I’ve been seeing the video link of the MMDA officer over at
FB for a couple of days already. It is
not my habit to open links and watch posted videos on FB unless I am directly
tagged. While here in Bulan, I always
check news online because I don’t watch tv often here. This morning I saw a news bit about the MMDA
officer and that a case has already been filled. I decided to check out the story and googled
videos to find out what the news is all about.
I ended up crying. I
am so mad at the Carabuenas and my heart is bleeding for Mang Saturnino. Often times when stuck in traffic I would see
MMDA officers sweating and trying to brave the heat of the sun or coldness of
the rain. I would often wonder, “Magkano
kaya sweldo ng mga yan? I’m sure di pa kasya
pampaospital pag nagkasakit.” I always hear stories of how there are abusive
traffic enforces trying to get money from the traffic violators but in my years
of driving, I have nothing but good experiences with them.
I admit I’m not a perfect driver, I have committed traffic
violations not because I have malicious intentions of committing them but often
times because I didn’t know or I was left with no other choice but commit
it. Yes it was my “ignorance” that made
me an offender and I’m not making any excuses.
I would often tell the enforcer “Manong gusto ko sanang
aregluhin to kaya lang po baka mas magalit kayo sa akin.” That’s how I always make the segue for the “areglo”. I don’t want to end up with more violations
by bribing an officer. I would always
end up going away without a ticket, without giving any money and at times being
escorted by the MMDA while I go on my way from the scene. Yes, I leave with just a “pabaong lecture”
from Mamang MMDA. I know I’m lucky, must
be because I was RESPECTFUL, something that the Carabuena A-hole lacks.
In the recent Habagat floodings, I prayed for the unnamed
heroes. People we see on photos and tv
helping others. Individuals who went out
of their ways, endangering their own lives just to help children, the old and the
handicapped. Same with the police force,
traffic force, people who try their best to keep us, the masses whom they don’t
personally know, safe. In each day of
their lives they put themselves at risk to do their jobs. Yes it’s a living, they may have no choice but
do it but still it means a lot to us.
People need rules or else chaos will follow.
There maybe some individuals from the force who taints their
uniform and the reputation of the entire organization, but let us not forget
that there are more who perform their job with pride and honor. God bless all the unnamed heroes. God bless Mang Saturnino. God bless the Carabuena’s as well. We have a just and mighty Lord God, He knows
what we all deserve.
It’s almost the weekend friends, enjoy the rest of the week
and enjoy the long weekend. Coding might
be lifted but please be responsible while on the road.
