The Villain's Good Deeds

Do you know who Ferdinand E. Marcos is? He was known for assassination of Benigno Aquino, declaring of Martial Law and stealing $36 billion on his regime in Philippines. He was removed from being the president of the Philippines by the People Power Revolution that takes place in Epifanio de Los Santos Avenue in February 22-25, 1986. It was a 3-days rally.

But come to think of it, is he really a villain, if on his term, Philippines was the richest country next to japan? Why is that there is a lower price of electricity, why is that there are so many government projects that are successful especially the installment of Light Rail Transit (LRT) which is first in Southeast Asia? He also started programs that helped the Philippine's economic status grow. When he declared Martial Law, there was a very low crime rate on streets and makes it safe to walk at night.

Today, look on our country. There's a very big difference. Since Marcos was removed as a president, lots of Filipino people lost their jobs; some of them get to other countries to have a job. Our energy consumptions become expensive compared when it was held by the Marcos administration. And when Aquino has taken over the presidency, the economic status of Philippines has fallen.

Marcos fought in Japanese Army who were conquering the Philippines and was also was a victim of Death March. I think this is just one of the reasons why he did his best for this country.

In our history, he was the most successful president but removed from his position because of some people who were hungry and aggressively wanting for power. But if I have to vote for a new president, I will vote for the man who is just like him.

I have never lived in his time, but in every story that I’ve heard and every books, articles, magazines, and websites that describes him, I think he's the man that we need to lead our country cause all we need in this country is man of his words, not a man with a mouth full of promises.