PGMA's Choice of Appointees

The first time i heard of this news, was actually in one of the shouts of my batchmate and fellow parliamentarian in facebook. 


I am sorry to say, that i really saw it funny that the term "manicurista" was boldly written in her status. Well, being who we are, outright expression of sentiments is common among members of the youth parliament. 

I initially thought that it was one of those exaggerated news, much to my amusement, hoping to be fair to someone i don't even know, I did try to suggest that maybe, she was not literally the president's manicurist. 

However, to my dismay, my friend had all the right to roll her eyes in exasperation because, it was true that the president's manicurist and to add to this comedy, the president's hardinero was also appointed in another agency. 

It may be arrogant, or maybe less Christian to criticize these people who were appointed to these posts for being who they are and judged for what they do.  But being objective about it? Indeed, the expression "ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES" applies to this headline. 

Much that it is true, that the president enjoys the power to exercise the right to appoint people in her cabinet, we are to assume, that these people, are those that have the full trust and confidence of the president.  I do believe that the same principle, applies to appointments made in simple organizations. 

On the assumption that the person, based on the judgment of the appointing officer meets the minimum requirements the organization has set. A big part of such appointments are  centered on TRUST. 


I doubt, anyone given the opportunity to be an appointing officer of any organization or agency will appoint someone he has never met nor even worked with. Human nature would dictate, that we shall always appoint those we know and exercise our prerogative to choose. 


BUT, granting this to be so, every appointing officer should also make sure that these appointments, much that they are based on trust will NOT fall short of the expectations their positions require.

Looking at the other side of the scenario, when we elect our leaders, we bestow on them our trust to improve our country, to make sound decisions and exhaust all means to use our resources to the best of the advantage of the nation, and not to serve a few. 


But unfortunately, that will only remain in theory reality paints a different picture.

No matter how much i read the defense of the Palace on these appointments, at the end of the day, the fact remains, these appointments were not well thought of. 

Our elected officials were given the trust to make the right choices and that same trust was the reason they are placed into power. We voted for them, because we believed they can lead the country to better heights. 

Unfortunately, I do not see an iota of wisdom in these decisions. Government should serve the people and ensure that everyone is given equal opportunities, rights and services. 

Appointments such as these speak for it self, there was a breach in the peoples' trust and abuse of the power,  in the positions given to them by the people. 

To get to read an article related to this, click on the link :http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/22/10/appointment-gmas-manicurist-pag-ibig-defended-nixed

News, such as these, should be an eye opener on our choices for the coming 2010 elections. People should think seriously whom to vote and lead the country. 

We should make a stand and make our votes count. Relying on surveys alone should not be the be all and end all of our decision to choose who would the best one to govern. 

Because, at the end of the day, when our votes have been cast and our choice for the next 6 years fails to meet our expectations, there is no one else to blame but ourselves. We did placed them there in the first place.

The Boy Next Door

The boy next door,
Oohhh! everyone would adore.
Such charming eyes,
And his smile, that could hypnotize!


Just seeing him, makes me feel like flying,
To speak with him, is so electrifying.
All the excitement I couldn't contain,
Is driving me insane!


He'll always remain, the boy next door
The boy, you and I would adore.
Not seeing him, would make me feel blue.
Ohh! he's a dream come true!




- originally written 1990-

Friendship

Whispers in the wind,
Keep calling my name.
Thoughts of you, keep coming back,
I wish, things were still the same.
Why? Why did we have to part?
When love was there, from the start.
All the fun, we had together,
Couldn't beat any sunny weather.
Friendship...
What a word, full of meaning.
Full of love, that grew there.
Through the years,
The laughter, we shared,
The teardrops that had fallen,
Are just memories,
Memories...
You'd wipe my tears, 
And be there to guide me,
We'd sing a song, 
A song of love, of friendship.
We'd sit awhile,
And dream of happiness
Then, I'd close my eyes, 
And pray to God the Father,
That tomorrow, we'll be together
Forever!


- originally written as a project for music class- 

A Guy I Know

I know of a guy,
Oh.. does he makes me sigh!
When I hear his voice,
My heart makes a strange noise.


He's so kind to me, 
His face, is so heavenly.
If only you knew, 
In my heart, that special guy is YOU!




- originally written by jigs 1990s-

YOU

The thought of you, makes me smile.
To hear your voice, makes me sigh.
You, who i shared everything with. 
I loved you, I really did!




- originally written by jigs 1990s-

Life

A day, is different from another,
You, are not like the other.
You feel like laughing,
Then, suddenly, you feel like crying.
Changes,
Life is full of changes,
What is special about it? 
Is the fact that we live and breathe it.




- originally written by jigs 1990s-

I Love You

I Love You...
That ,makes the difference,
Loving you, is life's very essence.
I don't care what they say,
I love you, come what may.
To kiss you, is like heaven.
To leave you, is a burden.
Knowing you, is living.
Leaving you, is dying.




- originally written by jigs 1990s-

Memories

Memories are like tears,
Filled with joy, and fears.
How I wish, they would last,
But still, they remained in the past.


All the fun we had together,
Will remain forever.
The best thing is to remember,
For the best memories, are US together.


-originally written by jigs 1990s -

Burden of Love

How soothing it is to hear your voice,
But, I had to leave, I had no choice.
I love you, so I'd let go,
To face the challenges of tomorrow.


A burden it is,
To leave, a life full of bliss.
My love for you, will never subside.
For i know, somewhere, tomorrow, you'll be at my side.




- originally written by jigs 1990s- 

Alone

The evening mist covers the sky,
And there I lay thinking,
How can I feel so alone?
When I have everything.


A tear, breaks away,
Then I start to cry.
What is it that makes me feel this way,
Oh God, why?


How nice it is to feel free
To fly like a bird and be happy.
But, I guess, that would never be.
Oh Lord, why does it have to be me?


-originally written by jigs 1990s-

Heaven Sent

Hi! you said,
While lots were running through my head.
There you were, standing by my side.
I felt all my problems were going with the tide.


How lovely you smiled,
To speak with you, I felt tongue-tied.
Here, i was, weeping.
But seeing you, was so relieving 


Yes, you must be heaven sent.
For seeing you, I felt so content.
There, you came, out of the blue,
How I wish, I am for you.




- originally written by jigs 1990-

Forbidden Love

I toss and turn in bed,

Thinking of what you have said.
But that couldn't be,
For I know deep inside, you loved me.


It is better for me to leave you,
We better not continue.
For we are blind,
A new love we both, shall find.


Though it hurts me deeply,
I must forget you completely.
Things we have done together,
Are just memories to remember.


The wounds may heal,
But forgetting you, is a great ordeal.
Ours, was a forbidden one,
A love, that shouldn't have begun.




- originally written by jigs 1990 -

Garden of Eden

There, in the Garden of Eden.
There, where love was no burden.
There, we first met,
Here, were life, was at its best.


In the Garden full of happiness,
There was no trace if sadness.
Alone, we may be,
Still, I'd live with you, till eternity.


Being alone with you, was paradise.
A place, I'd stay till I'd close my eyes.
Here, in the Garden,
Where loneliness, had long been forgotten.




-originally written by jigs 1990s- 

Changing Times

Children we were before,
But now, no more.
How fast time flies,
So fast, we didn't even realize.


Thank God! I have you,
How much I loved you, you never knew.
Old and weak, we have become,
We'll love each other till we're gone.




- originally written by jigs 1990s-

Kiss of Death

Darkness forms around me,
Oh Lord, where could you be?
All I want is you by my side,
Holding my hand till I died.


All I hear are your weepings,
Stop that! You should be smiling.
For the Kiss of Death is sweet.
In God's Hands I will surrender myself, indeed!




- originally written by jigs 1990s-

Unwanted Child

Here I am, all alone,
All I wanted was the comfort of a home.
But I have nothing,
All I got were mockings 

Lord, take me away from this misery!
The load is too heavy!
I was always bullied at, 
My only true friend was a cat.


Often times, I cried myself to sleep,
For the hurt is too deep.
I never wanted to be like this,
It is my fate, that's what it is.


Unwanted child, am I?
I'll be like this till I die.
But, I don't give a damn!
I'll fight this as long as I can!




- originally written by jigs 1990s- 

Withered Rose

I am young and careless,
But, all I wanted was pure happiness.
A big mistake I made,
To fall for your masquerade!


You never wanted me,
But, I never thought of that to be.
I trusted you too much,
But now, I feel shattered and crushed.


Withered, I have become,
My love for you, has long gone.
My love, is like a withered rose,
Like a man, starting to decompose.




-originally written by jigs 1990s -

A Mother's Love

No love is greater,
Than all those put together.
The undying love of a mother,
A love she has for a son and daughter.


So many heartaches we have caused her,
To leave us, she'll do never.
There is no other love that could measure,
Her love, that feels so secure.


She is a gift from heaven,
She, who watches us like a raven.
Under her protective wings we go,
Our problems to her we would console.


Lots of scoldings we would get from her,
But then, if you would look back, it was for the better.
There is no better person than a mother,
Who gives out her love that would last forever!




-originally written by jigs 1990- 

A VOICE IN THE WIND

Alone in the meadows I was,
Silence, not a word, not a fuss.
The wind blew softly,
As i closed my eyes slowly.

There I was, alone and feeling timid.
Oh! The memories! were oh so vivid.
All those inside me wanted to get out.
How I wanted to scream and shout!


Suddenly, a voice in the wind I heard.
My! This is absurd!
But there it came,
A soothing voice calling my name.


God it is you!
So many things I wanted to do
Yet, A voice you came to me.
To reach out, to hold, and to touch me




- originally written by jigs 1990s- 

Sands of Time

Time passes by,
But all i do is grieve and sigh.
How could this happen to me?
Oh Lord how could this be?


But, life must go on,
For the journey is still long.
All I have of you is in the past,
The past, that I had wished would last.


How many times, I lay there reminiscing. 
Memories that were, oh! so pleasing.
If only I could stop the hands of time,
I would hold you till you became mine. 


- originally written by jigs 1990s-

REMEMBERING FRIENDS

Have you ever wondered, why people drift apart? When we were kids, we had our childhood best friend, someone who we shared giggles with and watched the stars at night and wonder what the great beyond would be. A friend, that is the closest we would call a sister or a brother, that despite all our tantrums they would still be there and cheer you up.

But, as we grow up and are ushered into a new phase of development we get involved with new people, and eventually we call someone else our friend... these news friends become part of who we become and what we start to be.

Then, as we get older and our dreams start to be clearer, again, we part ways and enter a new phase of our lives and again meet new people, whom we call again our friends. The extent of the bond of friends we meet when we are off to prepare for our future careers, are somewhat strong but competitive. The time wherein we realize the meaning of Trust and True Friendship.

Somehow, in the course of time as we prepare ourselves to enter the jungle of life we try to search the people who we believe were part of us. As we try to rekindle that bond, we find that somehow our friends in our teens are somewhat different, sophisticated maybe, but still, we hope that the person remains  the same regardless of the new packaging. 

Some friendships are lost forever, others are refocused, while some, no matter how much you would like them to stay, you  know in your heart that you have to let go.

In retrospect, friends are there for a purpose, to make you stronger, to share your dreams and aspirations and to teach you to be better. 

Time may never be brought back but memories of happy moments shared are always there, and despite the distance and the silence, in our hearts we never really left.


-- originally written by jigs 1990's

FOREVER

The sight of you, brought a smile to my lips,

Time spent with you, was forever bliss.

But now, all those have faded into the past.

In a time, I thought would forever last.

Thoughts of you, flood my mind.

Of the happiness you left behind

The days we shared together,

Nights of laughter and endless banter.

I know I shall never find,

Someone as lovely and divine.

Yet, as fate has moved us apart

You remain forever here in my heart.


- originally written by jigs 1990s--

Easter -- A time to Rejoice and Start Again

The Holy week has ended... in those few days of reflection, we start a new day, with new hopes and new dreams.

That as we grow spiritually and closer to God in the things we do, we remember, that there is always a time for us to change and be better.

To be an inspiration to everyone we work with and to learn from life's many challenges.

It is always easy to complain of the things that we do not have in life or be envious of the things other people have, that we sometimes think that life is unfair... but at the end of the day, it is us, who commands our life and makes it what it is.