The Dying Filipino Society

In a complex society, two things are prominent, “deviousness” and “unutterable greed”. Seeking for just and equal rule of law is far from reality as you have to face chaos and destruction in the process. We must frankly face and accept the fact that there are some with inadequate conception of power and there are those who become prey and human sacrifice. People are enslaved to a world of never-ending greed, temptation and scheme. Thus the continuing decline and death of the society is not far. Our country is like a ship slowly sinking in the dark waters. What was once rich and prosperous, is now a country plagued with poverty, violence, immorality, corruption and injustice.


With democracy we all have the government we choose and deserve.  A government ruled by the people with the sole purpose of helping and serving its citizens, building a nation that would cater to its needs. During the primeval times when simplicity and contentment is supreme, when everything else is free from selfish manifestations, when there is still self-sufficiency and freedom Filipinos have lived without any dependency or influence from the government. They live in the abundance of natural resources. They cultivate their own land. There are no constitutional laws to abide because the people treat each other with respect. But with the incessant greediness of some people, who use and abuse the weakness of their countrymen brought us and the country’s posterities into turmoil.  It is just so sad that a country like ours with its natural wealth and intellectual populace is classified as a third world country.


It is never too late to act.  Any of our actions has an impact on others. Filipinos must unite and work on a common goal to bring back our country’s dignity. The people must free itself from the influence of the government. The government has to be stopped from making selfish decisions and should start to care for its people and the country’s welfare. The Filipino people are strong and wise. The choices we make today can change not only our lives but the Philippines’ future generation.  Poverty, violence, immorality, corruption and injustice are all preventable. But it will continue if we do not do something about it. We also have our own responsibilities in making a long-term change possible and NOW is the time.

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Tattoo:From Anti-Social to Mainstream

There is always a stigma attached to people with tattoos. Some are mistaken to be drug addicts, in a gang, engaged in illegal activity or convicts. I remember a quote that says ‎"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos and those who are afraid of people with tattoos”. Some enjoy art on their walls in their home, yet disapprove of people who express the art they enjoy on their bodies.  People will never change the way they approach or judge them. They're a part of a whole group of diverse individuals who have multitudes of reasons of having a tattoo. Other countries don't really bat an eye at the things people obsess about like tattoo.  With the decision to get tattooed, one has to look objectively and understand that there are those who just don't understand it. Some people still see those individuals with tattoos as "low class". There is no legitimate reason to think that. These individuals choose to modify their bodies the way they want them to be but there are still a few who just forget about individualism and are happier to be a clone of society. We are not all the same and should express ourselves one way or another. In some cases the people who end up hating are sometimes the ones who only see the poorly done basement tattoos or have received those, they never are really exposed to the beautifully done personal sentimental ones that take time, thought, skill, and imagination to create.

Isobel Varley-Most Tattooed Woman in the World

I think that in this day and age that we would go beyond even having this discussion about tattoo's cultural phenomenon. Just because someone has ink it doesn't classify them as bad people. It should be accepted to a certain point. People who sit in judgment of others who have tattoos need to rethink. We have the freedom to express ourselves. Tattoos aren't for everyone but one must not judge on skin color. Tattoos don't make you bad person, those who have them chose to be that way knowing how society feels on the subject. Not because a lot of people don't like them mean that they're a disease. We have our differences and that's what makes us unique.

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years and it has entered the mainstream of society. It is more common than ever and is being accepted as a new generation moving into positions of power and authority. It’s a form of art and self-expression and they usually mean something to each person who gets them. The world is just now becoming more accepting of tattoos in everyday life.  Tattoos are scars with better stories. It is art pure and simple, but so much harder to create. Because this is not like some oil and canvas or some pencil sketch, this is going to be carried on a person for the rest of their lives, flesh, bone, and blood. You must be very careful in choosing tattoos because it will forever be a part of you.

(Article published 2012/03/14 at Definitely Filipino Blog)

http://definitelyfilipino.com/blog/2012/03/14/tattoo-from-anti-social-to-mainstream/

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Through this blog I wish to express what I feel on things that are essential to me and the people around me. I want to be in a level where I am heard, where my opinions can be valued and where my points of view can come across.  How do I describe myself? A freelance journalist, caregiver, tutor, blogger and a mother. Among these, the last is the most fulfilling. The rest are just job descriptions. Welcome to MYE Blog and with the next entries you will be reading MYE Points of View.