A Hopeful Nation

I’m sure everyone has heard about the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of our Pres. Noynoy Aquino last July 26. Before I was not really into politics. I mean I don’t wait for the SONA. I’m even annoyed when they stop regular programming just to cover events like SONA. But now, I only open our television just to watch the news! Unlike before where I got depressed watching the news because it’s the same old story every day. It’s like this time there’s something to look forward to. I want to be updated with what’s happening to our country. I want to hear what the President’s cabinet members have to say with regards to some issues. And when I heard the solutions to these issues, I become “hopeful.” I don’t know but somehow I believe that it can be done. Not like the previous administration where I stop believing. All they do is make promises.


I like that P-NOY speech is in Filipino. You use English when you’re at work, or talking to a foreigner, or trying to impress someone. But when you’re talking to your fellow Pinoy, isn’t it more heartfelt to use your own language? More convenient too I must add. He mentions some of the problems our country is facing. Some congressmen say it is “bitin” and a lot of issues were not tackled. But how long do you want the SONA to take? Forever? LOL. Besides, P-NOY has 6 years to prove himself. Let’s solve one problem at a time.

It really makes a difference when you have trust to the authority you have. I pray that this trust won’t be put to waste yet again.

Ang mandato nating nakuha sa huling eleksyon ay patunay na umaasa pa rin ang Pilipino sa pagbabago. Iba na talaga ang situwasyon. Puwede na muling mangarap. Tayo nang tumungo sa katuparan ng ating mga pinangarap. 

                                                                                ---Pres. Noynoy Aquino

Tungo sa Pagbabago, Para sa Pagbabago

The inauguration of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III last June 30, 2010 at Quirino Grandstand became more alive because of the songs that were performed by some of the biggest names in the music industry. They give inspirations through their songs. Big artists like Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Charice Pempengco and APO Hiking Society were among the few who showcase their talents. But one song that caught my attention is Noel Cabangon's "Tungo sa Pagbabago, Para sa Pagbabago." It's such a powerful song and the message is meaningful. I truly felt the sincerity of the songs so I want to share it to those who have not the privelege of hearing it yet.  

Tungo sa Pagbabago, Para sa Pagbabago!

 Noel Cabangon

Lumingon sa ‘yong paligid

Buksan ang mata’t isip

At iyong makikita

Kay daming batang lansangan

Bahay na nagsisiksikan

‘Di tiyak ang kinabukasan

Bakit mayayaman lang

ang lalong yumayaman

At ang karamihan

Labis ang kahirapan

Dapat na tayong lumaya sa kawalan

Iwaksi ang katiwalian

Tuloy pa rin ang laban

Tayo’y kumilos na!

Koro:

Tungo sa pagbabago

Para sa pagbabago

Ngayon na, ngayon na!

Tungo sa pagbabago

Para sa pagbabago

Bayan ko, ngayon na!

Tulay:

Ang pagbabagong nais mo sa ‘ting bayan

Sa sarili ay dapat nang simulan

Dapat ipakita na kaya nating mabuhay

Nang marangal, matapat, mapagmahal at mahusay

Kaya’t kumilos na!

(Ulitin Koro)

Rap:

Ang bawat bata’y dapat nasa eskwela

Nang kinabukasan ay mayroong pag-asa

Trabaho at bahay sa bawat Pilipino

Nang paglikas ay unti-unting mahinto

Yaman ng bayan ay dapat pakinabangan

Ng buong bayan at ‘di lang ng iilan

Dagat, bundok, gubat, ilog at kapatagan

Gawing ligtas at dapat pangalagaan

Ang hustisya ay dapat mamayani

Mayaman ka man o mahirap na uri

Utang ng bayan na baya’y ‘di nakinabang

Dapat nang putulin at huwag nang bayaran

Karapatan ay dapat nating igalang

Karahasan ay huwag pahintulutan

Digmaan ay dapat nang malunasan

Kaunlaran, kapayapaan, pagkakaisa

At wastong pamamahala sa pamahalaan

(Repeat Chorus)

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