The Choices We Make

Every day we make little decisions that actually play big roles in the whole scheme of things: turning left at a No Left Turn corner, which is illegal. Throwing candy wrapper out the window, which dirties the area. Saying good morning to a smiling security guard, which could give him a nice day. Giving alms to a streetchild, which may feed one mouth. Hailing a cab in the middle of the street, which would cause traffic. And the list goes on…

This summer, another decision would influence our lives for the next few years. Our vote.

YTRiP does not support nor promote any electoral candidate but we support causes. Our political scene may not be as interesting or exciting as a beach trip, but we know that if we elect people who are not concerned about the environment, about communities,  about transportation – there might not be a beach to go to later on. See the big picture. That is just one thought out of seven thousand one hundred and seven.

Our choices, our votes will reflect what kind of country we want to have, of what kind of people we really are. Choose well. Your life is at stake as well as that of every other Pinoy.

Sa Mayo-katorse, pumili nang mahusay. Piliin ang Pilipinas.

Text by Clare Amador
Photo by Jason Tengco © 2006