First Shot: Believe

As a developing country, Philippines continuously strive for progress and advancement. We can never be compared to well developed countries from the west and some here in the east, but at least we are striving.

The new government is a proof that the country is in full throttle in realizing its dreams to uplift the country from poverty and reclaim its glory that has been stolen by other Asian countries, almost half a century ago.

Benigno Simeon Aquino III, the newly elected president of the country just arrived from United States after a weeklong official working visit. Together with him is a secured US$2.4 billion new investments that would create thousands of new jobs for Filipinos plus US$434 million granted by the Millennium Challenge Corporation for social welfare programs.

During his stay in America, he was so true to his statement that his priority will be the official agenda of the trip which is the betterment of his people. His schedule was so packed that one point he had 13 meetings in a day.

Compared to his predecessor, who was reportedly spent thousands of dollars for a dinner, PNoy enjoyed American comfort foods like hamburger, hotdog and pizza. When he arrived in San Francisco, the president and his company ate at the In-N-Out burgers at the holding area of the airport. He was also seen eating hotdogs at the streets of New York City that caused quite a stir.  

Many criticizes the President for his gestures, that all of these low profile actions are just publicity and very much scripted. But if you are going to look and feel the sincerity of the top ranking official of the Philippines, you’ll realize how true he is with his words and how sincere he is with his actions.

Despite of the efforts being done by the new government, many are still very negative about it. They keep the criticism on, that gives negative impact not just to the government but to the whole Philippines as well. It creates a negative stigma that can never be erased.

As a response to this negative criticism, PNoy always urged people to support his drive for progress and continuously believe in them.

As a Filipino, I wholeheartedly support the new government in its efforts and drive for progress. Negativity has no place at this moment. I may not be as big as the president, but a simple trust and belief, is a key in every nations success.