The most obvious one - well being of my family, followed by infinite riches and more importantly, the best financial advisor (who of course charges cheap).















   

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    On the 31st of July, she was put to rest as she victoriously battled Cancer. Although she passed away, she has lived a full life. On the 31st of  July, my beloved country mourned as we tried to celebrate her short-lived life. On the 31st of July, the icon of hope and democracy, President Cory Aquino left our world to join her husband Ninoy.

   As she left, I wondered what will happen afterwards; will someone be there to continue her legacy? We still needed her there. In a time where outright corruption is mandatory to become a powerful leader, President Aquino proved that simplicity and service are the only ingredients to gain people's respect and trust.  She demanded authority and not power effortlessly. As she left, I pondered if her death will at least bring our politicians into realization that my country is in need of great leadership and not a race for power? Will they soon understand that in order for Philippines to thrive, we have to start taking care of each other?

  I believe that Philippines is a little piece of paradise bestowed upon us by Higher beings "anitos" - as what our ancestors call them.  Most of Filipinos are educated with good manners and right conduct which should be enough reminder that we need to treat others as our equals.With this, we are continuouslly bombarded by the idea that education is the priority.  Ironically enough, the people in power (who are mostly born and raised in wealth) are the ones who act uneducated as they lead our people into atrocious debt and cycle of poverty.  There's one thing the Philippines leads the world in: we are the most corrupt in Asia. At least we're number one is something right?
 
  Remember the time when we were the agricultural centre in Asia? People all over our continent earnestly visited our country to learn how to propagate agriculture in their own nations.  How about when we were globally recognized because we speak English fluently (minus the accent of course)?  My mom used to tell my that although we were not number 1, we were in the top 5 at least.  Our economy was booming. Our leaders did what they were supposed to do- lead. We were not a desperate country in need of enormous change.  Look where we are now- our palms wide open waiting for the remittances of our OFW's (overseas filipino workers).  SHAME ON US.

  With this in mind, I think we owe it to ourselves to become our own leaders. Lead by example. As simple citizens, we can epitomize the legacy President Aquino has left us.  We do not need to be in power to manifest justice.  Let's try to live simply and justly. Inevitably, one would not be able to do it alone. Kailangan nating magkaisa  - We, Filipinos need to do this together.  We're known for coming together in countless festivities - we should start doing it more often .. coming together I mean.

Mabuhay.