Today was another glorious day to wake up to. Today we Filipinos were enamored with the sight of a new leadership that is about to steer the course of our nation. A leadership that hails from a family of good character and noble values. A leadership by newly-elected President, PNoy.
Benigno Aquino III takes oath as the 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines.
Our president.
Benigno Aquino III takes oath as the 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines. Our president.
After such a long time, a lot of Filipinos have felt ignored and left behind by the government. Today however, we caught a whiff that that may change. Today, as the newly inaugurated President took the stage, he spoke with such connection to the ordinary Filipino citizen that he presented himself as one of us. Today, we got a feeling that alas, someone from the government cares what we think and feel everyday! And sometimes, a little acknowledgment can go a long way.
The inauguration was a historical and hopeful sight. Historical that it is such a rarity to have a son/daughter eventually succeed his mother/father from a Presidency in all of the world's governments. Hopeful because the family of which he came from has been a long symbol of peace, prayer and People Power. In his speech, the President further reiterated the enlivened spirit of the People Power Revolution by saying that,
"Kayo ang boss ko, kaya't hindi maaaring hindi ako makinig sa mga utos ninyo." -- It's true, the power is in us to change our country. It sounds like a broken record, or such an ideal thing to perceive. But what we fail to realize is that it is so simple. We are the people, and we are the power - hearing PNoy say that reminded us that.
It's not just the question of what he can do for us but also of what we can do to help him.
Congratulations PNoy!
Thank you for keeping the power of the people alive!
Love,
The Pink Tarha Team
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I am really happy. *not that I voted for him or anything* People seemed to be hopeful today talaga.
Oh and I got to ride the MRT for free. That was cool.
I know Reina loves speeches so I remembered her when I got the copy of the speech.
http://pinaywriteroraldiarrhea.blogspot.com/2010/06/inaugural-address-as-delivered-by.html
It was nice. ^_^
I am also one of those hopefuls that good things will come our way in the Philippines..btw, ladies, you have a blog award..if u have time kindly visit http://trililpigs.blogspot.com/2010/06/feels-so-good.html -jeel
I did not vote for him pero I will support him and his programs. In my opinion, almost all the Presidents made good programs, the only problem was the action they made and the time of execution. Sometimes, they do as they have said but have a vested interest on that matter.
PNoy's words were sincere and I really am hoping for his sincere action to go with his words. God bless PNoy.
God bless Pink Tarha!
i wasn't able to hear the speech. i just hope that he can change our country for the better.
hope ito na nga ang simula!
Hi ladies. I've been following your blog for months now but I just found the courage to speak up and let you know how this blog has helped a lot with my adjustments here in Riyadh. Thank you! Been here for just a month.
And regarding this post, like many Filipinos, I too am hoping that he's the one to lead us towards a better and brighter Philippines!
Kudos to ya'll!
I also didn't vote for him, but yes, he'll have my support. At siempre dalangin din na sana'y matupad ang maganda nya'ng pangarap para sa Pilipinas.
I hope, unlike the previous things that happened before P-noy, this fervor will not die that easy.
Mas madalas, madali tayong ma-disillusion kaagad.
Every inauguration is a fresh start to any country. Think of it as a reboot. We as citizens can only hope that he can deliver on his promises. I'd really like for him to abolish the Pork Barrel and allocate the funds to the right departments of government.
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