Blessing In Disguise
We missed the flight, but at least he gave us hope.
I was utterly touched by sir Gilbert Teodoro JR's speech during his press conference yesterday. He conceded and congratulated Benigno Aquino III for winning the national elections. And as I was touched, I was crying.
For the first time ever, I became fully attached to someone I barely even know. I mean, I do know him--his achievements, credentials and academic life. But that's just it. I see him all the time in the news (television), read online blogs about him, see him in the online groups made by people like me. But I got really attached and I had so much faith in him. That's really something new for me.
Maybe it's because I really saw that tinge of hope in him. Or maybe because he exudes too much brilliance in him yet he still remains humble and soft spoken.
I think he is my ideal guy.
I remember telling my mom I would not vote for this election because there really is no one whom I know is capable and qualified. I remember telling my mom I am disheartened because of the line up for presidentiables during the first few months of the year.
My mom, we were talking then that maybe a dark horse will win this year's elections. We were hoping against hope that that was not the final list of presidentiables.
And then he emerged--sir Gibo Teodoro Jr, announced that he will be running for president of the Republic of the Philippines and that he will be the standard bearer of Lakas-Kampi CMD. My mom and I? We were shocked. So ito na yung dark horse? Sino nga ba naman si Gibo, diba? Not all people know him. And well, too bad for him he will be running under the administration's ticket.
I never really cared about this Gibo person until I saw him answer really difficult questions during one forum in a prestigious university. I was awed by the fact that he knows what he's talking about and he speaks with such confidence that I was watching him and listening intently to what he's saying with my mouth slightly agape. This guy is brilliant.
I've never seen anyone (that huge of a public figure) answer intelligently within a short period of time. Summarize your platform in less than one minute, say what?
He dresses in a simple manner, but carries himself in a very good way that that green polo and maong pants looks like a coat and tie attire. Man. I was really awed by him.
He visited my school. I was sad that I have classes during the time he was talking. That time, I was cursing my most favorite subject for coinciding with sir Gibo's talk. I was not able to see him (only Edu Manzano who's clear skin blinded me). I was sad =(
He really impressed me, in many ways that I cannot count them. And I think he was God sent (: seriously. I felt his sincerity with every word that he utters. I never doubted him, his capabilities and his intentions. He may be running under the admin's ticket, but I know that he will not be influenced to join that dirty bandwagon. He never spoke ill of the incumbent president (which apparently, has a lot of haters and I am proud to say that I am NOT one of them), he never spoke ill and played black propaganda against his running mates. Instead, he spearheaded and advocated his POSITIVITY CAMPAIGN which he became known for.
It's just heartbreaking that most Filipinos are prone to fallacies, that they judge without even the proper deductive reasoning. Sayang. It's heartbreaking, too, that most Filipinos love joining the bandwagon without researching anything regarding their choice of "band".
While fervently and loyally watching the tally of votes, my heart breaks every time they announce that Teodoro got zero votes for this certain precint. I cried, too, upon seeing his numbers which are far apart from his contenders. Yes, I cried.
That time, I felt really bad about myself for missing that darn registration D: why was I too preoccupied with school that I missed it?! I know that my one vote would not make much of a difference, but at least... IS my president, I will think and remember that I researched for his headquarters here in my area, went there and got campaign materials, I will think and remember that I did my very best campaigning for him and I prayed hard for him...every single day.
I really am thankful that at least, someone like him came up and tried to fight for our country. Which is really losing hope as each day passes.
And yesterday, while listening to his speech, I really couldn't help myself...I teared up--again. I was a sore loser, my dad was joking me. But...but.
If I lose this election, I will HUMBLY accept it. But I will REMEMBER for a lifetime the experience and support of my fellow countrymen.
G1BO Teodoro
Even in defeat, he remained humble and soft spoken. I really admire you, sir. As I told you in one of your pages, hanggang sa susunod na paglipad. Sulong! And I...am a proud member of the GREEN TEAM. I am proud to be wearing that green baller band, waving that green balloon. Proud to be under Gilbert Teodoro JR's wings.