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Would this be a new beginning for the Philippines?
The masses certainly hoped so as they congregated in front of the Manila Grandstand to watch the Presidential Inauguration of Senator Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino this June 30 at noon.
In the excitement to watch this historic event which could prove to be a turning point for the whole country, over 250000 people from all parts of the country and the globe went in droves a full three hours before the inauguration was officially started.
And they were not disappointed as President-elect Noynoy Aquino and outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo arrived with the incoming president exiting the left and the outgoing exiting the right, exactly on schedule.
When the outgoing president bid goodbye as she saluted the ceremonial troops and the military, Aquino went up the stage and sat at the centre beside his vice-president Jejomar “Jojo” Binay.
The ceremonies started with Filipina international singer Charice Pempengco sang the National Anthem which was applauded by the National Historical Institute for a correct rendition. This was followed by a national prayer headed by a Catholic priest, an Imam from Manila and a Protestant priest.
Famous composer Ryan Cayabyab, Apo Hiking Society, Ogie Alcaside, Regine Velasquez, Christian Bautista, Gary Valenciano, Noel Cabangon each paid homage to both the country and its new leader as they performed various songs which tells for the love of one’s country.
Eight minutes before noon, the President-elect became the highest person in the land as Aquino was sworn in as the 15th President of the Philippines in front of Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales, refusing the tradition of swearing in front of the Chief Justice as Aquino questioned the placement of Chief Justice Renato Corona.
The new leader then stated his inaugural speech which lasted 21 minutes as opposed to the agreed on ten minutes. In his speech, President Aquino tackled the wrongs of society and the reformations he intends to do the minute he seats in his presidential seat at the Malacanang Palace, reviving the frayed and tattered hope of the Filipinos who had been through too much, asking only for the cooperation of the people and to trust him to do his job.
This certainly bodes well for the Philippines though his promises, whether he will keep it or not, remains to be seen.
Reflection 4:
ReplyDeleteThis essay was the most boring essay I've ever written since when you google it, all the sites have access to this topic, as in, I didn't have to bat an eyelash I could have the essay already. It's boring because it has no thrill at all, and all we did was write about the inauguration, yes, it has a great significance with regards to the country, but really, I don't think that I have to write about it!
I crawled my way into writing this, I was so careful not to plagiarize but it was so hard. In my frustration, I got off the internet and I wrote what I saw, so it really sucked.