Almost thirteen years ago, the former President of Philippines Joseph Ejercito Estrada, appointed the former General Panfilo Lacson, as the New Philippine National Police Chief. The Supreme Court recognized his appointment. While the Cabinet members and the Congress claimed that his appointment was not lawfully approved by the Committee on Appointments, prescribed by the Law. It was also criticized by human advocates who accused him, involved on the purported execution of 11 suspected members of kidnap-robbery gang in 1995. Now my idol is already a Senator.

The elections in the Philippines is truly different compared to other countries, here the mood is festive and the candidates will do their best to get the most votes as much as possible. Getting fans in the Internet particularly Facebook is indeed one of the most potent campaign strategy in informing the public about their platforms and objectives in running for the the two highest positions in the Philippines.

The best of wisdom can only be gleaned from an ingenuous mind. This is what I have realized from an hour of talking with Trisha, my six-year-old niece. In between her giggles showing a tooth-gapped grin she aired her opinions about different matters as wittingly as she can.