Thank you for all that you are doing for the country.
The past 100 days have been a whirlwind of change – from your non-stop war on the illegal drug trade, to your efforts to finally have peace with the various rebel groups in the country, and everything in between. It truly is amazing to see the good that one determined leader can do even in a short time.
But the thing is Mr. President, there are still two thousand ninety one more days to go before your term ends. And frankly we are worried about your health. We know you’ve said that you are willing to die for the country, and death is not something that will hold you back from doing your duty. But while we admire your fearlessness and courage, we would much rather have you alive and well.
There are still so many things that need to be done to set the country right again, and we do not trust anyone else to do it. Certainly not the Liberal Party whom you have already shown to be the enemies of all right-thinking Filipinos. And those people are just salivating at the thought of getting back to power. You are all that stands in their way.
Without you Mr. President, it is hard to imagine how the reforms you have started can continue. Some have likened you to Abraham Lincoln, and as a keen student of history we are sure that you are aware how his premature death derailed whatever gains the blacks won after the American civil war. God forbid that something like that were to happen now. Losing you would be more than many Filipinos will be able to take. It might even be more than the republic itself can bear.
Whether you intended to or not, you have become more than just a political leader. For many of us, you are now the solitary symbol of hope in this benighted political landscape. You have shown us that despite all our previous experiences, government can actually come down on the side of the people. That not all politicians are assholes – ok, maybe the majority still are – but there are some who actually care for the people.
For these and many, many more reasons we ask that you please take care of yourself Mr. President. This is not a sprint, but a marathon and you really need to pace yourself before you get burned out. Do not give your enemies the satisfaction of outlasting you.
On our part, we promise to stay with you – behind, at your side, and in front – at all times, in all situations, on every occasion. You can count on us to back you up. We will never waver in our commitment to help you achieve what you want for this country. We are yours Mr. President, until the six years is over and you return to your home and people in Davao. We will be with you. Walang iwanan, Mr. President.
SOURCE: mindanation
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