A gathering of heavyweights

It was a lovely sight--three presidents sitting in one place, albeit, far apart from each other. Former Senate President Frank Drilon described it succinctly--this is Pinoy unity for you. But, is it?

Cory, Ramos and Erap spent time talking about Ninoy yesterday during the mass in commemoration of the 25th death anniversary of the martyr. Though weakened by disease, Cory was in her element yesterday, lambasting the Arroyo regime for its apparent weakness in resolving current political and social issues. Ramos was in his old self, talking with Liberal Party stalwarts while Erap reportedly traded his orange suit for a barong tagalog.

It was a gathering of heavyweights, a fitting one. Even in death, Ninoy still has his charisma. He can still unite differing forces together to achieve one goal---the liberation of the Filipino from the claws of tyranny, oppression, ignorance and injustice.

More than the cosmetic photo-op, what the Filipino People expect from these leaders is concrete action against the devil enfant. I know they have been slowed by age, but their guidance is needed in this day and age. There are hundreds or even thousands of young, idealistic mass leaders wanting and waiting for them to repose whatever legacy they have to the youth.