EDITORIAL ABOUT OFW’s (Blog 3.2)

Stay or Run Away?

To live or to leave, that’s the question.

Most of the Filipino citizens choose to live abroad because of the great quality and value of life for the future they can reach there, family’s sake and self satisfaction. The government kept silent for this issue for it is the choice of the citizens. But because of the non-stop migration happening, should the government needs to take a move and face the issue to the Filipinos who kept on running away from their native land just for their sake even though there are still a lot of business they can make here?

As we can see, our government has its all support to the workers abroad. According to Republic Act No. 8042, Act of 1995, the law “institutes the policies of overseas employment and establishes a higher standard of protection and promotion of the welfare if migrant workers, their families, and of overseas Filipinos in distress.”

The Presidential Decree No 1694 (May 1, 1980) as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1809 (January 16, 1981) is created by the Welfare Fund for Overseas Workers as the government agency permitted to promote the welfare of the workers. The agency was then renamed as Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or OWWA by the Executive Order No. 1987.

The Reorganization Act of POEA issued in 1987 or Executive Order No. 247 is published to make the services more efficient.

The medical care program for Filipino workers according to Executive Order No. 195 signed on August 13, 1994 has its order to provide medical assistance and hospitalization benefits to OFWs and their dependents.

Those are some of the laws regarding the welfare of the OFWs. Maybe these are some of the reasons why they wanted to stay there rather than to live here. But in order to make decisions such as going to abroad is one real big thing. That is what our government must notice. Our country is one of the most wonderful tourist spot. Actually, most of the foreigners want to see this place. But the real Filipino-blooded people chose to go to abroad. It looks so strange that we, Filipinos can’t appreciate the life in our country. The officials especially with the higher rank should now make a move to start the changes in this country. We must preserve our blood by appreciating and loving the place we live.

Do you want this country to be fulfilling and in a state of progress? So dear Filipino, will you stay or run away?

ROMEO AND JULIET’s ENDING (Blog 3.1)

SWEETER THAN FICTION

As Romeo heard about Juliet’s death, he hurriedly went directly to Juliet’s tomb. When he finally arrived the place, he saw Paris crying. Romeo went beside Paris and said, “How are you? I know it hurts so much because I know how it feels to love someone who happened to died without any last words for you.” Paris looked up to Romeo and answered, “What? You mean, you love her? But you’re a Montague, right?”. Romeo replied,” Yes, I am but it doesn’t mean I can’t love her just because she’s a Capulet. I truly love her so much.” Paris looked so startled and a moment of silence began.

Both unknowingly, Juliet heard their conversation. As she opened her eyes, she said, “I love you too, Romeo.”

Paris and Romeo looked so surprised. A little smile curved on Paris’s face as he realized everything. He realized that the reason why Juliet’s fake death happened was because of him; to escape their marriage.

“I know the feeling of loving someone and my love for you will remain forever, Juliet. But unluckily, I belong to the group of people who don’t deserve to be loved back by the person I love because she already found the one. Don’t worry Juliet; I will be the one who will explain everything to your parents. Be happy and always remember that I am here loving you but I know my real happiness will surely come soon. And for you Romeo, I’m ready to let go because I know you can be her man. You are her happiness, Romeo.”

And so Romeo and Juliet lived happily as their parents stopped their feuds for the sake of their marriage. The Montague family and Capulet family realized that the city of Verona would be a better place if they all live in the name of love. Romeo and Juliet never thought that this day would come as they thanked Paris for doing everything for them.

Everything was so surreal, magical and wonderful. It was like they lived in wonderland where wildest dreams can’t be awaken by anyone. But the thing is they were in reality where life is sweeter than fiction where true love exists.