I thought supertyphoon Yolanda had taught us a lesson to be united as one nation. But what I have been seeing, hearing, watching from TV, Facebook, the Internet Web are the ugly faces of politics, politics, politics! Even the poor victims unwittingly made themselves available as political vehicle to advance political interests. (read Chito Beltrans article) The UN observed that millions still are hungry in-spite of massive aids and roads are passable now for the quick distribution of relief goods. The government and the LGUs are too engrossed on pointing fingers at each other whose to be blamed for the deaths and non-responsive to immediate relief of the victims. Calamities unite us with God at the height of its deadly devastation, but the calm after the storm brings us to the blame game, more divided because of politics. Why cant you wait for 2016 and let the people decide. Focus first and foremost to the recovery of the country. Cito Beltran Dear Friends on Facebook, Please be careful about re-posting and commenting on stuff that has been coming out even if they are from friends or relatives particularly of a political nature. As an opinion writer and Journalist I have repeatedly found myself being innocently asked or requested to write commentaries about certain bad or non-performing individuals or situations. I even get photos of supposed Epals on relief goods. After careful checking I figured out that the requests were made by people paid,hired, or salaried by PR firms,were political consultants or propaganda units from different sides. It is easy to photo shop, reproduce images, print them and make them into what they are not. I have also discovered that some of the personal testimony from people coming out of Hell or disaster areas can be exaggerated perhaps from shock and awe. Patiently interviewing them has often revealed a different and truthful accounting. The problem is we are now becoming very divided because of these people and their handiwork. I have been guilty of sharing or believing such posts and first hand accounts, I now choose to be more careful. Please ask yourself if what you are about to share, post or comment on is accurate, truthful or useful. How we individually feel about government is one thing, it should never ever change how we feel about each other as Friends whether on Facebook or in everyday life. If you share my sentiments please do me the favor of sharing this if only to save friendships and the social and not political nature of Facebook for Filipinos in particular and Netizens in general. May your days be long ones filled with true Joy and real friends. God Bless.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:14:05 +0000
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