I have been thinking for hours on what interesting topic to write about this week but nothing seems exciting at the moment. Everybody talks and complains about the unstoppable rise in the prices of petroleum products on top of other prime commodities including fare hike. Nothing’s new. When I tuned in to CNN, all I saw was the pathetic condition of our Coast Guards and fisherfolks being shunned away from our exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by the Chinese Militia with the use of water cannons.
Then I was hooked by the Senate hearing on the complaint of a “kasambahay” Elvie Vergara against her employer France Ruiz who allegedly abused her for years by “repeatedly punching, kicking and beating her with various objects” on the different parts of her body. She said Ruiz even hit her private parts with a hammer. Vergara became partially blind and her eyesight could have been saved had it not been for the non-caring attitude of the Barangay Chairman who did not pay attention to her despicable condition.
Then I switched to the televised hearing of high profiled cases at the Senate involving the PNP, PDEA, NBI and high-ranking government officials. It’s like watching a telenovela with no definite plot and where the actors (resource persons) display sheer stupidity when answering simple questions. When cornered, they would invoke their constitutional right to remain silent or their right to self-incrimination. If only no such rights are allowed to those whose guilt is showing, then perhaps crimes would easily be solved and justice can be achieved ASAP.
Did I hear somebody screaming “in your dreams!”? Of course, I’m aware of the due process enshrined in the Constitution but more often than not, Mr. Due Process is just too picky and choosy in extending his hands to the needy. As observed by many, the rich, the famous and the powerful are the ones equipped with the necessary tools to hide, play and run around the process oftentimes ending to the advantage of the culprit(s) and to the prejudice of the aggrieved party.
It’s almost the weekend so I’d rather read and play Toon Blast than spend my time watching and listening to the heart-breaking testimonies of victims of crimes vis a vis the lies of witnesses because it breaks my heart and causes nightmares.
Melinda Bagsic Evangelista
I was born to write and I believe that’s my calling. I love writing because it brings me to the realm exclusively of mine. It is also my opinion that “immortality” can be achieved not by searching for the Holy Grail and drinking from it but by living your life worth-writing or writing something worth-reading. Since I cannot promise you a life worth-writing, I keep myself busy writing something worth-reading. I am thankful to God for giving me the talent and skill to see life in different perspectives not seen by many and the courage to share it to my readers. This first ever Tutubi Digital News Magazine is a perfect avenue to bring you the many facets of life that you can ponder upon in this time of the pandemic. Enjoy reading all the articles.
