Sarie G. Laserna, MD, FACOG
President, North Central Virginia Association of Philippine Physicians
Overall Coordinator US-GK-Taguig Partnership for Philippine Rebuilding
Vice Chair, Filipino United Network n(USA)
Destiny they say is by choice not by chance! Today, Filipino patriots
worldwide are finally awakening to the Philippines’ call for
true democracy…a government that is for, of, and by the Filipino
people!
Ironically, since gaining independence in 1946 (62 years ago), this
nation, the only Christian citadel in the Far East has now become
the second (some say the top) most corrupt country in the whole world!
Is it because of the 10% rich, maintaining political power to safeguard
their vested interest, a significant number of them grafters and corrupt
politicians? Is it because of the 70% poor who have lost their will
to fight for truth and justice and who have succumbed to vote selling
during election time? Is it because of the apathy and cynicism of
the remaining 20% intellectual middle class, who sees these gross
government excesses but decides to do nothing? …and, is it also
because the Church has neglected to mediate, educate and lead its
“misguided flock” remaining non-committal and watching
on the sidelines in the fight for truth and justice?
Sadly, all foregoing statements of transgressions and omissions have
greatly contributed to the moral decadence and resultant corruption
and massive poverty in the Philippines!
Today however, two great “miracles” have happened that
may predictably help heal the ills of our society!
We refer to none other than
1.) The Gawad Kalinga program spearheaded by Tony Meloto with its
holistic upliftment and empowerment of the underserved;
2.) Among Ed Panlilio’s recent election as governor of Pampanga,
who now serves as role model for political evangelization and total
cleansing of the Philippine government from graft and corruption!
The valiant challenge of the Dollar Moral Crusade against graft and
corruption of Filipino United Network Chairman, Dr. Philip S. Chua,
is gaining momentum overseas. This in itself is every Filipino’s
moral battle against corruption! We do not believe in choosing the
lesser of two evils! Such will only promote and aggrandize the never-ending
government graft and corruption still entrenched in our Motherland!
We do not have choose an evil at all. Being lesser greedy or lesser
corrupt is still greedy and corrupt. It is not a matter of degree.
It is either good or evil.
And if Good is to triumph over Evil; it is imperative that all of
our committed leaders join forces, unite, work together in solidarity,
and speak with one voice!
Keenly aware of the power of the pen over the sword, let us encourage
our Filipino brothers and sisters to use their personal influence
and connections to motivate the media to support and spread our clamor
for the return of moral values, justice, integrity, decency, transparency
and accountability to the Philippine government.
United as a people, guided by God’s enduring love, enlightened
by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, strengthened by prayers and fortified
by a passion to bring Truth and justice to the Philippine government
during our lifetime, all Filipino patriots from all walks of life
have this once in a lifetime opportunity to come together and network
with us, speak up, support and defend good, moral, honest and ethical
government officials and assist in the Philippine Nation Rebuilding.
Yes – it is time for all Filipino patriots to get INVOLVED and
come to the aid of our fledgling nation, raped by political corruption
and graft. To do nothing is a sin of omission against God and country!
With courage, patriotism, persistence and resilience, the Filipino
people can oust bad elements from the government and move our country
forward through good and honest governance! Only then can we say that
“We, the Filipino Patriots, have chosen a Great Destiny for
our Motherland!
Please visit the FUN website: www.filipinoUNITEDnetwork.com and join
this revolution of good governance, of truth and justice, and of love
and compassion