"CROCS"

As time goes by, “Trapos” (traditional politicians) made their way wider in increasing their assets while others suffer. It seems to be so obvious that corruption in the Philippines can never be regulated. You can’t trust the public servants even those in the lower sector of the government. I researched about the political situation in the Philippines and it was stated that this never ending graft and corruption has something to do with the countries which conquered us. It was based on socio-cultural aspect wherein even before, our ancestors experienced it.  It was like a curse or bondage. The worst thing is that, it’s like an illness that can be severe if no one will cure. Same with our political situation, if we will not cure it now then what will we face on the next few years?

            I will not be shocked if the Philippines’ whole land and properties will not be enough to pay foreign and domestic debts. Those officials are always hungry and never been filled especially when greed strikes them. They can’t refuse to avoid temptation so that they may serve the people honestly. There was one Bureau of Customs personnel who was declared to be AWOL and was reported to gun a student’s car. This incident was also the way wherein other cases were opened. During the case, questions arise about his car business. The clerk has been working at customs for ten years and has a salary of less than P10, 000 a month, however, his luxury car and business has informed the public about the anomalies that are happening inside the Customs.      From the time of Spaniards, corruption has been practiced. Those who said that they will serve the country and will spread the word of God were not really successful except that they were victorious in spreading corruption all over the land. And so until now was practiced by those in the position. They are the ones who are now holding the powers in the government. It is very disappointing that of all the traits, they inherited the worst, but could we really blame them for it? Or they were also victims of the past?

            How long this they so called “inherited attitude” takes place? Can I still wake up one morning when there would be no more news about it? Well, this depends on the generations to come, whether they will accept or cut the bondage in the history of politics in the Philippines. I hope that they will cure this severe illness instead of living with it. They may be healed but not that fast because I know that it takes a process, maybe a very long process which needs a lot of time. I wish that those “crocs” will realize what they’re doing before its too late. This is a wakeup call for everyone who is being blinded.

            Crocodiles are never been tired of eating. They are always hungry and never been contented. When they already ate something they still want more of it. More that they tend to give it to others and share with them their greediness.