December 23, 2009 is two days before Christmas but to feel it is weeks if not months away . . .
0 comments Posted by Malaybalay Blogger at 4:13 AMIt has become repetitive but unlike, Christmases in the past, this Christmas of 2009 is difficult to feel. Why? Here in Mindanao, Philippines, the taint and disdain of the Maguindanao massacre is in dire need of being addressed. We saw the first hearing where all those who have a stake in the massacre wanted a piece of Andal Ampatuan. Inside the courtroom, we saw Ampatuan, smile, yawn, bored while the hearing went on. Why Ampatuan had to be so indifferent and unconcern and devoid of even a little pretense of being ashamed or at least a show of respect to the court is beyond comprehension.
Then, in Albay, Legaspi, thousands had to be evacuated since Mt. Mayon might erupt any day now. While there was this uncertainty, an earthquake, 5.1, rocked Northern Luzon.
Just today, fire in Pasay City rendered 3000 families homeless.
In Europe, Eurostar train services were greatly affected due to bad weather. Many slept in the airports to be on guard when the train resumes its services. Here in the Philippines, Araneta terminal, thousands await buses that will take them to their destination. Others have waited for days hoping to be accomodated one way or the other.
Many more will fill the succeeding pages but the point is being made, it is difficult to entertain Christmas amidst the pain and loss of our fellow Filipinos and fellow human beings wherever they may be.
Then, in Albay, Legaspi, thousands had to be evacuated since Mt. Mayon might erupt any day now. While there was this uncertainty, an earthquake, 5.1, rocked Northern Luzon.
Just today, fire in Pasay City rendered 3000 families homeless.
In Europe, Eurostar train services were greatly affected due to bad weather. Many slept in the airports to be on guard when the train resumes its services. Here in the Philippines, Araneta terminal, thousands await buses that will take them to their destination. Others have waited for days hoping to be accomodated one way or the other.
Many more will fill the succeeding pages but the point is being made, it is difficult to entertain Christmas amidst the pain and loss of our fellow Filipinos and fellow human beings wherever they may be.
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