Thirtieth day of June 2010 is a day very significant to every Filipino. This day is the inauguration of the son of heroes and nation-welfare defenders; the formal oath-taking of the ever beloved Noynoy; the official start of Benigno Aquino III as the president of the Philippines.
Benigno Aquino III has captured the ears, the eyes and hearts of Filipino people with his speech during the inauguration day. "Ngayon, sa araw na ito—dito magwawakas ang pamumunong manhid sa mga daing ng taumbayan." This day is the beginning. Of what ever it is, may it be the betterment of the whole nation.
The foremost duty not only of the of the newly inaugurated officials of the nation but also of the sovereign Filipino people is to lift the nation from poverty through honest and effective governance having the aims for quality education, improved public health services and a home for every family.
I took the chance to lift his exact words during the inauguration that inspired me and hoping to have inspired the Filipino people, "Ang unang hakbang ay ang pagkakaroon ng tuwid at tapat na hanay ng mga pinuno." Words like these from the person whom we entrust our future keep the fire of hope in every heart that still believes in reform which will start at root-cause of poverty.
We as citizens of the Philippines should not think that the ONLY key for development is just GOOD LEADERS. The Philippines needs the people: it's obedience with the law; trust and willingness to cope with change. As Noynoy said, "Hindi si Noynoy ang gumawa ng paraan, kayo ang dahilan kung bakit ngayon, magtatapos na ang pagtitiis ng sambayanan. Ito naman ang umpisa ng kalbaryo ko, ngunit kung marami tayong magpapasan ng krus ay kakayanin natin ito, gaano man kabigat."
The sole aim of his term of office is GOOD GOVERNANCE. And the only thing our president want us to do is to bear the cross with him. With that, no matter how heavy the cross is we will able to manage lifting it.It's not solely in the hands of Noynoy that our freedom from poverty and corruption depends upon. It's in the hands of every Filipino people.
"Inaanyayahan ko kayo ngayon na manumpa sa ating mga sarili, sa sambayanan, WALANG MAIIWAN"
President Noynoy has invited us in a journey to better life. Let us be responsive enough to answer the call to progress.
