Empathy and generosity are good, and we should all try it sometimes.
Online commenters have used one of my Facebook posts to take a dig at my Sampung Libong Pag-asa or 10K Ayuda legislative initiative.
One of the commenters joked that people still have not forgotten about my alleged campaign promise during the 2022 elections to provide P10,000 for every Filipino family — a mischaracterization of the Sampung Libong Pag-asa initiative, which is based on successful economic stimulus programs implemented in other countries.
I too am waiting for the 10K Ayuda, which has become a byword for government financial assistance at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
That’s why we’re pushing it in the Senate! Government has already admitted that they have the money but they don’t want to distribute it like Bayanihan 1.
I’m referring to the first of two massive pandemic aid bills passed during my time as House Speaker.
While the Sampung Libong Pag-asa bill has yet to be tackled by the Senate plenary, I am doing what I can to help people build thriving microenterprises by providing P10,000 in capital to beneficiaries of my Sampung Libong Pag-asa program.
I also invited the commenter to pitch in and help however he can — similar to my appeals to viewers of my Sampung Libong Pag-asa program on Facebook.
If may extra ka (you have extra), try it. Donate ka din sa mga nangangailangan (also to those in need).
I posted a selfie on my Facebook page on March 24 with GMA Sparkle actress Shuvee Etrata. In the photo caption, I praised young people “who are humble, hardworking, kind, respectful, mindful and eager to learn.”
Maraming (Many) comments and criticism about young people, about the next generation. Then you meet great examples of their generation.
Let’s learn from them. Huwag kaya tayo nega (Let’s not be negative)? Smile lang,” he added.