he is a priest and he is the governor, he was elected in very slim margin over the influential political icons in the province because 1,147 more people believes he can bring change... in just 10 days in office he was able to collect a remarkable Php 11.6 million from the quarry industry of the province and by the end of June 2008 a total of Php 230 million a record breaking feat... more folds than he's predecessor, previous governors earned Php 121.023 million in 5 years starting 2002 until June of 2007... now some people are hurting, they can't stand losing their profits, kickback is the right word for that and they want the governor priest out... good governance is so hard to do, a person must have the will and dedication to change everything for the benefit of its people... and when people resist change, one can do nothing about it but to fight back... this country is dying, politically... i long to see more of the governor priest running every cities and provinces of this nation and maybe for a president is not that bad as an idea... but change would meet defiance and opposition because greed for power and money is the uncurable sickness of our politicians, they want more for themselves and lesser for the people... change... we want more it... peace!
After a much heated campaigns the election fever are almost finally over. Pending the final canvassing of votes by the congress the people have chosen a new leader to rule the country for the next 6 years. The presumptive president is a mayor from a city down south of the Philippines known for his iron fisted style of government. What makes this election interesting is the process on how people now choose their leaders. Traditionally, we oath to go for people with great experience, plans, smart and proper character and attitude someone we normally call 'honorable'. This election changed that idea, people now go for leaders with real simple plans to solve recurring problems in the society, strong work portfolio to showcase their capability to govern and implement real solutions. Good luck to the newly elected president, I wish you well in your quest to change this country into something everyone wish it should be. Peace!
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