A Fight Well Fought

Early this evening, the election results were out. And dad didn't make it. But he fought a good fight and I am still proud of him.

It's okay, dad. Being graceful in defeat made you a winner in my book.

Much love,

I Voted!

'Tis my first Barangay Elections, and I wholeheartedly went to the precinct at 9AM to vote for my dad. I was even wearing a yellow shirt, because it was their party's color. Talk about being supportive. Hahaha.

Ooooohhh.. I didn't know my camera can focus pretty well! :)
But yikes, I need a manicure. Haha.

It was surprising that I was done voting in 15 minutes, faster than using the PICOS machine last May. This, however, is nothing short of a typical Philippine elections - school grounds filled with trash campaign paraphernalia, people whispering their candidate's name to you just before you enter the precincts,  and lots of kwento about flying voters and vote-buying. Onli in da Pilipins :-|

Despite the classic process, I chose to be positive. I hope dad wins. Cross your fingers too, will you? :)

A Daughter's Note

For the past couple of weeks, I have been acting like I don't care at all about Dad running for Barangay elections. He lost twice already so when I found out that he's running for Kagawad again, in my mind I was like, "Haven't you gotten tired of it yet?" So while they campaign - my sisters and my mom included - I stayed inside my room and found myself other more important things to do.

I went on with my life. Everyday on my way to work I walk past thousands of posters and streamers of other candidates. Dad has some too, only fewer. I kept murmuring to myself that I need not do anything because after all, he won't make it. Because whether we like it or not, Philippine politics has never been about looking at what the candidate can do for his constituents. It's never been about vision and a genuine desire to serve. Popularity is the name of the game, and only the wealthy and famous wins.

In 4 hours, I am leaving for a 3D-2N trip to Puerto Galera with my college friends. I'll be back Sunday night and the next day is Election Day. Something inside me is telling me that I can't just leave without doing anything for my Dad. So with my amateurish Photoshop skills, I came up with this:

Background photo credit: http://crazyaljery84.deviantart.com

I realized that at the end of the day, the affection of a daughter prevails. Whatever happens, I'll be in deep content because I know that I did my part. Now the rest is up to the Mighty One up there. I pray that He bless Dad in his pursuit for public service.

A Happy Long Weekend to one and all :-)