Why Politicians Should Not Ride on Cory's Bandwagon

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I know getting politicians to shut up is a task as ginormous as finding the lost city of Atlantis. We were all taught to live with the fact that the crap that comes out of the mouths of these talkative creatures are the same messages that determine our country's future. Sure there are the good tomatoes but unlike the case of the rotting apple, the good ones do not help in creating fresh perspectives. After a while in the seat vested by the people, they decay along with the manure of society. It seems that the job description stated below a politicians application form reads: "If you are a social climbing, backstabbing and greedy beast who talks shit and do not care for people then this is the job for you. And one more thing, you must be rich and well connected."

One perfect example is Mayor Alfredo Lim of Manila.

Nicknamed "Dirty Harry" for his hands-on and ruthless approach to dealing with criminals and drug dealers, everyone found out that all of this was just pure showmanship. Not long ago his son was caught by the Police and the NBI operating a drug den and selling meth on the streets. Thus the so called drugs No. 1 enemy all this time hides family members who partake in this enterprising venture. So in my opinion all this renaming of Manila Science High School to Cory Aquino High School is just his ploy to get back on the good side of people. One message Mayor Lim, this does not help.

Mayor Lim, this plan of yours only makes you look like a kid who tries to get on the good side of his Mommy and Daddy but ends up making things worse and getting grounded for a longer period of time. Trying to ride on the bandwagon of Cory's death and the Filipino's sympathy for her and out pouring of love would not make you a better mayor. What you are trying to do is just plain stupid. Masci does not deserve its history and legacy to be erased just because you want your shit to smell better. Cory does not deserve to be a replacement for your own mess ups. What we all need is that you act like the man you claim to be when you begged for people to vote for you and execute something that is long term.

Build a school, build a new building, build a road or build a park, I don't care what ever it is you build and rename after the late president. Do not desecrate the sacred ground which many a student spent their teen years dreaming of a better tomoorrow and better politicians. If Cory could talk right now I'm sure she'll tell you to piss off and leave Masci alone. She'd advice you in her famous venerable voice that what she would want is a new school to accommodate more students and for you to get your act together. This is the reason why our country is a mess politically speaking. Our leaders want to make life easier for them alone thus taking shortcuts that make matters worse. They patch the cloth with cheap-ass fabric that tears off after a day. Their solutions are similar to those of toddlers trying to make sand castles.

So my last message to you O GREAT MAYOR, is to leave our school out of your shallow plans. We take no pleasure in the thought that the fate of our school rests on politicians like you who lose their common sense when assuming office. Our Masci will be Masci forever long after you have stepped down and regretted all the mistakes you have done in your years as Mayor.

The Name Game: "Why Masci Should Stick to Being Masci"

a testament to Masci's glorious past being forgotten

"What is in a name?"
-Juliet from Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare


Just recently news about the renaming of Manila Science High School to President Cory Aquino High School surfaced from several newspapers causing the alarm of many alumni including yours truly. Masci which has been around for more than 40 years, was threatened with an alteration of its identity from a Science High School to a school that will be named after a famous person. The good thing is that the alumni should set aside their placards, streamers and megaphones for now because the information is bogus.

Do not get me wrong. I recognize the contribution the late president has done to restore and preserve a democratic Philippines. I mourned with the millions of Filipinos during her death, wished Willie Revillame would suffer from small pox during his on-air tantrums about the video snippets and lauded the pictures from a newspaper that said GMA's coffin was the one being carried by the national guards. The only problem I have here is that Cory has her own legacy while Manila Science has its own.

Recognized as Asia's first science High School, Masci has been home to numerous leaders, scientists, artists and other influential people that made valuable contributions to their respective fields. Over the years Masci has experienced decline in facilities, morale from its students and its well deserved prestige. This was caused by improper funding from the local and national government that seems to forget that Masci is a legacy and proof of the Philippine's leadership in academics back in the day. This issue reminds us how Masci has sunk into a shadow of a more glorious past and has transformed into "just another public high school".

To my fellow alumni and others that stand for quality and relevant education, this is a wake up call and a warning that our beloved alma matter deserves more. This simple attempt of renaming our High School is an evidence that its wonderful past and significant contributions to the development of the Philippines is now forgotten for a simple renaming is equivalent to the erasure of its glorious history. Motions should be made to insure that Masci will stay as the Science High School it should be. Not only should we aim to protect its name but also the need for proper funding and better recognition should be addressed.

I enjoyed my formative years in this institution (maybe a little too much). I hold it as sacred ground. A renaming and decline of Masci is similar to vandalism and demolition of my beloved home. It is about time that this country of ours that is plagued with ingratitude, shame and corruption recognize that the preservation of this mere Science high school could mean that there is still hope, through science and education, for a better and brighter future for our country. Masci forever and Masci it will be. If you want to name a school for the late president then why not construct a new school which the country really needs more of.