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Uncanny Similarities
A. Overview
The sequence of events in the 70’s for the Philippine politics and government has
undergone various changes in both positive and negative ways. Marcos had declared
martial law, dictatorship, the economic boom that resulted to the country being in debt.
Ninoy as diverse of a politician that he is, had the heart for the masses. As politicians and
cronies moved their chess pieces, the Filipino people were left crying for a change. This
is how this political game started, and it has not ended yet, even after almost 40 years.
Its existence and value are still lurking in the Philippine political air.
Samar politics have always been linked to bloodshed and to political dynasties.
There are only two colors on the island, Pula o Dilaw. Goons, extrajudicial killings,
monetary gain, power and control are commonly heard words in Samar that are
connected to Politics. There was always a tension between the Nacionalista Partylist and
the Liberal Party, since the start of the Commonwealth administration. The Nacionalista
is led by Cong. Milagrosa Tan, with Rodolfo Tuazon as previous Congressman of the 1 st
District of Samar, while the Dilawan or the Liberal Party was under Reynaldo “Ining” Uy,
B. The Root
Before and after Ninoy was put into a 3-year imprisonment, he had run against
Marcos, was put into exile in the USA, but had taken every public opportunity to voice out
his principles and claims against the administration, for the sole purpose of serving the
nation’s people. He had tons of experience that came from being presidential adviser for
3 Philippine Presidents, and had the will and time in attempt to right the wrong. He was a
big name going against big names also, amidst economic turmoil and political instability
at that time. Marcos having a serious ailment, was undergoing a hiatus, and issues with
the militarization was at its peak. Aquino coming back would mean a number of
A recall for the Samar’s Governor and Vice-Governor position was requested to
Comelec en banc by the one Aurelio Bardaje against the current officials, Sheree-Ann
Tan de los Santos and Stephen Tan, respectively, in December 2010. According to
Namfrel, reports on lacking leadership, corruption and graft were the reasons for the
recall. Over 70,000 signatories were collected for the petition. On January 12, 2011,
Comelec en banc officially declared the recall petition. Calbayog City Mayor Reynaldo Uy
with tandem Eunice Babalcon, were to run against them, for they believed they
represented the people well. Samarnons had their votes on the Dilaw team, up until the
death of Ining.
C. Uncanniness
Ninoy was shot. He was dead moments after he landed from Taiwan. Witnesses saw
that his guards had shot him from the back. In the Philippines, he was considered a big
threat to a lot of people who he’s against with – Marcos, cronies; but he also served as
hope, yet his life was taken, awakening the silent hearts of the people to become yawps
of protests, turning into a revolution, leading to a new beginning. A beginning that was
still rough for the new administration to start with but enough to let the country move
speaking engagement in Hinabangan, Samar, the baluwarte, of the Tan’s. He had the
people’s trust for he was known to being a Father to Calbayog, who looked after the city
and the whole 1st District of Samar. He showed resistance and willingness to claim Samar
to take it to a new path. His life was taken, because he also was a huge threat to the
opponents.
Both wanted a new direction for theirs people, the Filipinos. They wanted to regain the
political freedom that was taken from the citizens due to past administration’s
undermining. Up until this day, many investigations have been conducted in both Ninoy
and Ining’s cases, yet the truth about their assassinations remains hidden under the big
pile of the Unknowns in Philippine Politics. One day, the truth might arise but will justice
D. Reflection
like just a few pages in elementary history books, I knew why he did what he’d done,
where he was coming from, and why he was standing up for his beliefs and principles,
not for personal gain but for the nation. I also related his story to Mayor Ining’s story since
I saw that history repeated itself, and this time I had to witness it. I am from Calbayog, I
saw people mourn his death, as I saw mourners on Ninoy’s death. I’ve seen protests and
movements (Justice for Ining Uy Movement), and in the video was the People Power
Revolution. Finally, I’ve felt the pulling force of my co-calbayognons, the pulse of the
people, the emotions and everything else, because I knew that the hope of many, has
been taken away. That is why, I can now see myself as part of the People Power of 1986.