THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL IN GOOD GOVERNANCE 2

By: Red Reyes

Let me start my thought with the reaction of Dr. Philip S. Chua, Chairman of Filipino United Network (USA)

“Thanks for this brilliant dissertation.I am married to Farida Quiambao-Isip, a Pediatrician from Macabebe, and my paternal grandmother (Salas) is from Arayat. While I hailed from Quezon City, I have always felt like I am an adopted son of Pampanga...

Anyway, we, in the Filipino United Network (USA) is onewith you. The Miracle Governor Eddie (Among Ed) Panliliois our hero and inspiration. (Please view the FUN website:www.FilipinoUNITEDnetwork.com )

Anyway, since we want the Among Ed's Pampanga experimentto be applied to the entire country, for national rebuilding, I suggest that we all start "spreading the good news" to include all provinces,the entire nation, all Filipinos, which ever province they arefrom...and not concentrate only on ourselves, the kapampangans,when we talk about Among Ed. To put Among Ed up, we need the support of all Filipinos,from each and every province.

We do not want to give theperception that we, the kapampangans, are the only onescelebrating the "coming" of Among Ed. Let us share himwith all Filipinos, throughout the nation. (I want to prevent any provincial pride from resulting in the loss of support forAmong Ed from Filipinos from other regions of the country. I want every Filipino to cast his support for Among Ed andhis battle for good governance and against graft and corruption.Among Ed must be perceived as a Filipino first....not only asa kapampangan...an essential PR matter).Just a thought and a suggestion.As I said, we are with you...100% of the way....with AmongEd as our standard bearer and leader in Christ.God bless you and your family.”Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS ChairmanFilipino United Network ( USA )Scalpelpen@gmail.com

I agree to the reaction of our brother in our crusade that Among Ed who symbolizes hope in Pampanga must be for all Filipinos. It just happened that it started in our province Pampanga that is why I intentionally focused my insights for the capampangan.


Good governance is a gift from God not only for our province Pampanga but also for our beloved country , the Philippines . Each individual is obliged to cherish , love and treasure this gift inasmuch as it is a blessing that was given by Our Loving God and Father .

I therefore make this appeal to my fellow Filipinos to Wake Up and Get Involved , as it has started with the Capampangans . We are, indeed , Blest By Almighty God that we now have in our midst a governor who has made tremendous self-sacrifice and is willing to embark on the journey with all of us towards fulfilling our hopes , dreams and aspirations , and building a Truly Bright And Glorious Future For Children And Their Succeeding Generations . Today , we are all witnesses to this great episode in our nation's history in which there is a phenomenal event taking place in our country's political system , a welcome change and a paradigm shift towards transforming the entire Filipino Nation under a Government of Utmost Transparency and Good Governance , of Selfless Dedication and Service to the Filipino People . God is calling upon Righteous Men and Women to Rise Up and Heed to this Crusade of Good Governance . What was once an impossible dream is now being transformed into reality . And we have our Almighty God to thank for all these great and wonderful things that are now happening . After all , it was He who said , " Behold , I am the LORD , the God of all flesh : is there any thing too hard for Me ?" JEREMIAH 32:27 And yes , indeed , Nothing is too difficult for God to do .

During the past months , many politicians were checked and rendered immobile in their corrupt practices in our country . This therefore triggered a lot of attempts on the part of these crooked and corrupt officials to remove the incumbent governor from his office. At this point in time , we Capampangans Must Persevere And Do With Everything In Our Power to Fight The Good Fight And Move Forward Towards Defending And Preserving This Noble Crusade that we have started in our province .

Mayor Hagedorn , the good and dedicated mayor of Puerto Prinsesa , Palawan , have said , " We can have hope if all the leaders of the land will be like Among Governor Panlilio in seriously practicing Good Governance ". And former Senator Franklin Drilon has stated that Among Governor Ed must not fail because he is a symbol of hope for all Filipinos .

Indeed , we Capampangans , in Unity with our Filipino brothers , Must Not Fail . We Have It In Our God-given Resources And Power as a People that It is Only Through Good Governance That We Can Achieve Our Pre-Eminence And Seat as a Leader And Model Nation in the Community Of Nations .

A good majority of Filipinos are saying that their only hope for a better life is to find work and employment in other countries . My question is : If those people living in developed countries are enjoying life because they are free from corruption, can we not enjoy the same good life in our own country under the Principle And System of Good Governance ?

We Really Need to Declare an Open War Against Graft and Corruption , especially against corrupt politicians because they are the Culprits , the very source of our people's grave poverty and miserable living conditions in our nation . These Crooked , Corrupt, Traditional Politicians are the Destroyers Of Our Children's Future .

Indeed , it is very frustrating and hellish to live in a country with corrupt leaders . We must put our trust only in good and benevolent leaders like Among Governor Panlilio and Kaya Natin members-Governor Grace Padaca and those who are with them in this advocacy and system of Good Governance.

Our Esteemed Hero, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino fought and died for Justice and Good Governance. Many Filipinos as well risked their lives in the 1986 Edsa Revolution. Why is it , then , that our situation turned out for the worse ? It is all because Graft and Corruption in our country continued to exist, flourish and remained unchecked , unchallenged and unstopped . . . until now .

The way I see it , the kind of Good Governance that the Capampangans have started will surely bring Bright Future for our country because it Co-Exist with Responsible Citizenship. When former president Cory Aquino and her successors held the presidential office, they , as well as their officials , took advantage of their positions and concentrated on how they can amass ill-gotten wealth from the nation's treasury and resources .

The Good Governance that is now being advocated simply refers to the entire Filipino Citizenry's Involvement and Responsiveness To the Affairs Of Government in their daily lives. One or a few Leaders Cannot make Good Governance a Reality . But if the Filipino citizenry Will Rise Up As One In Support of this Noble Crusade , then the Dream for Our Nation's Bright Future that we have for many years been longing for will become a Wonderful Reality .


Together with our Governor Eddie Panlilio , we should be Vigilant in Fighting Graft and Corruption in government . We all , As individuals , Are Responsible. Each time we look on our pay slips or tax payment receipts , and each time that taxes are charged from all items that we buy , it is only right that we must think of our responsibility and involvement in the affairs of government , to check and ensure that our hard earned tax money is not pocketed by greedy and corrupt politicians as well as government officials and employees .

NOW is Our Time To Rise Up and Move Forward As a Nation Under God and HIS Banner Of Righteousness , to March On And Fight For Good Governance , and to Fight The Good Fight Against Graft And Corruption in government . Every Second , Every Minute and Every Hour Of Each Day Counts . We Cannot Afford to hesitate , to stop nor to turn back even for a brief moment , for we may not have a Second Chance to Turn Into Reality Our Nation's Bright Future .

God Bless Our Beloved Country , the Philippines !

(Thanks to Joseroman Laquian for his wonderful contributions?