YES, it is possible—transformation, that is.
The Moral Force Movement initiated by Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno was welcomed by many including lawmakers and aspiring presidential candidates, in the hope to help voters choose wisely for the 2010 national elections.
"Transformational leaders," is what the country needs, Puno said, and many agreed that choosing the right leaders is crucial. In a country that is mostly divided by politicking, poverty and corruption, the Philippines needs individuals whose integrity and patriotism remain true in spite of the various temptations their positions may face.
But before we all go cheering what the movement stands for, we must all remember that all goals and intentions, no matter how true or sincere, needs more than just words. First of all, we should realize that the big majority of the electorate are the D and E social classes, that are most vulnerable to being exploited by scheming politicians.
The movement should also take the lead in informing and educating the people, on how to set aside personalities who give empty promises during their campaign. This will help the Filipinos understand that choosing the wrong individual to lead the country will result to another six years of transactional politics that only breed corruption.
Will transformation really be possible? There is no denying that many have tried similar movements in the past, will little, if any success. Of course, there are those who see this as a passing advocacy, especially when some think that the Chief Justice must clean his own backyard— the judiciary—to ensure speedy and inexpensive delivery of justice.
Still, we should this movement as a glimmer of hope that yes, someday and possibly in the 2010 election, our country will be run by leaders who will only have one vision in mind—transformation. (AJPress)
( Published on April 11, 2009 in Asian Journal Los Angeles p. A12 )
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