SO, Christmas is finally coming (later actually). But before I give my thoughts on the holidays, I'd like to contemplate first on a few things that happened this past week.
Fernando Poe, Jr. or FPJ for short, had been one of the pillars of the Philippine film industry. He's been named the "Da King of Action Movies." His stardom rose during the era in which I haven't been born; all I know was that he's a great action star, as what most of the folks would say. Basing upon the past movies that I've seen, like doing his ultra-magnetic punches or head-banging head knocks andhaving duets with Ate Shawi or Juday, I don't see him as a great actor. But still, I have a great respect for the man. I am not in the position to ridicule his whole perosnality simply because I think he acts bad.
He died last (or two I think) weeks ago. It was a sudden death. I just learned about it after my class in SPCM 104, which was about 8 in the morning. I didn't cry hysterically or anything like that. Who could blame me? I am not a big fan of the guy, but I felt pity for his family because everything went very fast. It's hard to recuperate on such series of events. One time you're in coma, and the next thing you're dead. Talk about harsh realities of life.
Okay, back to FPJ. I never intended to watch any of his tributes, or his funeral coz I know that a lot of politics will be brought up in those things. And I would just end up pissed off by it. Since I have great "compassion for humanity," my mother asked me to record ot for her and our relatives so that they could watch it once she got home (btw, she's in the US). So, I'd have to bear with the ordeal of watching FPJ's final rites.
And I wasn't wrong about it. I was really so damn pissed off at how people could be so opportunistic. Or maybe I am so mad at how rotten politics could be here in the Philippines.
During the Eulogy, Richard Gomez called FPJ "my President." A film director ( I forgot his name, but I'll replace this if I remembered it) said he was "the hope of the nation," and now it's gone. Even Erap seems to still have hang-ups of him being thrown off his presidency. He kept on reiterating that his position was stolen from him, while FPJ was stolen of a victory. Such a crybaby wanting to get his lollipop back.
Even at the North Cemetery, what really blew me off was actor Nino Muhlach, who was blabbering all over the place, saying "Igalang po nating ang ating Pangulo...Pangulong FPJ..." While doing the rites, people kept on shouting "FPJ! FPJ!" Poor Susan, can't her husband just have an ounce of peace at his last rest? Can't just people stop using the moment for their own political motives?
I am not saying it's not "politically correct" to be bitter about losing the elections. But can't they just face the fact that FPJ actually lost the elections, that's the end of the story. Why don't we just move on with our lives and instead of initiating rebellion amongst the people, start helping this country progress instead of regress?
Leche, hindi niyo ba nakikita na hirap na hirap na ang Pilipinas? Lalo lang kayong dumadagdag sa problema. Anong magagawa natin, patay na si FPJ. Kung gusto ninyong ipagpatuloy ang laban niya, help build this nation. Kahit na maka-EDSA 24 pa tayo, lalo lang mababaon ang Pilipinas. Change doesn't necessarily mean you start from scratch most of the time. It doesn't always conclude that EDSA revolutions would always cleanse us.
Change could mean that we could start from what is left right in front of us.
On the other hand, I admire PGMA's ability to restrain herself from all these *Kahit na drowingan pa ng sungay yung mukha niya, hindi siya napikon. Leche, kapag ako yun ewan ko na lang. Sino bang tao ang gustong bastusin ang litrato niya?* However, my friend texted me that "screw Gloria" because she became so paranoid about the whole situation; putting baracades all over the palace. And I partly agree with it.
So, what is the point of FPJ's death? It only proved how chaotic Philippines is. Every solution to a single problem leads to another. Now, how can we progress? Nope, the question is: Are we still going to? (I proposed genocide, perhaps.)
I don't know. Maybe it's cliche for me to say that change is within our hands. But it is what should really happen.
FPJ doesn't have all the solutions. Nor does PGMA.
We have it.
When would we all start to see that?
Fernando Poe, Jr. or FPJ for short, had been one of the pillars of the Philippine film industry. He's been named the "Da King of Action Movies." His stardom rose during the era in which I haven't been born; all I know was that he's a great action star, as what most of the folks would say. Basing upon the past movies that I've seen, like doing his ultra-magnetic punches or head-banging head knocks andhaving duets with Ate Shawi or Juday, I don't see him as a great actor. But still, I have a great respect for the man. I am not in the position to ridicule his whole perosnality simply because I think he acts bad.
He died last (or two I think) weeks ago. It was a sudden death. I just learned about it after my class in SPCM 104, which was about 8 in the morning. I didn't cry hysterically or anything like that. Who could blame me? I am not a big fan of the guy, but I felt pity for his family because everything went very fast. It's hard to recuperate on such series of events. One time you're in coma, and the next thing you're dead. Talk about harsh realities of life.
Okay, back to FPJ. I never intended to watch any of his tributes, or his funeral coz I know that a lot of politics will be brought up in those things. And I would just end up pissed off by it. Since I have great "compassion for humanity," my mother asked me to record ot for her and our relatives so that they could watch it once she got home (btw, she's in the US). So, I'd have to bear with the ordeal of watching FPJ's final rites.
And I wasn't wrong about it. I was really so damn pissed off at how people could be so opportunistic. Or maybe I am so mad at how rotten politics could be here in the Philippines.
During the Eulogy, Richard Gomez called FPJ "my President." A film director ( I forgot his name, but I'll replace this if I remembered it) said he was "the hope of the nation," and now it's gone. Even Erap seems to still have hang-ups of him being thrown off his presidency. He kept on reiterating that his position was stolen from him, while FPJ was stolen of a victory. Such a crybaby wanting to get his lollipop back.
Even at the North Cemetery, what really blew me off was actor Nino Muhlach, who was blabbering all over the place, saying "Igalang po nating ang ating Pangulo...Pangulong FPJ..." While doing the rites, people kept on shouting "FPJ! FPJ!" Poor Susan, can't her husband just have an ounce of peace at his last rest? Can't just people stop using the moment for their own political motives?
I am not saying it's not "politically correct" to be bitter about losing the elections. But can't they just face the fact that FPJ actually lost the elections, that's the end of the story. Why don't we just move on with our lives and instead of initiating rebellion amongst the people, start helping this country progress instead of regress?
Leche, hindi niyo ba nakikita na hirap na hirap na ang Pilipinas? Lalo lang kayong dumadagdag sa problema. Anong magagawa natin, patay na si FPJ. Kung gusto ninyong ipagpatuloy ang laban niya, help build this nation. Kahit na maka-EDSA 24 pa tayo, lalo lang mababaon ang Pilipinas. Change doesn't necessarily mean you start from scratch most of the time. It doesn't always conclude that EDSA revolutions would always cleanse us.
Change could mean that we could start from what is left right in front of us.
On the other hand, I admire PGMA's ability to restrain herself from all these *Kahit na drowingan pa ng sungay yung mukha niya, hindi siya napikon. Leche, kapag ako yun ewan ko na lang. Sino bang tao ang gustong bastusin ang litrato niya?* However, my friend texted me that "screw Gloria" because she became so paranoid about the whole situation; putting baracades all over the palace. And I partly agree with it.
So, what is the point of FPJ's death? It only proved how chaotic Philippines is. Every solution to a single problem leads to another. Now, how can we progress? Nope, the question is: Are we still going to? (I proposed genocide, perhaps.)
I don't know. Maybe it's cliche for me to say that change is within our hands. But it is what should really happen.
FPJ doesn't have all the solutions. Nor does PGMA.
We have it.
When would we all start to see that?
Note: The author has no intention of disgracing the reputations of the people mentioned within the text. These are only based on my opinions, you don't have to file a lawsuit against me. I'm eighteen for God's sake, I don't have the money to get even a lawyer. Spare me.
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Vicky: No one's going to sue you dear. Don't worry. You can badmouth any one you want without fearing for your person (although you didn't bad mouth anyone sa post na 'to).
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