Abrigo: Be a reagent for change

Abrigo: Be a reagent for change

DURING the 1969 presidential election, then president Ferdinand E. Marcos, tossed substantial resources during his reelection campaign against his lone opponent Sergio Osmeña Jr.

The media described the massive vote-buying and election related violence as “3 Gs of Philippine Politics” for utilizing Guns, Goons and Gold.

He won, and to maintain wealth and authority, Marcos engrossed to military rule where abuses of human rights proliferated.

After the dark era of martial law, politicians in their respective provinces flexed the 4th G and behaved like starved crocodiles, in a bid to establish their own bailiwick to govern.

The 4th G is the “Guts” to dominate.

These practices of local politicians were proven operational for just a time as history tells about the rise and fall of dictators, conquerors, imperialists and dynasties.

For today’s learnt civilization however, running through the same practice of coercion and duress in exercising power is a big “No No”. Especially when the honcho poses himself as warlord to the extent of killing political opponents and its cohorts.

Look what happened to the participants of the wholesale Maguindanao carnage.

Few to rare however are still practicing this loathsome “lordism” setup. That even if constituents wanted to change its leaders, since none other in the locality possessed 4Gs, they would be left with no choice but to be naïve to the only party or ruling dynasty.

In this setup, the leaders are self-centered and just console the constituents with a pail of groceries and one-sized shirts with its name boldly printed, as if they are giving from their own pocket. Only a few lords bring fortune to the constituents with sustainable livelihood projects and infrastructure in the community.

With the current crisis we are facing, many have responded to the call to register and vote for unpretentious change.

In it, the Comelec confirmed that as of August 23, 2021, from the anticipated 59 million, 61 million are now eligible Filipino voters in 2022. More registrants are expected until September 30.

Register, be counted as a reagent for change, and experience the country’s progression in the next six years. abrigodann@gmail.com

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