Twenty-five years ago, a huge crowd of people gathered and walked collectively for our nation. Dubbed as the greatest and most gratifying act of the Filipinos, this assembly of individuals from different races of life united for the ultimate goal of ending the supremacy of a dictator was admired by nations around the world.
It was a proof that a common Juan Dela Cruz is not afraid to fight for his freedom. He is not afraid to die. He can even offer his own blood for his ideals. But on that day, he preferred to do it in a less tragic and a more peaceful way. He’s greatest weapon was his faith. He believed that violence is not a solution to oppression. If we want freedom, then let us do it in a manner aligned with our moral values. The people power was a peaceful and bloodless fight for liberty.
The true essence of that revolt was not found on how powerful an individual on that day was but on how majestic is the collective thrust of unity and patriotism of the people. We are a Democratic nation and in eternity it should remain that way. That, I believe, was the primary reason why the EDSA Revolution occurred.
The state of our nation right now is the product of our past. And it is sad that what our countrymen fought in EDSA is starting to fade away. Yes, we are free as a nation, but we are getting oppressed in new ways. The corruption, political dynasties, and the insufficient service of our government among other concerns are slowly obliterating the ideals of our democracy.
Being a democratic country is neither about being able to do what you want, whenever you want it, nor about being able to express your opinion, whenever you wish to speak. It’s like a big podium supported by the pillars of economic stability, peace, prosperity, and good governance. And with one of pillars missing, democracy is not in its ideal state.
I would like to stress out that when people went to EDSA on February 25, 1986, they are not just shouting to end the dictatorship. They went there hoping to correct our rotten system of government. They did not just ask for freedom. The wanted the complete package of a democratic nation.
It is in this that I am asking our so-called public servants to do what they have promised last elections and all of the elections from the past and of the future. We are a free nation. We have the democracy. Give it to us in accordance to its real ideals. Free us from corruption, give us the prosperity we are entitled of, and show us that you are all working for the growth of our nation and not for the growth of your pockets.
The truth is the state of the Philippines right now was not what the people in EDSA have fought for. We are misaligned from the true principles of that revolution. The power of the people has spoken to our government, but only few have listened. I hope that on the coming years under the present administration and of the future leaders of our nation, the problems of our state right now will be mitigated. Let us also do our part as Filipinos. A salute to everyone who participated in EDSA Revolution!
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