I consider myself an apolitical person. As much as possible, I do not wish to indulge into political conversations -- in person and in my blog -- basically because my knowledge of and interest in politics (especially Philippine politics) are almost nil.

My being apolitical is a choice. Trapos (traditional politicals) aghast me. Political prostitutes give me creeps. And no matter how much I think about it, I cannot comprehend why people who are evidently rich enter politics to steal some more. I cannot comprehend why politicians think themselves as mighty and powerful when in fact, we're the ones who put them into power, and therefore we, the voting Filipinos, should be -- and in fact, are -- more powerful than them.

The thought is both depressing and discouraging.

My being political is limited to Philippine elections. Proudly, I never missed a single presidential election (although none of those I voted actually won!). The last I voted was in Saudi Arabia (during the 2004 elections).

My stand is simple: I vote for that someone who I think will best serve the interest of the Filipino majority. And by majority, I mean the poor, the jobless, the children, etc. I also don't listen to (nor believe in) surveys and political pundits. (I voted for the late Raul Roco in the last two presidential elections although I know he has no chance of winning).


Until Noynoy, I thought the 2010 elections will not excite me anymore because all those in the running are of the same color. (I thought Bayani Fernando is my candidate. But he joined Celebrity Duets -- so showbiz!. Then Noynoy came. And then Gibo was chosen as Lakas candidate. And then Ondoy devastated us. And Bayani's true color finally appeared; he actually dimmed after those episodes.)

Why Noynoy? Because I believe he's the only one who can bring back my trust in our government. I don't trust anyone who enters the Philippine politics. For me, they are all motivated by greed and power. Noynoy isn't that. In running for 2010, he in fact stands to lose more: his privacy, most importantly.

I am for Noynoy because I see someone who can drive Filipinos to be better. I don't see him giving us a country free from greed, economic injustices, bureaucracy and ineptitude. I don't see him bringing us a country filled with hope, unity and honest heroism. Alone, Noynoy cannot do that. It can only be done if Filipinos are challenged to rise above their bureaucratic, corrupt selves. Through Noynoy, I believe people will take up the challenge to be better.

I am, evidently, voting for Noynoy.

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