained and be happy for a short period of time without thinking how it would affect each one’s future and the future of the country. Majority never learn the lesson, majority do not remember that the the candidates that they vote for are the very persons who make the country and its people poor! I hope Filipinos would be sensible, and wise in voting next time.
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