And now I'm back. I've been out of cyberspace for the past 25 days (imagine that!) because our landline got busted. The PLDT repairmen who first went to check it was useless. Then days after, when we have decided to have the line cut and get a new line/internet from another service provider, a group of repairmen arrived to "fix" the problem. Ha! If we didn't ask for its disconnection, they would not have acted immediately as they did to fix the problem.
Ok, so I am thrilled to be blogging again. I intended to write about Trillanes, the textbook errors, and basketball. But because of "technical failure", the "momentum" was sort of lost. But I'll try to come up with something. hehehe...
here are tidbits on my take re: those issues, except basketball (that will be a separate post indeed...):
Trillanes' victory is a clear sign that majority of Filipinos aren't satisfied with the current administration. It also shows that the people wanted somebody new, bold and daring to effect changes in the government and move things forward. As one of the key people in the infamous OAKWOOD Mutiny, this guy is an embodiment of non-conformity and justice wrapped in one. Hey, we might not openly admit it, but somewhere deep inside each of us, we rebel on the oppressions around us, we are dismayed with the way things happen in Philippine politics... we are tired with the "smart asses" called trapos running things around... we all want something good to be done... so why not take chances with a fellow who took a chance for us? =)
About the textbook errors:
One of the major issues there was the "conceptual errors" committed. The martial law era was allegedly discussed in a manner that shows the latter to be something good, where certain projects implemented benefitted people etc etc. The guy who was really frustrated and disgusted with those things ( I forgot his name... tagal na nga kasi...) said in a documentary I watched weeks ago in The Probe that those errors would idiotize the students and for me, perhaps create wrong notions of what really transpired back then. History books are supposed to write factual events and discuss matters accurately so that in time, when looked back into, the new generation would understand and grasp the lessons learned from these occurences, hoping they get to do better in their time. To do otherwise is highly dangerous as time will come when none of those who were really there can validate or contest claims in the future by those mislead by an inaccurate recital in the books of historic events in the country. It does make me wonder why the people responsible for its screening approved those books to be published. Giving it a 94% rating... Makes you think they were motivated by some ill factors in doing so.. perhaps their own vested interests in that "project"...
Now, this thing actually made me think of The Bible. As we all know, the bible contains the history of humankind and forms the basis of The Roman Catholic faith, and other protestant religions as well. This book is not an exception from all the flaws we saw in the process that DepEd did in publishing those textbooks. We all know the holy bible has been translated from one language to another, from generations to generations... written in many forms centuries and centuries ago. "ERRORS" are therefore inevitable. Fabrication or omissions of some details cannot be discounted. Either intentionally or unintentionally. Just look at the recently discovered "Gnostic Gospels".
Well, don't get me wrong. I am not about rewriting religion, questioning faiths or forming new religious denomination. I am Catholic, and I intend to stay and die that way. All I am saying is, we should be open-minded enough to see that the Church, or the Vatican can be guilty of having committed these fallacies... again either intentionally or unintentionally. So really, there is no such thing as absolute truth, or right and wrong on the basis of religion alone. What is practiced in one religion is not always acceptable in others. What is essential is knowing how to balance what is truly good and bad, in consideration of all... based on kindness. And that is universal. That alone should be sufficient to guide you along the way and live a good life.
Remember what separates us from the animals --- the gift of "free will". And in making choices and in passing through life's "crossroads", let us not be blinded and hindered by predetermined philosophies, norms and traditions handed to us. Look around, think, pray and follow your heart. Stand up if you must but acknowledge the wisdom behind a compromise.
Keep believing that good things happen to good people. Trust me.
