Today is the 23rd Anniversary of The 1st EDSA People Power Revolution. 23 years ago today, Filipinos from all walks of life toppled a dictator in a peaceful and non-violent revolution. It was indeed a showcase of democracy at its finest. We Filipinos showed the world that we can work together, forget our differences and become one against a common foe. In fact, Filipinos inspired other countries to riseup against oppresive and dictatorial governments. It is even said that it was a catalyst for the fall of the Berlin wall and the eventual collapse of communism.
Today is the 23rd anniversary of EDSA 1...but it was saddening and disheartening to see on television the lack of interest or desire of Filipinos to even commemorate the event: aside from the VIPs and the government officials present, only policemen and soldiers who were required to watch were present, listening intently and clapping approvingly. Maybe one or two stragglers were there, but all in all, the lack of people showed the growing apathyof most Filipinos.
I start this blog today in an effort to share my views and opinions to people out there who care and are political junkies like me. I write and i post so that perhaps my words can inspire and ignite debates, and bring out the person in you who wants to be involved, who wants to know, and who gives a damn about our country.
Tapos na ang panahon na tayo ay nagbubulag-bulagan, at ang panahon na wala na lang pakialamanan. Gumising ka na, dahil iisa lang ang bansa nating lahat, at walang ibang magmamahal nito kundi tayo.
Maraming Salamat! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
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