A Vision for a Better Philippines (1)
I can feel that we are going there.
Over the last two years - at separate times and at different contexts, I was introduced to three groups separately working towards a better Philippines. Allow me to introduce first them to you.
First is Tindog Pilipinas! Sometime in 2004, Mr. Nicanor "Nikki" Perlas and I met in one of the fora on Sustainable Development in Tagaytay and in one of the informal chats during the forum, nikki shared their initiatives with Tindog! What he was saying during that time is that there is a need to share the good stories that are happening in our country, to inspire us to work more for the betterment of our country. True enough, for two years now, Tindog was instrumental in the conduct of the Karangalan Conference held at CCP. I browsed over Tindog's website and here' what I found
CALL TO ACTION
CREATING A VISIONARY PHILIPPINES
2004
Tindog means to "stand up" physically and also for one's principles. It means to be inwardly upright as a basis for standing up against abuses in society and a moral foundation for a better Philippines. Tindog Pilipinas! is the name of this national movement which seeks to transform Philippine society. The word "Tindog" is used widely in the Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Luzon.
In almost the same year, I met a group of energetic fellows headed by Mr. Jay Tabaña who was spreading the same good news of a better Philippines. He was representing a group espousing the Pearl Principle. A year after, the person instrumental to the growth of the principle and the founder of the Center for International Education in Cebu, Prof. Nelia Cruz-Sarcol, visited Naga and addressed a gathering of people from various sectors to look at how we, as individuals, can play our role towards a better Philippines. The legendary, Mr. Onofre Pagsanjan of the Ateneo de Manila University also inspired those present with his 'walang-kupas' stories. Here is a quote from CIE's website on the Pearl Principle:
The Pearl Principle - Generative Leadership, Initiate Change From Within
...The truth of the matter is that solving the problems of our country is a Herculean task. This process of transformation will take some time. However, by accepting this fact, we would have won half the battle. If only we will accept such, then wa can plan better what to do next, so we can move up to the next step, instead of "band- aid" solutions will get us nowhere.
Own spheres
This truth led us to the Pearl Principle. To be able to solve the problems of our country, we need to individually take it upon ourselves to change for the better. And as we evolve and reach out to people within our spheres of influence, somethings will spark!
This concept must first be embraced by a good number of the middle class and must be led by the middle class. The elite and captains of industry of our society have been givenmultiple chances to lead this change, but it just won't take off. However, if all people from all strata of society will embrace it, well and good. However, I personally believe that the middle class must led- for they are still within reach by those from below and can trully feel for the great masses. The middle class have not lost their dreams (yet) and they can inspire others to hope. They can show how dreams can be fulfilled and that dreams can still be fulfilled. They can be the bridge to our future as a people.
It will only take one ordinary person to start the spark and spread the flame until it becomes big enough to tough others and move them to the same direction.
This is the mission of the Pearl Principle. To awaken the resolve from the majority that each has a hand in creating the true Philippines...
Thirdly, with my work with the Naga City People's Council, I had the chance to work with Dr. Jesus Estanislao and his team with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia. With their Public Governance Scorecard system, theyr were able to rally behind local government units and national sectoral groups to define roadmaps for 2030. The initaitives of ISA is the closest so far in putting faces to our ideals to where we want to be.
I am writing all these things because, going back to my first line, I can feel that the monent for our nation to be better is coming. I believe that my introduction to and participation in the various groups is providential.
I will be writing letters to said groups in the coming days to explore the possibilities of sitting together and looking at what we can all do to hasten the process of becoming the nation that we all want.
On the last note, let's envy South Korea. As early as now, they have already agreed what they want to see in 2030.
Let's dream. Let's act. It will happen.
Over the last two years - at separate times and at different contexts, I was introduced to three groups separately working towards a better Philippines. Allow me to introduce first them to you.
First is Tindog Pilipinas! Sometime in 2004, Mr. Nicanor "Nikki" Perlas and I met in one of the fora on Sustainable Development in Tagaytay and in one of the informal chats during the forum, nikki shared their initiatives with Tindog! What he was saying during that time is that there is a need to share the good stories that are happening in our country, to inspire us to work more for the betterment of our country. True enough, for two years now, Tindog was instrumental in the conduct of the Karangalan Conference held at CCP. I browsed over Tindog's website and here' what I found
CALL TO ACTION
CREATING A VISIONARY PHILIPPINES
2004
Tindog means to "stand up" physically and also for one's principles. It means to be inwardly upright as a basis for standing up against abuses in society and a moral foundation for a better Philippines. Tindog Pilipinas! is the name of this national movement which seeks to transform Philippine society. The word "Tindog" is used widely in the Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Luzon.
In almost the same year, I met a group of energetic fellows headed by Mr. Jay Tabaña who was spreading the same good news of a better Philippines. He was representing a group espousing the Pearl Principle. A year after, the person instrumental to the growth of the principle and the founder of the Center for International Education in Cebu, Prof. Nelia Cruz-Sarcol, visited Naga and addressed a gathering of people from various sectors to look at how we, as individuals, can play our role towards a better Philippines. The legendary, Mr. Onofre Pagsanjan of the Ateneo de Manila University also inspired those present with his 'walang-kupas' stories. Here is a quote from CIE's website on the Pearl Principle:
The Pearl Principle - Generative Leadership, Initiate Change From Within
...The truth of the matter is that solving the problems of our country is a Herculean task. This process of transformation will take some time. However, by accepting this fact, we would have won half the battle. If only we will accept such, then wa can plan better what to do next, so we can move up to the next step, instead of "band- aid" solutions will get us nowhere.
Own spheres
This truth led us to the Pearl Principle. To be able to solve the problems of our country, we need to individually take it upon ourselves to change for the better. And as we evolve and reach out to people within our spheres of influence, somethings will spark!
This concept must first be embraced by a good number of the middle class and must be led by the middle class. The elite and captains of industry of our society have been givenmultiple chances to lead this change, but it just won't take off. However, if all people from all strata of society will embrace it, well and good. However, I personally believe that the middle class must led- for they are still within reach by those from below and can trully feel for the great masses. The middle class have not lost their dreams (yet) and they can inspire others to hope. They can show how dreams can be fulfilled and that dreams can still be fulfilled. They can be the bridge to our future as a people.
It will only take one ordinary person to start the spark and spread the flame until it becomes big enough to tough others and move them to the same direction.
This is the mission of the Pearl Principle. To awaken the resolve from the majority that each has a hand in creating the true Philippines...
Thirdly, with my work with the Naga City People's Council, I had the chance to work with Dr. Jesus Estanislao and his team with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia. With their Public Governance Scorecard system, theyr were able to rally behind local government units and national sectoral groups to define roadmaps for 2030. The initaitives of ISA is the closest so far in putting faces to our ideals to where we want to be.
I am writing all these things because, going back to my first line, I can feel that the monent for our nation to be better is coming. I believe that my introduction to and participation in the various groups is providential.
I will be writing letters to said groups in the coming days to explore the possibilities of sitting together and looking at what we can all do to hasten the process of becoming the nation that we all want.
On the last note, let's envy South Korea. As early as now, they have already agreed what they want to see in 2030.
Let's dream. Let's act. It will happen.
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