Tita Cory

The present health condition of our former president Mrs. Corazon Aquino was all over the news. I first saw it last night and the night before that. Family and friends of the former president were interviewed regarding her condition. I felt bad for her because after her husband dying and becoming the country's first woman president this is her reward... cancer? She's been through enough and it's just sad that she has to get sick after all that. Don't get me wrong I am not a Cory fanatic but I am a human being capable of these emotions.

So anyway, I was feeling all sad and sympathetic to Mrs. Aquino and her family and friends but my emotions have gone from sad to disgust when her friends from the government were telling the reporters in their interviews that they will be praying for her because the country needs her. No offense, but why do we need her? She is not the president anymore. She is a retired government official and that's it. Why does her friends have to include politics in their sentiments for the former president? Can't they give us a break and just give their heartfelt support for her without implying anything else.

Focus... Mrs. Aquino is sick... Go and give your prayers and support to your friend and not to what is written on the headlines.