Perhaps we are in that moment in the story when the character begins to feel the weight of his choices—the start of his downfall, yes, but also the stirring of his conscience. The point where he decides to right what is wrong—to choose what is right, and to hold on to what remains of his honor.
And I hope that for us, as a people, this is that moment too. A turning point. The beginning not of our demise, but of our journey back to truth, to dignity, and to our shared humanity.
And I still believe there are people and leaders out there who have not given up—those who continue to hold on to their integrity, their values, their honor. There are still a few who quietly and steadfastly choose what is right. Their example reminds us that courage and discipline are still possible, even in difficult times.
Because if we choose to see, to speak, and to act—then hope will no longer be in doubt. It will be our future.
And when that time comes—when my children, when our young people, are old enough to ask, “Anung nangyari sa mundo noon, Dad? What did we do?”—I pray we will have answers. Not excuses, but real answers. That we chose what was right. That we did what was needed. That we gave them a future worthy of their courage.
(Photo source: Facebook – Dingdong Dantes)
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