First of all, what is a Ten Point Agenda? It is the list of matters that needs to be attended or to be taken care of by our President in the conditions of our society. To me it would also mean as "pack of promises" for the people. Some of it might only be just ludicrous lies but some of it might even be true in the sense that it would really give a great positive effect in our nation. In the whole view, this gives the opportunity for a better future not only for us but also to our country. But still, further analysis will be needed to predict its results.
One of the things to be considered, mentioned in one of her agendum, is the creation of six million jobs in six years. Now, as we all know our country has been suffering economic problems. We are also in debt to many countries in the world because of our President's regime. And it’s not that easy for the President to blow such ambitious plans when even our country is still having an economic crisis. Even her plans of tripling the amount of loans for the people might almost be impossible. Prior to this, our President will likely to continue borrowing money from other nations, which would only make our country's financial crisis get even worse. And if ever she could create such numerous jobs for the people in a short period of time, we need to expect that these jobs are worthwhile, not just temporary. For instance, when we knew that these "promised jobs" will only last for a month. We will be dumbfounded at ourselves and may go angry with the President. Then there goes the President making a boast for the increase of employment rate. Such a genius President to have!
Another thing is the construction of new buildings, classrooms, provision of desks and chairs and books for students and scholarships to poor families. The State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society (Article XIV, Section 2). In a positive view, the President's plan mentioned in Point 2, aspires to improve school facilities and programs to help students and promote education in a greater sense. But still, the improvement of these facilities will remain inadequate for the students in public schools to feel comfortable in their studies. Even today, most of the public schools here in Butuan are inadequate in books and reference materials, also to the lack of maintenance of its chairs, classrooms, buildings and etc. The situation of our economy proves it in the end. We may have the ideas for a better future for these youths, but can we do so when our treasury is traitorously used for extravagant expenditures by our government?
The balance of budget. In my own opinion, of all the points mentioned by GMA, this one is the most important. Of all the points, this needs the utmost attention! A need for the balance of budget and improving our economy would be the best solution to answer some of our problems. By improving the condition of our economy, our problems will likely be easy to solve. That is, if the President could really handle the sweat of this obligation. But still, balancing the budget won't be an easy task. Even our previous Presidents can't even manage to fix this burden holistically. So much if our current President will fix it, whose regime is bundled with many scandals and corruption. Do you think she will make a difference in the near future? Even if she will not make it in the long run, at least she will make a little difference from it, her hard works and responsibilities for her people will be appreciated.
The "decentralization" of progress around the nation through the use of transportation networks like the roll-on, roll-off and the digital infrastructure. Decentralization is a good idea of moving population and industries from urban centers to local areas but in these times we are on the verge of crisis, and because of this crisis, progress will be hard to attain. If by chance, decentralization will make it. A sense of autonomy will be felt in many regions affected by decentralization. In this manner, some regions are not united. It has also its downsides. For instance, Luzon can't be that rich in resources without Mindanao. Still, decentralization is also a good idea, but it has its devastating effects on our economy. Even the bankruptcy of our nation's treasury isn't enough to sustain the improvement of these transportation networks which are now becoming worse due to lack of maintenance.
The development of Clark and Subic to me is planned not really for the benefit of the Filipinos but mainly for US, it will be only used as landing ports for American jet planes. Though it’s really a need to motivate these areas for logistics services, still, the President must put attention to the welfare of the masses instead of these air bases which are not helpful for the betterment of the conditions of our people.
The automation of electoral process is a fishy thing to me. Because when we talk about "automation", the election process will be made easy through advance technology. And when advance technology is the easiest, it also deceives people. Imagine, by using advanced technology in these affairs, it would mostly result to cheatings in the elections. If this will be implemented, the government will have the chance to manipulate the votes of the masses. Therefore, resulting to an unlawful, fraud and dishonest results in the elections. This would only make the situation worse. For instance, GMA will be elected again by means of this process. A few of us can already presume that GMA is bribing these persons controlling the election results. This is one of the diseases of our people; we are easily tempted by money; we even try to mislead the future of somebody just for the greed of money; another thing is that we tend to do these things in an easy way. Sure thing, our world is already progressing and we need to use these advance technologies to make life easier. But, the easiest things are always not the most effective! To me it would be just another source of corruption.
In this analysis, the Ten Point Agenda of our beloved President were just PLANS. Some of them are already implemented today but still some of them are not yet even prioritized. One must not expect she will keep all these promises, so don't expect too much. Also, it doesn't mean that when she makes promises, she's already doing well for the country. No. These plans will all be useless if no positive results will be felt by the masses. On the other hand, whether these are just "palakas" by our President to gain the trust of the people... Still, we need to have faith and trust the capabilities of our President. If her slogan says, she really CARES. Then, we must support her plans for the betterment of our country, instead of pointing out that she will not make it. Good for us because our President still cares for us. Imagine a country with a worthless ruler, who doesn't cares for its people.
So, we must appreciate all these proposals and ambitions presented by our ruler. For these are all for the benefit of each Filipino.
Clark Jay M. Lim, N-17.
Credits:
*My teacher in History, Mam Rhena Dinerman.
*Philippine Constitution (1987)
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