"Yippie-ay-yay! A Ghost Rider in P.I."
A recently
published link on Twitter revealed a photo of
DILG Secretary Mar Roxas righting himself after his motorcycle had
accidentally gone down along with him. He was said to be making inspections at
the area of Taft, Samar where Typhoon Hagupit had first caused its devastating
effects on the Philippines.
Critics
who have taken note of his published image raises the issue that the said
government official was disregarding a mandate which requires all motorcycles
to don protective head wear; specifically those which are required to follow
standards set by the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS).
Detractors
presume he was not suited with a head gear so as not to hinder his facial
appearance from being noticed by the masses in the area; a place where his
presence was not really a necessity since there were already appropriate personnel
to attend to the after-effects of the typhoon’s passing. It is a suggested
hypothesis that the recognition of his presence in such ‘trouble-infested’
zones would earn him acclaim and hence assure him a chance of gaining the votes
of individuals who took note of his “concern and effort” to help.What does this
say of such government officials? That they are willing to disregard the very
same laws they have worked to enforce, for their own potential benefit?
Taking a
long look at the picture of Secretary Roxas; his wardrobe appeared rather
casual: a cap, a jacket, and a simple pair of pants. With the attention of the
masses in the said area of Samar focused on their respective concerns; perhaps
another possibility was a ‘scripted’ accident (?) If his clothes and the humble
motorbike caused his presence to be disregarded; even if his facial features
were not hidden by a helmet; perhaps the next best thing to do in order to call
the people’s attention is to feint a slight accident. Maybe even a few residents
of the area may have caught the unfortunate incident when it occurred and were
possibly surprised to take note of a political figure in their midst.(And those
who held him in disfavor would have wished the bike cartwheeled instead of
just slanting downwards; but still noticing him.)
In
addition to DILG Secretary Roxas’ issue, the specified link was also
criticizing his spouse, Korina Sanchez- renowned journalist for the ABS-CBN
network; for suggesting that Filipinos pray for the alteration of the typhoon’s
course and make it head for Japan instead. In addition, she was criticized for
donating sandals to the victims of another past storm where her husband led
relief operations; footwear which bore here name.
What is it
with this couple? They might just have a hidden agenda; some sort of
inconspicuous scheme to enhance their image; a political and media figure supporting
one another to climb the ranks of authority? In time, a comical reality might
just take place when a husband and wife may rule the archipelago as king and
queen. Goodbye to the republic and a new monarchic age begins.
Taking the entire link into consideration and reflecting
on a literal comic-movie metaphor some years back; the two mentioned
personalities may just be a fit personification of Johnny Blaze (aka The Ghost
Rider) and his newscaster sweetheart, Roxanne Simpson; applauded, reputed, and
famed.
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