Spain had been the most powerful country in the world during the 19th century. It colonized a lot of countries and one of them was our country, the Philippines. For over three hundred years, the Filipinos were under the influence of the Spanish culture and rules. The Spaniards taught us their culture--- from their food, clothing and music to their religion, Christianity. And since the Philippines was their colony, the Filipinos at that time had no choice but to follow what the King of Spain ordered. Until that one fateful day when Jose Rizal, our National Hero, published his two books because he wanted to open the eyes of his fellow Filipinos to reality. He gave them an idea about on what they should do to attain their independence from the hands of the Spaniards. They fought and risked their lives so that the Philippines will have its freedom.
Had not the Filipinos fight for our country’s sovereignty, perhaps, until now, we’re still a territory of Spain, America or Japan.
In class, I learned that everything and everyone is driven by power. Each one of us has the desire to become leaders in our own ways to achieve different goals. Countries like Spain love to colonize other lands because it symbolizes power and money. Rules are being imposed for the people to follow or obey them. In my honest opinion, it is like crab mentality--- it does not matter if others are affected, as long as one gets what he or she wants to gain authority.
I think that this is what’s currently happening in our country right now. Since elections are fast approaching, the people who are running for a government position are trying to conquer the whole Philippines through their never-ending campaigns. They visit the different parts of Luzon, Visayas and even Mindanao to influence the people to vote for them. This is their only way to win the election in May since all of them are longing to have power in our society.
Our professor said that the Philippines cannot be a first world country because the lands are scattered--- an archipelago. Given that the lands are spread out, it is difficult for us to become united. Conflicts happen among the three big lands because their beliefs and practices are different from each other. As a matter of fact, Mindanao wants to become an independent land for this reason. May this serve as a challenge for the candidates of the upcoming elections. I hope that they will use their power to do good things, rather than bad, to make the Philippines a better and more competitive country.
Had not the Filipinos fight for our country’s sovereignty, perhaps, until now, we’re still a territory of Spain, America or Japan.
In class, I learned that everything and everyone is driven by power. Each one of us has the desire to become leaders in our own ways to achieve different goals. Countries like Spain love to colonize other lands because it symbolizes power and money. Rules are being imposed for the people to follow or obey them. In my honest opinion, it is like crab mentality--- it does not matter if others are affected, as long as one gets what he or she wants to gain authority.
I think that this is what’s currently happening in our country right now. Since elections are fast approaching, the people who are running for a government position are trying to conquer the whole Philippines through their never-ending campaigns. They visit the different parts of Luzon, Visayas and even Mindanao to influence the people to vote for them. This is their only way to win the election in May since all of them are longing to have power in our society.
Our professor said that the Philippines cannot be a first world country because the lands are scattered--- an archipelago. Given that the lands are spread out, it is difficult for us to become united. Conflicts happen among the three big lands because their beliefs and practices are different from each other. As a matter of fact, Mindanao wants to become an independent land for this reason. May this serve as a challenge for the candidates of the upcoming elections. I hope that they will use their power to do good things, rather than bad, to make the Philippines a better and more competitive country.
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