24 years later

Interesting to observe that a little more than two decades after the fall of Marcos and the rise of the Aquinos, it is the Marcos scion who has done more for the country than the Aquino son.

Bong Bong


Noynoy


Like his sister, Kris, Noynoy is still brandishing about his parents like a weapon and a shield. Very powerful, I must admit. But I prefer Bong Bong--you can't argue with his achievements: harnessing wind energy, bringing in tourism, supporting farmers (take that, Hacienda Luisita guy!). And yet he has the Marcos name. Very damning, I must admit.

Sad. We're judging these two men based on what their parents have done--idolizing one while condemning the other. If you just look at them, just them, the other is obviously much much better. 

That they both have infantile names is sad, too.