Blaze of concerns

When I'm about to lose my energy for work and purpose for life, God let me watched the local news.

Because of this, my blood becomes alive again.

War among Filipinos in Zamboanga City, Pork barrel scam among. Politicians, death count because of greedy and hatred is rising, teachers unable to get benefits from local government.. These are just few of the things my country is facing.

My reason flamed up again. I need to do it fast 'cause time is running out. We need change.

Education is the only key for a change. Just like our national hero, Jose Rizal, said, "Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan."

Then I remembered the story my Korean friend told me bout their history when I went to South Korea. She said, South Korea used to be a very poor country - much poorer than Philippines. Their leaders decided to imposed two-child policy for every household. They put much of their budget to Education. No corruption happened. People, including the government, helped each other. Now, their country is becoming popular together with Japan all over the world. It's very long time ago though-decades ago. But she added, "It's not far to happen to Philippines too because you got all the essential resources needed."

Yes, it's not far from happening. If each person will just rid off the greediness from his heart even once and unite for one goal, we can lift our country from poverty and chaos.

I also remembered the story told by the tour guide when I was in Brunei. He said, their country used not to be rich. They even experienced poverty. What people did, 1st class and 2nd class people start donating things to the government - appliances, furnitures, etc. They really helped the government to rise from bankruptcy to help the ordinary people in the country.

(Not sure though if this is in Brunei or Malaysia. Forgot who told me when I went to their country. All I know, this is recent.)

Now, need to complete the things in the present-even small ones-with a touch of excellence.

So help me God.