EDSA I - 20 Years Hence

Twenty years ago saw the Filipinos coming together to boot out the seated president.

Five years ago, the people came together once again to boot out another president, and seated the incumbent one.

Today, people came together to "commemorate" the 20 years of "People Power."

Less than an hour ago (around noon), the Malacañang palace declared a "state of emergency." Rallies are being held simultaneously in the different parts of Metro Manila. Rumors of a coup de etat keeps going around, forcing the military into code red. Officers were required to report to their superiors to be accounted for.

After the two EDSA People Power Revolutions, one would think that the Filipinos would have learned their lessons by now. Sadly, this is not the case. The people keep booting out undesirable presidents but refuse to learn the lesson that comes with each experience and keep putting the wrong person in place. Instead of a long-term solution, the country often opt for a stop-gap.

I have never been really interested in politics. I hate all the maneuverings and the manipulations behind every move of the politicians - all who keeps on professing that what they are doing is for the "good" of the country, but in reality, they are only out for their own interest.

Filipinos are quick to forgive and have short-term memories, perhaps there lies the biggest flaw. If all of the Filipinos can only remember the going-ons during the term of these presidents, perhaps the Philippines would not be in this fix right now.