A Dollar Moral Crusade
Against Poverty and
Graft and Corruption in the Philippines
Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS*
Chairman, Filipino United Network (USA)How would you like to launch a historical fight against poverty and graft and corruption in the Philippines and bring good governance and morality in our government --- all for just a dollar?
You and I have always abhorred the pervasive corruption among our government officials in the Philippines and deplored the sad state of our country, where more than 30% of our people wallow in massive poverty. So, would you be willing to walk the talk and invest a dollar --- yes, one single US dollar, and, more importantly, your support and commitment --- in the fight against poverty and graft and corruption in the Philippines?
Our inspirations in this battle for national transformation are a man of God, the Reverend Father “Among Ed” Panlilio, the newly elected “Miracle” Governor of Pampanga, a man of dignity and integrity, and Tony Meloto, a champion of the Filipino spirit and the poor, the dynamo and power behind Gawad Kalinga.
What happened in that province is amazingly unbelievable. A humble priest, without political experience, without a bank account, without a political machinery, beating two “unbeatable” seasoned, well-funded, and powerful political giants. “Impossible,” said the political gurus when “Among Ed” first started his crusade. But the Greater Power above obviously had a grander plan for “Among Ed,” and proved the pundits wrong. Suddenly, there was hope for the Philippines.
Armed with his unblemished character, moral ascendancy, love of country, and a strong commitment to honesty and transparency in government, “Among Ed” handily won the election, in spite of widespread vote-buying and rampant cheating. It was evident that a visionary leader with integrity can truly inspire and bring out the best in the Filipino.
Unfortunately, an honest man makes some people uncomfortable, so there is now a move to eliminate “Among Ed, or oust him thru a Recall, Recount, or, as rumored (hopefully not true), by “Requiem.”
Governor Panlilio has adopted Gawad Kalinga as the pillar of his vision for Pampanga and the nation. His crusade is gaining speed and momentum, and like the honorable Tony Meloto himself, and his GK, Among Ed and his mission for good governance will soon be unstoppable. Filipinos around the world are rejoicing and rallying behind him. And we want you to be a part of this historical transformation.
Come and fly high with this historic Dollar Moral Crusade. Our country and our neglected poor need heroes like you in our battle for morality in government, for justice and dignity for our people. This is, indeed, a revolution. Not a revolution of arms where blood will be shed, but a revolution of ideals and of principle, where dreams and vision, sweat and tears shall bathe the nation clean.
A tall order? No. An impossible task? No, not with the Divine Providence and with YOU and people power! With these three ingredients, nothing is impossible.
All this moral crusade needs is your personal commitment and moral support, an investment for the future of the Philippines. Let’s not miss this opportunity. Let’s use our power to help change our country for the better and lift our suffering fellowmen and their children out of the gutter of poverty, helplessness, hopelessness, and indignity.
The Filipino United Network Drive (FUND) for HOPE is a commitment of overseas Filipinos to rally behind the crusade against poverty and graft and corruption in the Philippines. We invite you to be a patriot and join us in this historical revolution.
Please make your donation payable to: FUND FOR HOPE, c/o Dr. Ale Ragaza, M.D., Multicare Medical Center, 232 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460, USA. The Filipino United Network is a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Foundation in the United States.
For your convenience, whichever country you are in, including those in the Philippines, you may also donate thru PayPal with your credit card, a globally accepted, encrypted, and very secure online mode of payment managed by eBay. (Please visit www.filipinoUNITEDnetwork.com and click on the orange DONATE button. For transparency, all donors will be published on this website, unless the donor requests for anonymity. No amount is too small or too large for this vital revolution. We are all together in this moral crusade.
More than the dollar or peso, your commitment and support are what we need. Kindly include your full name and email address for our Historical Archive. Be a patriot. This will be the best dollar/peso investment you'll ever make, and help in this revolutionary nation-building crusade.
Each token dollar or peso "invested" symbolizes one Filipino patriot who is coming to the aid of our country, and is committed to support this moral crusade for a better Philippines.
The time is ripe for this moral crusade and national cleansing. Join this revolution, help our country and our people, and leave a proud and lasting legacy for our children and the future generations to cherish with honor and dignity.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS LETTER TO ALL YOUR EMAIL CONTACTS AND REQUEST YOUR FRIENDS TO DO THE SAME. NOTHING BAD WILL HAPPEN IF YOU DO NOT FORWARD THIS APPEAL, BUT SOMETHING GOOD DEFINITELY WILL, IF YOU DO. THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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*Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus in Northwest Indiana, USA, trained at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, is Chairman of Filipino United Network (FUN-USA), Vice Chairman of Filipino American Leadership Council (www.FALCONadvocacy.com) and Vice President for Far East of Cardiovascular Hospitals of America (www.cvhospitals.com), Wichita, Kansas. He is a columnist for five newspapers and one magazine in the United States and five newspapers and one magazine in the Philippines. Google him for more information. His email address is scalpelpen@gmail.com
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