THE PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION

There are some people saying that there’s nothing happened after People Power, also known as Philippines' The 1986 EDSA Revolution since there are still the economic instability and disarray political form.  Adding that there are no changes at all since we’re still 3^rd world country and poverty has became worse.  While the country has rampant graft and corruption, economic stability strand at low level, and the prices of commodities are soaring high.  And what’s more appalling here is that some people are saying there is nothing benefit from EDSA Revolution.  They are even upbraiding that if people did not revolt in 1986, the life today will be better, the economic will grow higher, the country will be good.  With these left and right contentions, some people are saying that it is still better during the Martial Law than today’s disorder.

I would definitely and strongly say, there should have 1986 EDSA Revolution, and never again to Martial Law.  The very purpose of EDSA Revolution is to restore the democracy that has been suppressed for decades.   It’s all about repressive from iron fist and to have big change that has been aspired for long.  Enough is enough: the excessive military abuses that enforced the human rights violation, oppression and harassment, the suppression of democratic freedom, rampant mass arrest of political opponents, summary execution, desapersisados, widespread manipulation of media, and plundering the national treasury during martial law – is it the meaning of good during martial law?

EDSA Revolution was not raised to ascend the economy.  From the time Americans turned over to us the governance of our country, we should have been better if not for the crooked politicians.  The country was enjoying the respect of being the Tiger Economy of Asia having the strong purchasing power of the currency during the regimes before the EDSA revolution.  Not until the martial law came into existence, the wealth that the Americans raised and remitted to us was misused resulting vast poverty, how then could it be that the economy was better where our foreign debt has dramatically soared high and unemployment hit high rate.  How life could be better during that time when you are like rat finding to hide yourself in cave from policemen and armies?  It was not discipline but rather fear from the hangmen in person of these men in uniform.

The previous administration before EDSA Revolution was good during the first term, where the infrastructures were the topmost banner, it was felt-being among Filipinos, but has changed on the second term of the administration.  The administration became obsessed in power that made them focused to plan their stay in power rather than sustaining the economic growth of the country and welfare of the people.   Capitalizing the military by empowering the force with those trusted men, and appointing those allies who have unquestionable loyalty to facilitate the amendment of Constitution were the urgent mission, making it easier to manipulate the full control in the country.  It was during this regime the military rebels and communists came into existence – signs of resistance to an iron fist, military abuse, dictatorship and dirty governance.

I always have high respect, regards, and gratitude to 1986 People Power Revolution – a dangerous life in four days in February that showed bloodless revolution and acknowledged worldwide.   From the start, I’d love the spirit and objective of EDSA Revolution which we are still profiting the benefits up to now.  I think it is the succeeding administration after the EDSA Revolution governance who has the turn to give the prosperity.  Practically, prosperity cannot be achieved right after the EDSA Revolution.  After recovering and restoring the democracy, the main platform of the assuming government is to establish the peace and order.  Sad to say it was aborted by leftish group who wants to go on with the original plan of taking over the government from dictator to military.  I am pity with the essence of People Power – it should be the turning point and perfect timing to have national renewal and changes among all people.  The public has the full support, high morale and has very high trust on the new government.  But this opportunity was squandered by some politicians.  We should not charge the EDSA revolution for submerging us in a worse condition of poverty but rather the same old traditional politicians we have that were leading us after the EDSA revolution.

The essence and spirit of EDSA revolution is always here, but it is always in our hand to do the complete changes.  It’s already here, the benefits of People Power have already given to us, all we need to do is to extend our sincere service and contribution.

Alex V. Villamayor

February 25, 2011

Thoqbah, KSA

THE MEASURE OF A MAN

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Being a man has so much to think about – like his family, career, fitness, name and his image just to name a few.  But very much at top of these is the penis size that concerns a man especially if he is unfortunately undersized. 

The penis size has been an old and long discussion over men’s conversation, marriage relationship, and personal fulfillment. This subject is always part of every growing male’s curiosity and inquiry during the puberty age.  Without the proper orientation, this could bring misinformation, misleading and insecurity on adolescent male.  Until reaching the age of a full-grown man, the unsatisfied man prompted himself to consider penile enhancement to cover his insecurity, uncertainty and apprehension.  This feeling pressures him especially when the man is into relationship or about to make the biggest decision on his life – planning the marriage and eventually have children.

Unless it is extremely and unusually very small, the medical studies and explanation said that all healthy men should have no fear of unable to have children when it comes in reproductive points of view.  However, the size is most likely discouraging when it comes in giving pleasure to partner.  Moreover, it is said that an ordinary small male’s sex organ is enough in giving sexual satisfaction to his partner.  It doesn’t really matter although big size may add the icing but going into deeper sense of it, women in general are not paying more attention on their partner’s genital.  According to surveys, women are actually satisfied with the average man especially if the man knows how to handle their partner.

Even the contented men themselves are saying size of their penis is not important.  It is just an added attraction on man’s anatomy.  What they are after for is their performance to complete the needs and desires of their partner.  What is the use of having huge male’s genital if the man doesn’t know how to use it, or if he can’t make his genital into power?  Measurement can be a main factor of manhood but it is pointless to vaunt it where in reality is only you and your wife can see it?  The point of bragging it is unnecessary, unlikely and unmanly.  And to top it all, the true gentleman doesn’t do it.

We have 24 hours in one day and we consume only few minutes in sex.  This simply means sex does not own the biggest part of our life and it is not alone that will make our days.  You have so much time for the rest of the day to make your relationship fulfilling.  Take your partner to dine out, give your spouse sweet notes, cook for her, listen to music and watch movies together just to cite few.  There are some more you can think and accomplish rather than bothering yourself about your measurement.  You can make your times and life more productive by discovering things that will make you a better man and useful citizen.  Explore your limits, discover your talents, find out what you can do for your development.

Big size, good looks and ability to give pleasure are advantage points but the main thing in the relationship is love.  Women want care, passion, respect, truthfulness and faithfulness from their husband to keep their relationship working.  It is not in bedroom alone that your life will run.  Don’t allow space for guilt and self pity if you’re not contented with your penis.  It is not the core of man’s existence.  The essence of a man is the good life he lived that will be best remembered by his wife, children and neighbors.  Not even the virility, vigor, and boldness are the measurements of man’s masculinity.  The true measure of a man is the character, conviction, responsibilities and word of honor that he established in his life.

Alex V. Villamayor

February 14, 2011

Dhahran, KSA

ANG PANINIWALA AT AKO

(Ang Aking Kristiyanismo) 

Inaamin ko, may mga pagkukulang ako bilang isang mabuting Kristiyano.  Kung sa literal na pagsusuri ng bawat titik ng mga Salita ng Diyos ay kulang ang aking paraan ng pag-pupuri, pagsamba at pagsunod sa Dakilang Kautusan.  Sinasabing kailangang ipakita mo ang pagmamahal, pananampalataya, at pagkilala sa Diyos sa pamamag-itan ng pagsisimba tuwing Linggo, pagpupupuri sa Kanya sa pamamag-itan ng pag-awit, pagtitipon-tipon upang pag-aralan ang Banal na Aklat at mga Salita ng Diyos, at pagpapalaganap ng mga Salita ng Diyos – ngunit sa lahat ng mga ito ay salat ako.

Ang sabi ng aming mga relihiyoso, dalawang bagay lang ang magiging hatol sa bawat tao sa araw ng paghuhukom – “mabuti” para sa mga naging mabait na tao na gumawa ng mga magagandang bagay, at “masama” para sa mga taong hindi sumunod sa mga Kautusan ng Diyos.  Walang nasa gitna, hindi maaaring nagsisimba ka nga ngunit hindi ka naman nagpapalaganap ng mga Salita ng Diyos.  Kaya kailangan mong gawin at sundin ang mga kautusan na nasa Banal na Aklat upang maging kalugod-lugod ka sa mata ng Diyos at makamit mo ang Paraiso sa araw ng paghuhusga.

Kung susundin ang nasa Kasulatan, para sa akin ay napakahirap gawin ang pagsasabuhay ng mga salita ng Diyos dahil ang isang ordinaryong tao na tulad ko ay mayroon kahit isang kautusan na hindi nagagampanan, kasalanan na ginawa at ginagawa dala ng likas niyang kahinaan bilang tao.  Mahirap maging banal dahil ang tao ay likas na mahina at halos lahat ng tao ay dumadaan sa pagsubok na napipilitang gumawa ng mali.  Bagamat mayroon naging banal na maituturi ngunit ang maging banal ay hindi pangkaraniwang bagay at sa isang ordinaryong tao ay hindi ito madali.  Marahil sa araw ng paghuhukom ay mabibilang ang totoong mabuting tao mula sa laksang bilang ng mga hinusgahan.

Mahina rin ako, minsa’y may kinukuha akong maliliit na bagay na hindi ko pag-aari, nagawa ko na ang magsinungalin, nakakapagkwento ako ng buhay ng iba at mayroon na akong hinusgahang tao.  May mga pagkakataon nuon na sumasagot ako sa aking ina, at may panahon sa aking buhay na hindi ako nagsisimba.  Dumaan din sa buhay ko na sa aking isip ay nagkakaroon ako ng pagnanasa sa hindi ko asawa.  Alam kong maling gawain ang mga ito ngunit mahina ako.  Kaya kung dalawang bagay lang ang paghuhusga – mabuti at masama, masama akong tao batay sa mga binanggit kong maling gawain.

Ngunit sa kabila ng mga nabanggit kong mga maling gawain ay iniisip kong isa akong mabuting tao.  Iniisip ko na ang pagdarasal ko nang taimtim, nang nag-iisa at nang madalas ay ang patuloy na nagpapalapit sa akin sa Diyos at nagpapahinahon sa aking isip na mabuti pa rin akong tao.  Iniisip ko na ang kababaang-loob ko ang nagiging dahilan upang maging kalugod-lugod ako sa Kanya.  Iniisip ko rin na ang hindi ko pagiging isang matalinong tao ay ang naglilinis sa aking kunsensiya, dahil hindi ako mapagsalita ng ano mang masasabi sa nangyari at ginawa ng isang tao o mula sa isang bagay at pangyayari na nakita o narinig, hindi ako mapag-isip ng sari-saring reaksiyon, malisyosong komento o negatibong pananaw at kaisipan sa mga pangyayari at gawain ng isang tao.

Kailangan nating maging kalugod-lugod sa mata ng Diyos.  Mahirap para sa atin ang maging perpertong tao, ang maging banal o maging huwaran ng totoong kabaitan ngunit sa personal nating ugnayan sa Panginoon ay maipapakita natin kung gaano natin kamahal ang Diyos.  Sumasampalataya ako, isa akong naniniwala, may Diyos at mahal ko ang Diyos ngunit kung hindi ko man alam kung paano ko ipapakita ang pagmamahal ko sa Diyos, kung paano ang magpakabuting tao upang makamtan ko ang totoong kabutihan – sinisikap kong maging isang nilalang na walang sinasaktang kapwa at makapamuhay ng may malinis na kusensiya.  Sa kinagisnan, kinalakihan at kinabibilangan kong relihiyon, kahit papaano ay masaya akong nabubuhay araw-araw dahil araw-araw akong may tiwala, pag-asa at pagmamahal sa Diyos nating lahat.

Alex V. Villamayor

February 7, 2011