May it Never Die
May 14, 2007 saw another Philippine Election. Countless of men and women pledged their commitment to serve and do good for the nation. Far be it for me to harbor pessimism but today saw quite a lot of deaths and you've got to admit that in itself is pretty unsettling. And if anything, it doesn't send such good vibes for the coming term, now does it?
So I've decided that since here and now, it's still Monday (the 14th) and back home the ballots have yet to be counted, I'm taking a moment to pray.
I pray for things to work out the way He intends it to, that no matter how terribly tainted the country and our reputation as a nation has been, may my country's torch burn a bit brighter so that everyone might see how much hope we still have. How much hope the Philippines has. I pray that God call upon every integrity nestled, hopefully, in the beings of those who are running and ultimately so, those who would win. I pray that God strengthens the hearts of every Filipino alive, for it is in these times that trust and pride for our beloved mother country is needed the most. And I pray that God works in all of us, through our hearts to remind us of the magic that lies in Hope. Hope for a progressive country, for a united nation and that we can all still become better people.
Only this can mean a better tomorrow.
And here is the unofficial list of those who could very well be steering my beloved Philippines to well uh, let's all hope it's at least a good one.
Para sa Bayan
(For the Country)
So I've decided that since here and now, it's still Monday (the 14th) and back home the ballots have yet to be counted, I'm taking a moment to pray.
I pray for things to work out the way He intends it to, that no matter how terribly tainted the country and our reputation as a nation has been, may my country's torch burn a bit brighter so that everyone might see how much hope we still have. How much hope the Philippines has. I pray that God call upon every integrity nestled, hopefully, in the beings of those who are running and ultimately so, those who would win. I pray that God strengthens the hearts of every Filipino alive, for it is in these times that trust and pride for our beloved mother country is needed the most. And I pray that God works in all of us, through our hearts to remind us of the magic that lies in Hope. Hope for a progressive country, for a united nation and that we can all still become better people.
Only this can mean a better tomorrow.
And here is the unofficial list of those who could very well be steering my beloved Philippines to well uh, let's all hope it's at least a good one.
Para sa Bayan(For the Country)
As of May 15 2007 2:16:01 AM
Senatorial Race
Senatorial Race
| Escudero, Francis Joseph (Chiz) | 651,709 |
|---|---|
| Legarda, Loren (Loren) | 601,393 |
| Aquino, Benigno Simeon III (Noynoy) | 559,884 |
| Lacson, Panfilo (Ping) | 558,304 |
| Villar, Manuel Jr (Manny) | 526,715 |
| Pangilinan, Francis (Kiko) | 524,322 |
| Cayetano, Allan Peter (Companero) | 460,885 |
| Arroyo, Joker (Joker) | 444,328 |
| Angara, Edgardo (Ed) | 410,541 |
| Honasan, Gregorio (Gringo) | 404,591 |
| Trillanes, Antonio IV (Magdalo) | 397,428 |
| Pimentel, Aquilino III (Koko) | 394,759 |
4 Comments:
Do all your politicians have nicknames!!!!???
- Jess
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
I literally roared with laughter. Thanks Jess for turning this otherwise dull night around!
About your question, I never really noticed but yea, they do. Hahaha. It's very Filipino to be known not particularly by your given name because cases are, it's either too long or in special cases, you're named after a long dead famous relative who's names aren't so uh.. Modern? I guess?
Especially is true with these politicians because they're mostly sons and daughters of former leaders as well so they like changing up their names I guess. I mean would you really like being called Francis III? See.
But anyway, thank you. SO MUCH. For lightening the mood.. Somehow. :-D
And for the sake of conversation, my given name is actually Celeste. I think it was my mom who started calling me Ces or from what people have told me, came from how everyone in my younger days called me Princess.
But I really don't remember.. It's funny though cause here in the UK and in the states, I would introduce myself as Celeste. Maybe because it's a name more people are familiar to than Ces.. So. There you go.
Celeste = Ces.
So. They DO have nicknames!
- Jess
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