This is the best comment you've ever got from this site. Why did you edit?I also heard her say something like that. In fact, much worst. She quoted the Congressman saying (in a low voice) - "Hambal abi ni Joeben pagla-on namon wala man may makabalo ti wala man magreklamo. Kag sa poder man kami."That is the most sincere and honest explanation we ever got from them. Lulu is the half sister of Viray, in case you don't know.To the one who wrote this, thank you for writing those beautiful words in our behalf.
anonymous
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The smiling statue of the Cardinal reminds me of how he probably would laugh at the thought that it takes a non-Aklanon, by the name of Ambassador Antonio Chua, to raise a statue in his honor. And what a shame to the Aklan government not to have the initiative to commemorate one of the greatest Filipinos of the 21st century, who happens to be an Aklanon. Jaime Cardinal Sin was an important figure in the effort to cultivate democracy and better government in the Philippines.
After the fall of the dictator Marcos, the corruption in Philippine government remained high. He is best remembered by his wisdom and humor, like when he commented about graft and corruption, he said, "WE GOT RID OF ALI BABA, BUT THE FORTY THIEVES REMAINED."
Allow me to share an excerpt from his homily delivered during the "Day of Commitment to the Poor" launching of Parish-based Family Life Center, Manila Cathedral, and some 14 years ago on this same day รข€“ the birthday of the Blessed Virgin - September 8, 1993. The message is still valid until this day.
DAY OF COMMITMENT TO THE POOR
By His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin
So many people are discovering that the quest for happiness apart from God inevitably leads to boredom, frustration and depression, and the disintegration of marriages and families.
So many people are discovering that money, after all, isn't what life is all about; that fame after all, isn't what life is all about; that power, after all, isn't what life is all about; that accepting God's love and entering into a lifelong love affair with God is what life is all about.
By accepting God's love, in this way, we become whole; we become the uniquely beautiful human persons God created us to be. And out of this wholeness comes the strength to love other people in a life enhancing way not manipulating them. Not trying to dominate them, not trying to take life from them; not trying to use them.
Our people do not have the money to buy food for the stomachs of their children and to sustain the education of our youth, not only because there many mouths to feed.
THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE MOUTHS TO BE FED. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE HEARTS AND HANDS THAT ARE NOT READY TO SHARE. The problem is not in the increasing birth rate. THE PROBLEM IS IN DIMINISHING JUSTICE AND CHARITY IN OUR LAND.
We are still poor because businessmen are afraid to invest in our country DUE TO RAMPANT GRAFT AND CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC OFFICE.
Let action triumph, not intentions. IF PUBLIC SERVICES WILL BE RENDERED WITH INTEGRITY AND HONESTY, OUR ECONOMY WILL IMPROVE, WITHOUT INTERFERING IN THE RIGHTS OF FAMILIES. IF CRIMES WILL BE SOLVED MORE SPEEDILY, IF PEACE AND ORDER WILL BE MAINTAINED MORE CONSCIENTIOUSLY, THE ECONOMIC PROGRAM THAT WE ARE ASPIRING FOR WILL BE A REALITY.
Our attention is focused on the issues of population while growing number of our elected officials are feasting on the bribes and grease money of those who seek their favours.'
Let us not compromise with evil. Some are shaken by the thought that the reign of terror which we thought we ended after EDSA 1986 is once again attempting to come back to rise havoc upon our unknowing people.
Those who are attempting to discredit the authority of the Church, better be careful. The army of goodness cannot be silenced by the noisiest guns. The army of God cannot be intimidated by the powers of this world.
The power of God and His church cannot be handcuffed by manipulation. We are strong with the strength of God.
.Allow me to appeal to those who are leaders of this country to set aside their ambitions to allow our country to recover. Each godless plan, each graft case solved, each crime unpunished is an added pain on the empty stomach of our hungry millions.
Even an ambitious thought can be a crime against a man deprived of his last hope for survival. Those who lust for power are not the person who can solve the problem of poverty.
I would also encourage those who are poor to understand, that they are themselves the solution to the economic ills of their communities and of our suffering people at large. Let us unite to be self-sufficient.
No one is totally poor that he has nothing to contribute to others. Let us cease from thinking that our economic recovery will depend on outside help. God has gifted us with many natural and personal resources. Let us not keep them hidden but unearth them to benefit everyone. Most of all, let us no longer allow foreigners to profit and flourish at the expense of the blood and honour of our Filipino brothers and sisters.
With Our Lady and Eucharistic Lord, may all our people unite in humble acceptable of the great task to build a new Philippines and a new world with the power of faith and confidence in God. Amen .
Your eminence, we thank you for your help in bringing back democracy to our country. We thank you for making us proud to be an Aklanon. And we thank you for being God's wonderful gift to all Filipinos. You shall never be forgotten!
anonymous
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To the editor, hahaha thanks, but I will not. It is not fair to ask the identity of anyone who comments on your on-line publication (not unless they voluntary write their names)
First, you have given us the option to post our comments anonymously. A statement can only be libellous if it is not true. Lesson if anyone doesn't want to be quoted on anything, then he or she must stop going around Aklan making statements of explanation. Especially on this topic - because it insulted the intellect of lot of Aklanons.
Second, it will direct the subject on the reader rather than on what the reader commented upon. I believe you have the defined abilities to decipher if the comment posted is valid or not. You have the control.
Third, I don't care about any political party. I don't owe anything to anybody. I CARE ABOUT THE AKLANONS. I pay my taxes. I have the right to speak up, question where my money goes, and make sure that it is properly spent.But you can call me anonymous reader if you like. I'll continue to write my unbiased comments in the light of what is best for all.I also urge other readers to do the same. Your voice is as much as important as mine for these government officials to do their jobs properly.Anyway, you will just know if it came from me. More power and God bless.
anonymous
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