“In all humility, I accept the privilege and responsibility to act as President of the Republic.”

As quoted from Philippine president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during her 2001 inaugural speech, I find it hard to imagine if she really felt the humility when she responded “I am sorry” as an answer if she really had any participation in the last presidential elections cum fraudfest.

During my stay in Manila last week, I came across a book titled “Strong Republic” authored by the Philippine Information Authority (or misinformation? -sic), obviously using tax payer’s money. In that book were “selected” speeches of Arroyo.

Renato S. Velasco, PIA’s Director-General, stated in the preface that:

“This vision (towards a strong republic) is President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Strong Philippine Republic — “a republic that
is for the poor; the weak; those whose lives and welfare are threatened; those who are unsure of the next meal; the disadvantaged; the marginalized; the oppressed; and the jobless.”

I still wonder, why are there no actions? I mean, if that is the vision… then it is safe to assume that her vision is turning into just so-so dreams? I wonder when will Arroyo wake up to the reality and not be such an egoistic dreamer…

“I am determined to build a Strong Republic by breaking the back of terrorism and criminality.”

It is obvious that stepping down is not the solution… she needs a full 180-degree throttle in her actions and desicions and she has to do it fast before her unpopularity reaches higher than she’d expect.

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