Dear Mr. President,
I’ll be honest with you, Mr. President—this letter is not just a thank you, but also a cry of frustration. Yes, I will admit that you have helped a lot of people. I cannot deny that there are programs and projects that made a difference. But at the same time, I cannot close my eyes to the fact that many people are still suffering, and it feels like their cries are being ignored. It feels unfair that while some are helped, others are left behind, and as the leader of our country, you should see everyone, not just the ones who cheer for you.
What hurts me the most is the confidence I see in your leadership—not the kind of confidence that inspires, but the kind that feels careless. It feels like you believe people will continue to support you no matter what, simply because you had 31 million votes. But my question is, are they still supporting you now? Votes are not permanent loyalty. Those 31 million people are not just numbers—they are real lives with real struggles, and some of them are starting to ask if they made the right choice.
I’m angry because leadership is not about being comfortable on the throne, it’s about facing the uncomfortable truth: that many Filipinos still wake up hungry, that workers are still underpaid, that students like me feel uncertain about our future. And yet, instead of urgency, what I see is a leader who is too sure of himself, as if the support of millions during the election is enough to last a lifetime. But it’s not. Respect and trust must be earned every single day.
You might not know this, but you became one of the reasons why I want to become a lawyer. Not because I want to follow your footsteps, but because I want to make sure people’s voices are heard when leaders fail to listen. Your leadership taught me a hard lesson: that silence in the face of suffering is dangerous, and that justice should never be optional. I want to be someone who fights for people who feel abandoned, because no Filipino deserves to feel invisible in their own country.
So yes, thank you—for the help you’ve given, but also for opening my eyes. Thank you for making me realize that I don’t want to lead with overconfidence, but with compassion. Thank you for teaching me, even through anger, that our country needs leaders who care about all Filipinos, not just the ones counted in the millions of votes.
I am just one student, but I refuse to stay silent. And I hope one day, you will look beyond the numbers and see the faces, the voices, and the lives that are still waiting for true change.
That's amazing! Seriously, the world needs more people like you who are willing to fight for those who are suffering and not being heard
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ReplyDeleteThat's very true. I hope this letter will find its way to the rightful owner.
ReplyDeleteThats amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice clean up drive, bro 😼
ReplyDeleteThats very nice! I hope the government will continue to do their best all the time
ReplyDeleteThat is very true! Our president needs an improvement in leading our country.
ReplyDeleteUpon reading this letter, I understand the disappointment you are feeling, and I sincerely appreciate the concern expressed. It truly serves as an eye-opener and a reminder the we care for one another, reflecting the spirit of bayanihan. However, I would like to kindly point out that the President should not bear the blame alone, as he is doing is best for the betterment of the Filipino people. Rather, it is some branches of government-unfortunately affected by corruption-that hinder the fair and just service our people rightfully deserve.
ReplyDeleteYour choice of words really radiates the voices that's been lingering on our heads as a Filipino citizen.
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