The human and environmental disaster that struck Northern Luzon poses a great socio-political risk for the country. Surely, with a depressed national economy, the natural calamity that struck this region will further weaken the economic progress of this country. Agriculture, which is the main lifeblood of this region, has been devastated. Without the necessary funds from the national coffers, it would be extremely hard for the peoples affected by these typhoons to again, rise from these calamity.
The calamity area is very wide, agony and suffering widespread. Traditionally, this is a most volatile region. This used to be the breeding ground of major dissent and if the national government mishandles the situation here, two things will generally happen: first the defeat of the administration party come 2013 and second, widespread dissatisfaction which will reflect hard on the trust and approval ratings of this administration.
The state of calamity that this region or part of the country suffered is no laughing matter. Inspite of the continuous assistance by national and local government units, thousands are still needing help. The value of the destruction could run by the billions and the effects of such destruction would also be longer-lasting.
President Aquino should heed advices being given by several well-meaning friends--it is now time for the government to download developmental funds and develop structures that were destroyed by these calamities.
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