The Philippine Daily Inquirer may want to reconsider its choice. While I agree that it was some year for Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, I do not see his blockbuster wins eclipsing Jun Lozada's heroism. For me, J-Lo should have been the Filipino of the Year 2008. Or at least, have him share it with Pacman.
I say we primarily consider promoting the contribution which should be emulated given the current issues besetting the society. Which do the Filipino people need more, worldwide publicity or a fix in the system of corruption?
As for the first, this nation already has it. Check the recent rankings of the most corrupt nations. The Philippines is a hall of fame candidate...or shall I say hall of shame?
As for the second (a fix in the system), we need it badly. No need to exaggerate. Here, corruption is next to God in omnipresence. And people adhere to it more than God. The actual damage it does to our economy is dwarfed by its effect on people's psyche. The youth are being raised up perceiving it as a way of life.
To Mr. Lozada, sorry if PDI missed out on this. Is it because you survived the tarmac insident unlike Ninoy? Interestingly, as if to commemorate, you risked your life 25years after that.
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