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Thoughts on Nabua Politics
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Written by baryo baryo
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Monday, 03 May 2010 |
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“Sell your vote. Goodbye Nabua.” Wouldn’t this be a good slogan for our town’s anticipated demise if ever we miss our political chance again this time? Another possible three (3) years of bad governance is another big slap to our faces.
Nabuenos expect a new local government leadership to make a positive change, to make our town better. Most hope our local leaders will solve our socio-economic-political problems down to the smallest issues Nabua has. We trust this new set of leaders to restore efficiency in local governance, eradicate graft and corruption, lead Nabua to new heights, and the like. But the irony of it all is how can our local political aspirants effectively deliver when they themselves failed to present clear-cut programs of action? I barely hear any intelligent and committed discourse on what they intend to do if ever they win. The local political atmosphere is indeed distressing. It appears that Nabua’s electoral campaign is reduced to a mere contest of political sloganeering and antics. Truly sad.
Yes. Political slogans, rhymes, jingles abound nowadays. Nirvanic entertainment shows oftentimes dominate supposedly-political rallies/forums. Everything seems designed to keep the people momentarily entertained to avoid a serious political scrutiny of different political platforms. Why? I have this gnawing theory that the candidates really think Nabuenos are stupid - brainless people who can easily be swayed with cryptic promises of manna from political heaven.
“KAYA NI MISTER, KAYA NI MISIS.” …Are you sure? Or is it the ‘mister’ who will be running the show from behind? “ANA TAGA NABUA NAMAN…” So what if you are our very own? Can you honestly and effectively serve our town? “HISTORY IN THE MAKING. BE PART OF IT…ELECT FIRST WOMAN MAYOR!” The latter slogan is the most insulting I’ve seen among the posters in Nabua. It reeks with arrogance. It takes Nabuenos for idiots! It’s like saying, “You want history? Then vote for her mindlessly.” Duh!?!
The positive side in me nonetheless still believes that Nabueno voters are capable of intelligently electing the best leaders of our town. Nabua has produced world class talents and professionals. While there is no perfect candidate, there is no doubt also that we can choose the best local leaders who will honorably represent Nabua to the rest of the country, to the whole world.
We, Nabuenos, have proven long enough that we are “individually brilliant” in our own fields of endeavor. May we NOT destroy that reputation by showing the world that we are also “collectively impotent” as a people for having failed to unite in moving forward our beloved town. Hence, come May 10, 2010, let us make a proud statement to everyone: “Nabuenos are not only individually brilliant but also collectively strong for our town!”
Friends, it’s only a week before election day. Please deliberate, analyze, and vote wisely.
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Thoughts on Nabua Arts and Culture
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Written by Dada Docot
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Sunday, 14 June 2009 |
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
 Image grabbed from http://www.ayalamuseum.org/
Today's
trip to the Ayala Museum's worth a blog entry. I still cannot recover
from the mixed feelings of shock, disbelief, and pride... upon seeing
the over 1,000 gold pieces on display at the museum's exhibition
entitled "Gold of Ancestors: Precolonial Treasures in the Philippines."
I remember that I often felt sad and sorry for the Philippines upon
seeing other countries' huge collections of intricate, priceless
jewelry. I thought, there must be something from my country as well.
Visits to government museums in the Philippines are almost always
frustrating, seeing all those poorly maintained, if not broken,
irreplaceable cultural artefacts. And suddenly, today, I see this
magnificent, well-kept collection which I never thought existed. The
"Gold of Ancestors" display is a glorious revelation to every Filipino!
What
came as a huge surprise was this one glass box display showing a
collection from my hometown, Nabua. In the box was a cup, four
necklaces, a ring, and a pair of earring -- made of pure gold and in
perfect condition. According to the labels, these treasures were made
in the 10th to 13th century, long before the Spanish arrived in the
town. I have never heard of the existence of an archaeological site in
Nabua nor did it cross my mind that objects of such profound historical
and cultural value have ALREADY been found in Nabua. Unfortunately, the
label of this particular display did not reveal further information
about the site where they were found or about the archaeologists who
unearthed them. My interest in studying Nabua's culture and history has
definitely soared upon seeing this part of the Ayala Museum exhibit.
Too bad, photos were not allowed inside the museum. Nabuenos hoping to
learn more about the town should see this part of our history.
While
viewing the treasures, I thought, who in the world owns this? It was
obviously a private collection otherwise it would have been available
for public viewing ages ago in governement-run museums. I was confused
and tried to read what little information written below each piece, but
then again, they had only the catalogue numbers, an estimate of the
time of production (which was the same most of the time, which is even
more confusing), and the location where the pieces were found. Even the
centerpiece of the exhibition was not accompanied by more generous
explanations. I wish they had more data to feed the hungry minds of
commoners such as myself.
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