A New Beginning

In a few hours, we are going to say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010. I don't know if it's only me who see 2009 to be a year of catastrophe, controversies, and brutality. We have also lost important people that we Filipinos look up to. To name a few events that took place in our country are the typhoons Ondoy, Pepeng leaving us with thousands of families homeless. There’s also the threat of AH1N1 at the start of 2009. The Maguindanao massacre which shock us of how brutality has been happening for many years in Mindanao. There are also the controversies of sex video scandal. The death of former President Corazon Aquino. The sea tragedy of Catalyn-B with the metal-hulled fishing vessel Anatalya off Limbones Island in Cavite before dawn of December 24. And lastly, the Mayon Volcano who has shown activity and is about to erupt on the coming days.

With all these, how can we ever rise up again as a nation? It feels like we’re being buried deeper and deeper and there’s no way up. But I believe there’s always HOPE. We can still do this! We just have to do our part as a FILIPINO.

I know it’s easier said than done. I think NOW is the right time to move! Especially that a new year is about to unfold. And in 2010 here are some of the things I pray for our country:

*I wish that we have a peaceful election on May 2010 and that whoever deserves to be in their respected position, be elected and DO their part for our people!

*I pray that the Maguindanao massacre be resolved AND brutality like that won’t happen again.

*I wish that all who have been a victim of natural calamity and all suffering would finally get a grip and have a fresh start in their lives

*I wish that we all unite towards a common goal that is “NO Filipino would be left behind.” That we all have the right to a good quality life. That we all have the right to get an education. That we all have a freedom to voice our opinion. And that we all have a responsibility to look after our brothers and sister.

I really hope we have a prosperous new year. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!