For me, to imagine an ideal
Philippine society would be to wield a double edged sword. It is a pleasurable activity, plying in the
streets of perfection, enjoying discourses with conversationalists who make
sense. But then, once you pull yourself
away from the imaginings and the fantasies, you are slumped hard back to
reality, with pictures of the ideal Philippine society flushed down the
drain.
In an ideal Philippine society,
nobody is corrupt. The leaders of our
country are elected into office based on their ability to maintain our ideal
society. Government funds are properly
allocated, government officials are in office because they want to work for the
people and not for their bankroll.
In an ideal Philippine society,
teachers are among the highest paid professionals. Since teachers are highly paid, they are the
best of the crop, and they are happy in their profession. They are allowed to pursue further studies
free of charge and they are allowed to attend seminars and conferences that
will enhance themselves without having to beg for funds.
In an ideal Philippine society, there are sufficient
school buildings equipped with the latest state-of-the-art facilities. There is
a 1:1 book-to-student and computer-to-student ratio. Everybody has an easy access to
schoolbuildings because roads are paved and rivers have bridges.
In an ideal Philippine society,
students study diligently. None of them
needs to go to school with an empty stomach because their parents earn a decent
living and are able to provide them with meals and snacks for recess. Students are punctual and rarely miss classes
because they are not forced to be absent just so they could earn a living
because they are well provided for.
In an ideal Philippine society,
every citizen of the Philippines is proud to be Filipino and is happy in doing
labor for his or her country and for his or her fellow. Thus, doctors, lawyers, nurses, architects,
teachers, engineers, and other professionals do not even entertain the idea of
leaving the country and working abroad.
Farmers are happy in their farms and fisherfolks are happy cultivating
our bodies of water. Individuals in the
vocational and technical fields are proud of their craft. Religious leaders concentrate on keeping the
faith of their flock strong. Families
pray together and stay together.
