On Being A Reality TV Show Enthusiast

Oh, yes... I truly am! I thrive on reality tv shows, ever since the Survivor franchise started a few years back. I remember taking time off from my routinary reading/studying of law books, just to sit in front of the tv following the developments in the lives, reward and immunity challenges, and tribal councils of the so-called "castaways". I was hooked.

And it was followed by the Amazing Race. Aside from enjoying the sceneries of the different places that the teams had to go to, the adrenaline rush consummed me, the road blocks kept me on guard, and the team members' reactions entertained me.

I am such a reality tv enthusiast that I was even tempted to audition for SurvivorPhilippines. If not only for the incredibly long line at SM City Cebu, and my concern for my present job as a prosecutor, I would have jumped on the chance. Not that I'm already closing my doors for these opportunities... ;-)

Anyway, as of late, I just contented myself with watching SurvivorPhilippines, almost every night. I say "almost" because sometimes I cannot fight my sleepiness anymore. It is shown very late at night already and I'm usually an early sleeper. So can you imagine my sacrifice? Hehe!

Let's Buy Filipino!

"I am a Filipino! Inheritor of a glorious past. Hostage to the uncertain future. I am sprung from a hardy race of brown skinned men..." And... (shamefully) that's the only part I remember now from a poem I memorized one sembreak in the past just because I wanted to, and partly because of my "makibaka" attitude.

Nevertheless, I remain to be a proud Filipino. Whenever somebody asks me if I intend to go abroad and work, without batting an eyelash, I say, "No." Personally, and definitely no offense to our so-called, modern-day heroes, the OFWs, I just can't imagine myself living in a country where I will only be considered a second class citizen. I'd rather stay here in our sometimes chaotic Philippines, at least I can call it my own.

Anyway, in the midst of all the cynicism, I firmly believe that we are not living in a hopeless State. In fact, if every Filipino will just endeavor to make a difference, we'll definitely be on the road to success.

One such Filipino is Atty. Alexander L. Lacson, the author of 12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do To Help Our Country. It is a must-read! So go grab a copy now and start reading. It is just a booklet, which you can finish reading in one sitting, yet, it is very enlightening, and is something that we badly need during these times.

In said book, Mr. Lacson mentioned, among others, that a Filipino should "not buy smuggled goods" , instead, a Filipino should "Buy local, Buy Filipino." Truly, because of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), our country has been bombarded with foreign products. Notwithstanding this fact, however, I am hereby advocating that Filipinos should patronize proudly Philippine made products.

I will not be a hypocrite and say that I only use Philippine products. In fact, even Atty. Lacson do not expect that of us. But at least, supporting some of them will not hurt us, would it? If at all, we can even be sure that our fellow Filipino manufacturers will not use substandard materials or ingredients just for profit, hence, ensuring our health and well-being.

Lastly, let's keep in mind that in helping our country, the Philippines, little things will surely go a long way...

P.S. Thank you so much, Ludy, for giving us a copy of this book. You're really helping the country in your own little way... ;-)