I’ve been writing sports and pro-wrestling articles lately and I have this fondness with the word “Legacy” as it relates to a faction lead by my favorite wrestler, Randy Orton.  (Damn, the mere mention of his name makes me sin. LOL)

                Okay, enough about that.  That’s not the ‘legacy’ I want to talk about here right now.  I’m talking about the legacy of two families whose past and destinies seems to be intertwined in the sole purpose of leading the nation to the height of its glory and uphold our freedom.

                These families are the Aquinos and Roxases.  It is amazing that now when our democracy is somewhat assaulted, two leaders from these families rises to the occasion.

                This last couple of week, I was so impressed by the actions of Senator Mar Roxas, that I could not help but shed a tear.   To sacrifice one’s own dream, for the hopes of the many may be a simple enough gesture on the outside.  But one could never fathom how hard it is to do, and yet he did it with a smile, and open heart and an open mind.

                This September 9, 2009, marked another would be highlight in Philippine history.  This marked the day when Benigno Aquino III, the only son of Benigno Aquino Jr. and Corazon Aquino, both beloved political personalities, has taken unto himself the ‘Gordian Task’ of leading the nation –if so blessed. 

He had been reluctant to delve into it—as the private person that he is --perhaps knowing the scrutiny that lies ahead from the eyes of the preying opponents.  But the people put their hopes on him, and he did not disappoint.

It is a difficult task, especially when they are opposing the reigning powers.  But, I have high hopes that if these two men, whose family’s legacy is deeply rooted in their desire to serve the nation and its people, works hand in hand to attain their purpose, there’s nothing that cannot be accomplished and we can say once again how glorious our country is.

I have no doubt their forbearers would be so proud of these two for what they have already done and what they can still do, if we let them.  And I’m sure so will we.