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Taking a Bolder Step

Philippines’ economy according to the government suggested a dramatic improvement this year. For a minimum wage earner this forecast fall short from what they really experience in the present situation. Better economy means better lives and better opportunities to all our kababayans. There will be no Filipino who will look for opportunities abroad because what they earn here in the Philippines is lesser compared to what they will earn while working outside the country.
Some of the reasons why we have to endure the impact in the crisis of our economy was due to corruption in our bureaucracy, relatively, part to be blamed are us the ordinary citizen because we tolerate them and are not vigilant enough on the wrongdoings of our government officials or we choose to be silent because we don’t want to get involved.
We all have responsibility for the growth of our country. If we are satisfied to be a mediocre to the rest of our lives then we will be, until we die. If we always think that we can’t do greater things then we will always be left behind. Yet, if we try and fail, why not try until we will succeed. Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest presidents of the United States became the sixteenth president after several attempts to be elected in the local position. Well, it simply shows that if we are doing and aiming something good then the rest of the populace will benefit. If we believe in our capabilities and take extra miles we will surely reach the pinnacle of success. Our effort will be meaningful if we labored for it. Opportunity doesn’t come to those who wait but for those who hope, pray and work. Yes, we need to pray harder for Him to have pity on us. And it is a big help.
Change doesn’t occur overnight, it is a gradual process that we don’t notice that it already happened. We have to prove to everyone that we have the qualities of a positive person. An individual with a positive view towards his work, helping his community and contribute to the growth of his country.
Other nationalities prefer Filipino workers because according to them we are diligent towards our work and are very flexible. But, why is it that our country still cannot attain development? Maybe all of the diligent Filipinos went to work abroad and the ones that are left here are all lazy. It’s a big no, no for me because in my day by day routine going to the office I could see workers and students rushing for work and school.
President Arroyo has the biggest part to play for our progress. I am not a pro-Arroyo; I am just giving her the benefit of the doubt. She is a mother who gambled everything, her family’s’ private life, her time and effort just to take a bolder step for our nation to move forward. If only she be able to eradicate corruption in the government.
Students have a role to play by studying their lessons and practice the moral values being taught in school. Teachers should teach the students by being a role model and as motivated individuals. The school is the training ground of future leaders of this country, the values it nurtures will develop into responsible individuals. Our country needs all of these to attain development.
The farmers can contribute also by embracing new technologies and technicalities for the advancement of the agricultural sector. The vast Philippine archipelago is made up of rich soil suited for agricultural planting; unfortunately, these were not utilized accordingly that is why some of the agricultural products are imported from other countries.
The fishermen have a vital role to play by protecting the sanctuaries of our rich marine biodiversity. We are surrounded by great bodies of water that offer abundant food for all of us but many Filipino people are starving. Some of the sanctuaries are now depleting because of the illegal fishing using dynamite, cyanide and other illegal activities. Some families living near the sea do not have toilets and just throw their waste in the sea and even throw garbage that harm the body of water and the living things in it. If only this people realize the importance of our resources.
Workers and laborers should also contribute in building our country a stronger nation. Esteem and diligence are the attitudes that foreign employers are seeking and what this nation needs. Working prosperity hand in hand, our nation will surely attain global competence.
This nation is composed of brilliant and ideal individuals. Despite of the oddity of his surroundings these individuals manage to smile. They carry there life’s burden with heads-up and a hopeful heart. They always find room for growth and development and take chances in every opportunity that comes. They sometimes risk even their own lives just to obtain what they are aiming for. For them every morning is a wonderful time to grow, a time to face the sun and a bold step forward into a brighter future.