A response to “An Open Letter to CNN”

A response to “An Open Letter to CNN”

http://ohcarlaloo.com/2013/11/16/an-open-letter-to-cnn

i don’t agree with your points… see, all those highlighted views of yours are still rooted in our government system, the country being an “archipelago” is not an excuse for gov’t to sloth around and get angry whenever they are being criticized. the comment of that CNN anchor is but an eye-opener that our gov’t officials; yes, the gov’t response team of tacloban had been wiped out, but why??? the news of yolanda’s coming was announced weeks or days ahead; the gov’t should have taken rapid moves in saving the cities and should have made enough plans to keep their people safe… as they say, prevention is better than cure; had the government put on their shoes while the roads were still “accessible” to bring enough supplies to these people BEFORE they are hit by the storm, these people would have survived…had the government put MUCH EFFORT in taking people to protected shelters (those that are really safe like SAFE) a lot would have survived…had the government fully loaded hospitals or evacuation centers with medical supplies BEFORE yolanda hits land, people would have been treated well…. i see why foreigners gave those criticisms… it is because they know actions could have been done to avoid these problems… but no, the government of the Philippines is already in that habit of taking action AFTER the storm comes…back in ZAMBOANGA, they only acted AFTER the war… they could have prevented it from happening had they been alert… but no..the government is so busy..with what? our country will never learn how to be dependent..sad to say but we do deserve being called as JUAN TAMAD…because we never learn…it’s been how many years now and we are still a third world country… so there’s no reason to be proud… yes, the truth hurts.. i am hurt with what’s being said about my country but it was all true… i have to admit it was all true… there’s a lot more to say… but to sum this all up, our government is a hopeless case… all we can do is survive… and that filipino spirit of surviving is what makes us awesome in the eyes of these foreign people.. yes we should be proud…but the gov’t ought to be ashamed… they have stained the respect, trust, and hope of their people…. ask a filipino, “do you want to live in the US?” or “what country would you choose to live if you are given the chance to?” im sure, you will hear if none, but a few would choose this country…

And just recently, a news came out wherein a city (that is located on the shoreline) survived the Yolanda attack and only one person died. they were able to do so because the evacuated the area two days prior the storm is announced to hit land. if the government had the same initiative, a lot would have survived. 

this is sad and irritating as well... when will we ever learn?

At Last

"At Last"

At last you came into my life

We did not know of it

That we would meet on a night

We both could not forget

At last you gave me your love

So pure, I cannot describe

And so did I, gave my heart

To you whom I confide

At last I felt your gentle kiss

Your warm embrace my bliss

On the eight month and ninth day

I vowed a sincere "Yes."

At last our hearts found happiness

Though sooner we expect

That we's go through some struggles 

But still come out the best

At last I'm yours to keep and hold

My love, remember this

Respect and trust I give to thee

No doubts, not one regret

At last we made it through I hope

Though we may say "good bye"

To see you soon, I will stay strong

This will take just a while

I promise to be loyal and faithful

I hope you be the same

That we'd be true, we'll make it through together

and we'd both say "At last"

-fin-

talking in silence

A lot has been said and done

Hearts broken, egos stepped upon

Stricken by pain, words came

And knives went falling like rain

Minds battle with reasons and doubt

Filled with anger inside and out

Alas! a bullet kills sanity and truth

Now, I understand well and good

Yet wisdom came too late

I say, as you are now with hate

And anger, pain, and all

I see, I know, I'll take this fall

For you are blind enough

To see, I must be tough 

To believe that this too shall pass

And love is here to last

Darkness flee your soul

Let God take control

Believe in love, and see

Believe in You and Me 

a note to hatred

September 09, 2013:

I woke up to the sound of gunshots and explosions. A supposedly special day for me, turned to be the first day of terror. My city was under attack. MNLFs were found spreading havoc in five barangays; one of which was situated near our bank’s main branch. I called our manager and she, by the order of the higher heads, called off work. I was somehow happy to spend a day for rest with my mindset on “this is just another show…it will pass.” I continued on watching the local news and even went for movie trips (of course we all stayed at home). They had high-powered ammunition and weapons; more advanced than what the police/military had. It was chaos. Hostages were taken and fighters were killed in action.

September 10, 2013

Fire broke out in one of the affected area; it was said that the rebels burned houses to once again strike terror. People were told that the situation is under control yet the number of rebels increased. How did they manage to enter the “contained” zone? Where do they get backups? More hostages are held captive. What used to be a four-digit number for evacuees turned five. Hostages were used as human shield and once again, Secretary Mar Roxas said that these are not hostages because they were not hand-cuffed and they could go freely whenever they want to. And so, because of that, I want him to go up there and tell those rebels to hold him as hostage for the purpose of goodwill. F@#$ you DILG Secretary. PNOY told media that Zamboanga is not in a state of emergency. Why? Because his men insist that everything is under control (yes… their control). Again, I am dismayed. What can we see that they can’t? We are getting sleepless nights because armed men are causing mayhem in our city. People are panic buying. Stores and Banks are closed. Where is business as usual?

September 11, 2013

Surprisingly, the mayor asked for business to open and continue operations because everything is under control. Our head offices had their own discretion whether or not we should open. Sadly, we had to. I would gladly report back to work but not on a situation like this. We were only an hour open when the mayor called off operations again. WTF!?  How could she risk our lives just like that? Shortly, a few hours just after we had the chance to go home, the barangay where our bank was located, was under attack. Geez, what could have happened if we were still there? What’s wrong with you leaders? Back home, we had to pack-up and get ready in case the rebels will pass by our vicinity. The fear is sinking in. News were aired that women hostages were raped. And yet our local government were busy brainstorming as to how these rebels can “leave the city peacefully” meaning, they shall go unharmed… unpunished. Again, F@#$ you all.

A thief is beaten to death just for stealing food, material, or whatever from a single person. A rapist is automatically put to prison. A killer, when caught suffer the rightful punishment. But terrorists get to be negotiated… a 10-billion scammer gets special treatment… and so on… where is justice? How can we build up hope in these worthless leaders? 

I want my peace back.