Post-election observations

The bleak future of my children and grandchildren because of our rotten government. – Ric Vergara, Calamba

What concerns me about the future is the rampant abuse of our natural resources, which will greatly affect the next generation. – Ernie Rivera, Makati City

Our children’s future

Global warming, my grandchildren who may never enjoy the beauty of mother earth, and deteriorating Filipino values. – Amelita Obusan, Camarines Norte

Just to see all my grandchildren successful in their career. – Eddie Yap, Kabankalan City

The education of my three kids. – Julio Ibon, Laoag City

Worried about my grandchildren’s addiction to imported computer games and culture destroying their self-identities and morality. – Manuel Abejero, Pangasinan

Of course, the future of my children is at stake. – Romeo Simeros, Laguna

The future of our country concerns me, like the prospect of a brighter economy and happier Pinoys more than anything else. – Erwin Espinosa, Pangasinan

Politics of obstruction

The kind of elections we have and the quality of men and women elected to office make for much concern as to where the country is headed. – L.C. Fiel, Quezon City

My concern is that Willie Revillame brainwashed Pinoys to vote GO. Naging utak ‘Wowowee’ na ang Pinoy. Di nag-iisip, puro tawa na lang. – Gerii Calupitan, Mandaluyong City

Not having a truthful President, truly honorable people in the Senate and Congress and other government offices free from bad eggs. – Jun Cajucom, Tacloban

Well it’s how the government will be run by winners in the recently-held elections. Will they make a difference? – Nap Cinco, Rizal

I am most concerned about the next three years with many now eyeing the Presidency. It will be (I hope I’m wrong) a period of more unproductive intrigues, quarrels and ‘crab culture’, intense jockeying for position in the pack, more balimbingan, etc., which will only be detrimental to our growing economy. I pray to God that we be spared from this grim scenario. – I. Calata, Parañaque City

My greatest concern about the future is politics. Political unity, maturity and stability. – Felix Ramento, Nueva Ecija

Our future will be full of investigation in aid of grandstanding for the next Presidential election. – Virgilio Alumnos, Cavite

My main concern is the presence of greedy, fortune- and power-hungry politicians wreaking havoc on our beloved country. – Rey Ibalan, Antipolo City

Our future is bleak with incoming senators such as Cayetano, Honasan and Trillanes who will stall our progress with their politics. – Job Pe, Manila

My fear is if opposition senatorial candidates win over administration bets, expect impeachment to be first in their agenda. – Ella Arenas, Pangasinan

Environmental degradation

The environment. Extreme climate change will affect the economy worldwide. – Gerry del Cano, Tarlac City

Global warming. The greenhouse effect of uncontrolled use of fossils is already taking its toll. US forest fires, hurricanes and floods are results of global warming. If the problem is not addressed soon, most low-lying areas will be submerged plus other problems. – Robert Young Jr., San Juan

Global warming, causing strong typhoons and floods, which in turn brings too much suffering to our agricultural country. – Ricardo Tolentino, Laoag City

I’m so concerned with how we can put a stop to environmental degradation. Let’s save the environment for the sake of future generations. – Leonard Villa, Laoag City

I am concerned about our environment. With too much pollution, breathing fresh air could be a problem. It’s time to show that we care. – Janet Hernandez, Bulacan

My utmost concern about the future is how our country can contribute to stop global warming, knowing that our officials are busy with too much politicking instead of saving our environment. – Johann Lucas, Quezon City

The continuing degradation of the environment and our apathy to such development. – Joe Jumawan, Manila

I am concerned about the disastrous effects of global warming. – Jett Avinante, Cavite

The global warming menace concerns me. If we do not arrest it, we can expect disaster. – Fortunato Aguirre, Bulacan

I’m afraid all provinces, cities, municipalities will finally be ruled by their respective political dynasties. But in the future, polluted politics is less worrisome than global warming. I hope it comes sooner to jolt the mind of politicians. – Ed Alawi, Davao City

How to endure the effects of global warming. – C. Manalastas, Manila

Global warming is becoming an apocalyptic reality, a preview of hell. – N. Elizan, Quezon City

The effect of global warming that will bring yearly catastrophic disaster coupled with man-made political tsunamis every three years. – Pedro Alagano, Vigan City

Population explosion

The way the whole world multiplies, time will come that we will run out of food. We consume more than we can produce. Let’s work for it. – Rex Bayson, Bulacan

Personal goals

To enrich and work on what’s in hand than think of what the future holds for me. What I do today spells who I will be tomorrow. – Cris Rivera, Rizal

The unwelcome but inevitable arrival of the Grim Reaper. But right now, my very immediate concern is what’s for breakfast. – Noel Navales, Tagaytay City

How to finish my studies and land a stable job five years from now. – Mike Manalastas, Manila

Whatnewly-elected officers have to offer to improve the lives of their constituents is what concerns me most about the future. Also, how to be financially stable in the future to pay for my old-age medical bills. – Renato Taylan, Ilocos Norte

My health and that of my loved ones and the graft and corruption in our country. – James Gaw, Quezon City

I am most concerned about how breast cancer can be cured. I hope it will be treated in the near future. – Maria Reyna Padernal, Zamboanga City

Let there be peace

Peace, security and prosperity. – Cesar Bacalzo, La Union

Where do we go from here?

It’s the lack of concrete signs that the economy will improve to stop the foreign diaspora. – William Gonzaga, Marikina City

To get the Philippines out of its tailender status among Asian nations, we need to have a stronger grasp of national discipline to overrule our decadent moral values and corruptive practices. Democracy is prostituted in this way, and our future gets bleaker each passing year. If we do not mend our ways as a people, even if God has abundantly blessed us, sadly, our dereliction will bring us to perdition. – Ludwig Aguinaldo, Digos City

It concerns me much if the Philippines, being a Third World country, will remain constant. Corruption always causes a worse prognosis for us. – Jim Veneracion, Naga City

The economic situation of our country and lawlessness. – Joseph Corpuz, Laguna

Unity. Every Filipino must have a stand on how our country should progress, but I don’t think anyone is willing to listen. – Patrick Perez, Bulacan

When brilliant Filipinos migrate and use their expertise in their newfound home countries. – Priscilla Pascual, Pampanga

End of days

What concerns me most about the future is what if this world ends while I’m still around. – Jun Fajardo, Negros Occidental

ON PAMPANGA ELECTIONS

Pampanga’s governor should reconcile his vow and the Biblical injunction that he will be a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek. If he can break that vow, what guarantee can he give that he will not break his oath as governor? – V. Cantara, Parañaque City

It will be confusing to call him Gov. Fr. Ed. It is right for him to drop “Father”; it has served its purpose. He must be full-time governor. – Bo Dacer, Quezon City

Pampangueños must feel proud for electing priest Ed Panlilio after being ruled by officials associated with jueteng and lahar anomalies for a long time. – C.K. Yeo, Iloilo City

May the win of Fr. Ed Panlilio as Pampanga Governor be the advent of theocracy, a government ruled by God, in the country. – Germi Sison, Cabanatuan City

Congrats to Pampangueños, you’ve chosen a righteous leader. To Albayanons, sorry for booting out a saint. – Ed Rito, Pasig City

Fr. Panlilio’s win should not bring up the issue of church and state. He was not a church bet nor backed by it. US Senator Lieberman is a Jewish rabbi. – Antonio Tudor, Manila

If Gov. Fr. Panlilio will stop jueteng operation sin Pampanga, would the mayors, barangay chairmen and the PNP support him? – Joel Caluag, Bulacan

THINKING OUT LOUD

Time and time again we have the same problem. Why not hold elections in Maguindanao three to four weeks in advance? – Johnny Lopez, Bacolod City

Binay for President in 2010? Eh kung sa Makati lang, pinakyaw na nila ang mga pwesto, eh ano pa kaya pag hawak nila ang Malacañan? – Andy Tan, Manila

We always say, may dayaan, may vote-buying every election, pero may naparusahan na ba? – Marco Tongo, Rizal

What’s in store for us if only a few families hold the country’s elective posts? – Dr. Manolo Cristi, Quezon City

Priests should not be allowed to enter politics. They vowed to serve the people in their spiritual, not their political needs. – Ella Arenas, Pangasinan

I feel bad about foreign observers coming here to insult us with their malicious statements. Who do they think they are, and why did the government allow them to come to vilify us? Would they allow insolent observers in their respective countries? Election anomalies are universal and so, that Thai woman should have been shipped out! – I. Calata, Parañaque City

SHOUT-OUTS

We hope the Comelec will now start modernizing our electoral system for the next election. Please, Mr. Abalos, no more alibis, okay? – Col Ben Paguirigan Jr., Ret., Zamboanga City

When will the Comelec set an example by disqualifying and prosecuting  a winning vote-buying candidate? Dami nyan sa Sta. Cruz, Manila. – Alex Dizon, Manila

THE WAY I SEE IT

We had elections – and once again are laughed at and pitied by the civilized world. We are a pathetic country. – A. Yare, Cebu

If Pacquaio really wants to help the poor, then he’d better shut up and accept defeat. He can share his millions with the poor. – W.I. Nasol, Legazpi City

Both the rich and the pool sell their votes. The poor for a few pesos, the rich for a multi-million contract. – Pres Pascual, Pampanga

Until we get past the hieroglyphics world of vote-counting, election cheating will be here to stay. Electoral reforms are required. – M. Sunico, Caloocan City

GO spokesman Adel Tamano is a gentleman through and through. That’s why he is the darling of the people around the country. – N. Zarate Jr., Quezon City

Elections would be smoother and faster if modernized. Sadly, our leaders pay lip service to poll modernization for obvious reasons – E. Linsangan, Isabela

Senators with Presidential ambitions will try to outdo one another in administration bashing just to be in the six o’clock news. The big circus is back in town. – Norberto Robles, Taguig

REACTIONS

Thank you, Mr. Esposo, for exposing that obnoxious Albano, who thinks he’s licensed to insult. – Ato Custodio, Quezon City

Thanks, Mr. Chair Wrecker, for again slamming that ill-bred TU’s Albano. Who does he think he is?! – Isa Uson, Quezon City

To M. Sunico: No love lost for a destabilizer, but Trillanes’ strong showing proves elections do work, though flawed. – Lauro Daza, Batangas

Views expressed in this section are those of the readers and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of The STAR. The STAR does not knowingly publish false information and may not be held liable for the views of readers exercising their right to free expression.

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