EVIL WILL TRIUMPH WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING…

A couple of months ago, when I decided to file my certificate of candidacy for Governor of North Cotabato, I posted an article which in essence said that “Evil will triumph when good men do nothing…”

It was actually already agreed, as arranged by Sec. Jesse Robredo before he died in the plane crash, that I would run unopposed for Congress in the newly-created 3rd District and the incumbent Governor would also run unopposed.

But as fate would have it the deal did not push trhrough when the other group decided to field a candidate against me at the last minute, prompting me to text President Noynoy Aquino that I cannot allow myself to be ensnared in a political trap.

The other group’s decision to violate the agreement laid down by the late Sec. Robredo proved to be providential because now I have come to realize the sentiments of the people.

Majority of the people of North Cotabato would have condemned me for agreeing to a political compromise without taking into consideration their situation and their desire to bring back a governance that cares for the ordinary people and values human dignity.

With very limited resources, I now have to rely on the help of friends to set up a machinery in preparation for a tough political battle against a moneyed opponent.

In spite of the financial hardships being faced by my group, I am overjoyed by the fact that the people themselves are the ones helping me establish the political infrastructure and have given me all the support I need to run a campaign.

Last month, when I openly said we were looking for a home base in Midsayap town, the biggest town in the North Cotabato, somebody immediately volunteered a house complete with beds, cooking stoves and airconditioner.

So, before I left for Bangkok for Ryan Rey Ponteras’ fight, I and several friends bfought all the needed utensils and kitchen wares for the Midsayap headquarters.

It was fun shopping at the DM City Store in Midsayap where the salesgirls were all smiles as they helped me pick the things needed in the house which will serve as our headquarters.

With all the support I am getting right now, I have come to realize that there is a great number of good men and women in North Cotabato who are willing to help to make sure that evil will not triumph.

(Photo caption: The very friendly sales force of DM City in Midsayap help me carry the kitchen wares bought for our new home in Midsayap.)