Imelda's Inferno and The Filipino's Hope

It was a descent into the madness of an abusive household. The one who starved millions of Filipinos. Yes, the one who gorged herself with the Filipino's food, shelter, clothing. The one who took every last penny-- and the promise-- of a nation.

The Filipino nation's most significant contribution to world history since its independence-- and, indeed in the recorded history of civilization, what people say without a pause? Imelda's shoes. And, now, the horrific Ampatuan Massacre.

When the surviving half of the anti-Christ of our republic was elected to office recently, one could hardly be surprised. In order to save themselves, the abused often return to the source of the annihilation. Approval from the abuser is, becomes paramount in the eyes of the victim.

We cannot change who we are. We can only make choices.

Like Judas, Imelda and her husband exuded a beauty and grace unseen in the gutters of monstrosity as they enriched themselves and shattered the hope of future Filipino generations. This darkest of duos is no different from the Spanish friars and conquerors who brutalized our people.

Now, hope has returned.

One of my greatest influences is President Corazon Aquino. Heroic for her humility, Cory-- Santa Corazon-- inspired the Filipino nation-- and the world. I watched her unbelievable miracle unfold from across the Pacific. She saved our nation and returned our hope.

And now comes a most human member of the Aquino family, elected to lead our nation out of five centuries of neglect and abuse. It is a critical juncture in our history.

From Jose Rizal Online to Noynoy, May The Almighty bless you with His Grace And Guidance as The People's President. We invite you to share our vision.

The sun will yet shine its magnificence on the Filipino citizen, the Pearl Of The Orient. Our republic.

VISION

1. Change the official name of the country to a Tagalog name and remove English names from geography and replace with Tagalog names by 2020.
2. Remove the word "palace" from the name of the President's residence; permanently remove all similar names from civic and public buildings that imply a leadership above the people. Our country is a republic formed by the people, of the people and for the people.
3. Identify key social and educational obstacles faced by the common Filipino citizen.
4. Enact a plan-of-action to resolve each identified social and educational obstacle by 2020.
5. Establish a permanent peace between all Filipinos within all existing islands and borders.
6. Government to acknowledge and accept responsibility for all past and present Human Rights violations.
7. Abolish and disarm all militias. All participants who disarm and sign a legally binding agreement not to rearm will be granted a full amnesty. Amnesty does not protect individuals or organizations against current or future civil lawsuits.
8. Research, record and revive the history and traditions of our home land before Spanish colonial rule.
9. Reinvigorate, using the reach of technology, the nation's rich history and the names of all Filipinos who sacrificed for love of country during Spanish colonial rule.
10. Establish in the national consciousness the names and contributions of leaders who served the cause of justice, equality and human rights of and for all Filipinos after 1898.

MISSION

1. Ensure equal and full Human Rights for all Filipinos.
2. Empower the Filipino citizen to build self-esteem, seek and re-instill national pride through commitment and service to others.
3. Provide a safe and public forum for all Filipinos to share insight, experiences and perspective in our common quest for equal and full Human Rights for all Filipino people.