or is it the World against the Philippines?
Last night while we were watching the live broadcast of the hostage drama in Quirino Grandstand, Manila, it completely destroyed us. Noting the continuous danger threats all over the country for the past days have kept the nation asking, "why? why? and why?"
Nevertheless, we hoped that in time everything will soon be at its peace once again.
As a friend kept asking why are we all blamed for a single Filipino's crime. The first words were "Kasi kapwa natin Pilipino (Because he is our fellow Filipino)" and as a nation we know that we have no right to demand at least little respect or to be soon understood for what has already happened for foreign people's lives were clearly have been in danger in the parameters of our country.
Yet, we pray. In spite of all the hatred and negative comments being thrown at us as a country, we hope that the world shall soon be considerate in the words spoken and actions made against our nation.
Yes, the fault of one has reflected as the major crime of the whole countrymen. Nevertheless, we are continuously in humility to please pray for our country for today, our newly recovering country is being mashed down that instant again.
We may not be forgiven immediately by the world, especially the Chinese community. Still, we, the Filipinos, are sincerely sorry.