We live in a democratic country. But many, until now, don’t know or even experienced to live in a real democratic country. Over the past few years, our democratic government is known for its corruption. Our country, also, has been tormented by the so called leaders who promised to fixed made by the former president bet ended it all making the problems more even worse. Maybe the people would ask no, why our leaders control our country for themselves and for money? I don’t think democracy is really working here in the Philippines. Because though with democracy, we have freedom to choose our leaders we think would make our lives better but they are also free to break their own rules. And instead of providing worthy development and reduce poverty, they skimmed our resources and used our money for their self interest and self-preservation. This is called maladministration.
As a result, many people suffered from it. That people lived in the remote areas with no proper and permanent home. They even tried their best and do everything that is possible ― selling the parts of their body, eat rats and worms, as a sex worker, just to live and eat just once in a day. Nowadays, children don’t have any chance to go to school and study because of poverty. That’s why many of our co-Filipinos don’t know anything about our historical backgrounds even the simple things about it. I sympathize those people who live a hard life but I know sympathy is not enough. So, I hope our government would take action to these problems as soon as possible. The government should provide the basic needs of the people and the right service of the leaders. I’m also looking forward that the government would implement programs like free education fro the poor, employment and also permanent home for them. On the contrary, it’s been long hard years for the people struggling and shouting for help from our government but they are blind to see and deaf to hear. So now, I’m hoping that the government will stop pretending that they didn’t see the real situation of our country and finally they will lend their ears for the people.
Democracy is acceptable if the leaders know what it really is and how it is to be in a democracy. But we can’t blame our leaders always because we, as individuals, have its own responsibilities in our country. If we want change, we should start it in our lives says Ghandi.
