VOTE FOR CHANGE!!!

The Philippines as of now is in the utmost condition of sinking. Just riding on a jeepney from one place to another would slap you the reality of what the country is at present. See how people live in condominium-like houses under the bridges. See how others build their homes near the “riles,” while few consider their caritons as houses. See the beggars and some children sleeping in sidewalks waiting for another morning of working whole day begging alms. This scenario reveals that poverty is genuinely in the worsening state. Because of that, many Filipinos as of now are giving up their hopes that this country could still move on, the reason why they prefer to go abroad and look for opportunities there. It is ironic that many of us go outside the country because of indigence, while foreigners do come here to become rich.
The blame should be put not only to the government perse. There are some people who, because of negligence and ignorance let the officials who are now governing this country, to grasp for power. Those people who, chose the corrupt people to be there. Those who allowed themselves to be fooled in exchange of money. And those who permitted the cheaters and liars to have a seat in the government.
How would this country shift to what you call progress when there are some people who allow these things to happen?
Youths are believed to be the potent agent of change. And they should be the prime movers and the first to initiate that change. But, how this could happen when out of the 100%, half of it is not aware of what is the present state of this country. Some do not even care to know about it, thinking that they could do nothing, so they just sit down and stay calm. Just go with the flow, never knowing that this country would suffer more and become weaker and weaker until it slides down. Those youths who, without hesitations would rather migrate to other countries and leave the Philippines for good.
The other half however is the youths who never surrender and continuously strive for the betterment of this country. Youths who firmly believe that this nation could still stand in the midst of the tragic situation it faces. They are the concerned citizens who will incessantly struggle until this country would be placed on the right track. But how would these reveries be achieved when only half of the hope of the motherland do the right thing? How will the Philippines be redeemed in its weakening state?
The vision is far from reality when many Filipinos would just be apathetic. There is no other way than uniting and joining hands in order to unsheathe this country from the deep mud where it was soaked. And as youths, being considered as the only hope of this country, we should be the first to move. We should serve as the leaders of change. And for us to do that, we should select the person who is willing to serve the people and this country, and not the one who barely wants to get elected for personal purposes only.
Now, election is near. Once again, the candidates or the people who longs for power would appeal to your emotions to get your votes. Their faces, their achievements and awards, or any recognition they attained will be rampant on posters, newspapers, and television and radio advertisements that would probably permeate your minds. You will be deafened by the constant hearing of voices promising you something if you give them your vote. You will probably be allured by their beautiful and handsome faces and be admired by their brilliant minds. But then again, you should use your brain. The country’s hope is in our hands. We should vote not for popularity, not because of familiarity or personality. Vote the people who could uplift the country. We were cheated and fooled once, and we should not allow anybody again to hamper our rights. We should not let our country be governed by corrupt officials. Do not allow that there’ll be many more Filipinos who will live under the bridges, in squatters, or in sidewalks. The Philippines needs good leaders. Not liars, not burglars. The country depends on every name you will write on your ballots. Every vote counts, so choose the best one. Because only through our votes, our wants will be heard, and that’s the only way we can be heard. Show them that you are a youth who really is concerned in this country. Prove to them that you are truly the hope of the motherland.