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2016 Philippine National Elections
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As a student of a
public university in Mindanao, I am a witness of how diverted Mindanao is. Looking
back to my struggling days as a college student, especially during exam weeks,
I just can’t imagine. The cram and the sleepless nights were real. I prefer the
essay type of exam so I was confident when my professor announced we’ll have an
essay exam. The word itself can be mispronounced as “easy” but it’s not easy as
easy is not the university’s standard .
The essay exam had only one question:
“What do you think is the best solution to the conflict in Mindanao?”
Without thinking twice, I answered FEDERALISM and explained my stand
because I was thinking about how organized the Federal Government of the USA
and this and that. A week after, exam results came and I got 3.0 on the essay
part. Prof. X even remarked “IT’S NOT THE SOLUTION”. I had the feeling Prof. X
let me pass only because of my nice penmanship and not of my honest
explanation. I always thought I had the best answer on that part and I reckon
getting at least 1.75 grade out of it. I’m cool about my rating though but 3.0
is not my ideal number.
Prof. X wasn’t really convinced by my stand but trust me federalism will
happen and it’s the solution in Mindanao. I am writing this because there was
something in my stand that Mayor Rody Duterte understands not even before he
had the audacity to run for president. Now he just won the election. He is now
the president of the Republic of the Philippines. I am eager to support him and
his government for the betterment of the Philippines and my countrymen.
Change is coming. Discipline and be disciplined.
Also voted for Duterte last election? Comment down why.
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