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gangbadoy · 7 years

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Dear Nephew/Niece: If you now regard it with disdain for one reason or the other, one incident or the other, one politician or the other, that's okay. But don't ever deprive the yellow ribbon of its historical, political context. Yellow happened. The fight it stood for leading to the days and nights of February 1986 really happened. I hear and see how many have interpreted its context this way and that- associated it with him or her- some may have sullied the symbol that it was but you know, I once wore it with a shaky defiance, and pride, and a yearning my very very young ordinary indio heart knew to be risky - but necessary. Say what you want, but the yellow ribbon meant freedom. It also meant "stop stealing taxes," and "desaparecido pinsan ko dahil hindi niyo siya ma-utô at di siya nanahimik," it also meant "hindi niyo pera yan." It also meant, "sing dami ng diamonds mo ang gutòm sa Negros." It also meant "hindi kita binoto, ba't nanalo ka?" It also meant, "tig iilang terms lang ba ang Presidente ayon sa constitution?" And it also meant, "nasa'n ang Kuya ko?" And "asa'n ang Ate ko?" And "ano'ng ginawa niyo sa Tatay ko?" And "ba't may building kayo sa New York?" And "ba't may Governor ang Metro Manila at wala namang elections para dito?" It also meant, "Malakas at Maganda ... talaga?" Ang daming nasabi ng yellow ribbon noon. Lampas lampas sa sakop ng Liberal Party. Ang layo, sinasabi ko sa inyo. Ang layo. Ang lawak. Well, sige brand nila yon. Pero katiting lang yon. Baka nga hindi pa noon. Iba noon. Iba ngayon. Totoo. Pero -huwag na huwag na HUWAG kalimutan ano'ng tapang at kung ano pang mahalagang apog at matikas na ewan ang naiabot sa atin ng yellow ribbon na yan. Lalo na nung panahon na mas mainam ang tumahimik at makuntentong buhày subalit duwag. Ang matapang noon- namamatay. Ang joke dati- "ang bayani binabaril sa Luneta." Totoo. Hindi nakakatawa. Pero natatawa na lang kami habang suot ang dilaw na ribbon na may kaunting nerbyos. Hindi ako taga-LP, linawin ko lang, dahil ang daming tamad nang manuri ng binabasa ngayon. Ayoko nga yung ibang taga LP e. Pero Pilipino akong nakaka-alala lang na noong minsan ito ay simbulo ng ninakaw at inaasam-asam na demokrasya. Walang nagmamay-ari ng yellow ribbon na sinuot naming mga bata noon. Walang may ari ng yellow ribbon na tinali namin sa gate namin. Kami lang may ari no'n. Kung sino'ng nagtali no'n, kaniya yon. Gano'n. By the way: nakakapag-internet ka, nakakapag-batikos ka ng politikong hindi dinadampot o tino-torture sa labas ng campus niyo, nakakapag-alaska ka ng "bobong dilawan" (ika mo) DAHIL NOONG MINSAN--- may mga dilawang tunay na lumaban para sa ating kalayaan.🎗🇵🇭 Class dismissed. Love, Auntie Gang ---- Photo: They jump so beautifully, don't you agree. (crowd roars) My nephews & nieces busy being free. A good Feb 26 photo for any year, if u ask me.

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dubredofanfics · 7 years

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Six Years

Part 1

It alarmed him to hear the word of mouth about Leni being affected by the riff between the administration and her party, the liberal party. He saw it coming but it's just that, he doesn't want her to be caught in between as he is aware of how sensitive and fragile she was — she wasn't strong enough for such huge political involvement. What's worse now is that his own supporters spit hate against her making everything even more toxic. Hence, he can't just watch her be damaged, he knew he has to do something.

This urged him to consult his team and adviser about what to do to ease Leni's burden.

"It's inevitable." Panelo concludes. "Wala naman tayong magagawa, Digong." Andanar agrees. "The only thing we could do is to tell the supporters not to spit hate against Leni during your public speeches." Panelo suggested. "Oo, tama yan but I think it won't be enough. Mababawasan yung hate hate against her but in a very minimal amount only... very minimal that we wouldn't even notice." Yasay shares.

Digong rested his head's weight to his hand and sighed. "Kailangan man magawan ng paraan yan. She is very affected... for every speech that we say... yung mga speech ni Alan sa mga dilaw, laging nadadamay si Leni when she should not be included." He replied.

The members were silenced for a moment and looked at each other seeming to be having one thought in mind that they doubted to share. "She has to be strong, she shouldn't let herself be affected by the issues especially that she's not guilty of anything," Panelo crossed his arms. "She's innocent. Kaya nga..." He clicked his tongue. "... yang mga dilaw na yan, laking galit ko diyan because dinadamay pa nila yung si Leni, matino man siya eh mga trapo sila lahat doon!" He ranted. Andanar looked at Yasay, he raised his eyebrows signaling him to suggest what they have been thinking lately.

"Digong," Martin uttered, he looked at him problematically. Martin suddenly ran out of words, Panelo saved him. "Are you going to suggest it?" Panelo had to confirm. "Oo," Yasay answered.

"Are you still pursuing Leni?" Panelo asked Digong, it startled him a bit as the question appeared unexpectedly.

"Kase naisip namin na pwede yon to cover up this issue." Andanar supported, Digong still needed more information to comprehend with their point. "Pano naman napunta yung usapan diyan?" He asked.

"Well, Digong... You know the mindset of most of the people supporting you and spitting against Leni, the only way to make them stop is you know." Panelo refused to explain vividly as he assumed Digong understood it well. They waited for Digong's response but he was still trying his best to get their point.

"I know what?" He uttered.

"Make her your girlfriend." Panelo dropped, Yasay smiled, Andanar and the other members blushed for Digong.

It hammered Digong, he thought they were joking. "Mga ulol," he chuckled but everyone remained intact and serious about their suggestion.

"You're serious?" Digong asked. "Seryosong seryoso, Digong." Martin spoke in behalf of the members, they all looked at him for his response.

"Kapag nalaman ng mga tao na kayo ni Leni. Pangulo at vice... mas maniniwala sila na matatag yung tiwala niyo sa isa't isa, mas maniniwala sila na magiging relevant yung bawat opinion niyo, mapag-uusapan lahat kahit opposing man o hindi." Sueño explained. "Tignan mo yung sa AFP ceremony noon, halos lahat ng supporter mo ayaw kay Leni, pero nung nagkaroon ng Dubredo na love team, some felt at ease, some felt relieved, the hate against Leni from your supporters were mum for sometime. 'Di ba, Bong?" Sueño continued. "Opo, Digong. Karamihan doon sa totoo lang, hindi naman si Leni yung binoto pero gumaan yung atmosphere nung naging maganda yung una niyong pagkikita." Go confirmed, it got Digong thinking. "It's funny but it would really work. Pati mga trust issues ng supporters ni Leni, not mainly LP supporters, but just Leni's supporters, pwede mong ma-gain. It's a win win situation," Panelo contributed.

"It would really strengthen the administration." Aguirre joined in upon considering their suggestion that he just heard. "Pati yung ties niyo ni Leni." Yasay added. "That is actually good," Abella uttered upon evaluating the suggestion, "Di ba?" Andanar asked.

"Kase... you can work better together, complaints and bad feedbacks from your opposing supporters would probably stop, maganda yon because less toxic in the administration's mind. Then yung doubts ng mga tao mababawasan rin. It's all good," Abella continued.

Digong couldn't believe they are all agreeing into such implausible suggestion.

"Eh, I get the point but I think... imposible man magawa yan." He expressed his faith in their suggestion. "Ha? Bakit impossible?" Panelo asked. Digong chuckled, "You're suggesting that Leni would be with me for the next six years by pretend? I don't think she would even consider that, desente man yang si Leni, di yan siya magpayag sa mga ganyan." He explained.

Yasay smiled at Andanar, "Mga buang kayo," he joked. "You all know how much I am fascinated by Robredo pero di man ako, ever, nagexpect from her because the thought of her considering is... I think... very much like a fantasy... parang story yan, fairy tale. It's very unlikely to happen. I know it." He continued. "What more to this suggestion?" He followed.

"You think she wouldn't consider this suggestion?" Panelo asked. "No," Digong was so sure. "Sige na, Bong." Andanar ordered him. Digong felt curious as he watched Bong leave the room, he looked at everyone for hints.

After a while, Bong came back to the office with Leni, it shook Digong — largely. They shook hands with her and greeted her warmly.

"Leni." He uttered in surprise before they shook hands. "Sir," she smiled brightly at him. "Pupunta ka pala? Di naman ako nasabihan," he replied. "Ah," she chuckled and looked at Martin who initiated the invitation.

"We're still here," Panelo interjects causing a laughter. Digong pulled a seat for Leni and made her sit beside him.

"Ayun, Digong, nakausap na namin si Leni tungkol dito through a close door talk. Kaya kung okay sainyo..." He uttered hanging.

"Okay naman saakin," Leni nodded and looked at Digong hoping he would agree as well. "Okay sa'yo?" Digong found it hard to believe. "Mmm, I don't think naman na may bad effect ito satin. Nasabi na naman nila yung details nung plano saakin." She explained.

"Lalabas muna kami sa baba, we'll give you some privacy to discuss. Sa baba lang kami if ever napag-usapan niyo na." Yasay informed them before they left the two behind.

"So you're really okay with that?" Digong asked. "Yes, sir. May point naman yung plano nila and what is the harm. Nasabi ko narin naman kila Jill, sa mga anak ko, pinaliwanag ko na sakanila and okay naman sakanila." She elaborated. "Pero Leni, this is for six years? Okay lang sa'yo yon?" He still assumed she would change her mind.

"Opo, sir. Six years nga. Wala naman pong masamang subukan 'di ba? Saka sabi naman nila Martin na kung hindi man magwork out ito as expected, pwede namang itigil." She answered. "Six years lang naman, sir." She lowkey persuaded him as she, herself, is getting tired of the bashes and hates being thrown at them.

Digong sighed, "Eh..." he uttered and looked at her. "Kung okay sa'yo, okay man rin sakin." He replied causing a bright smile to grow on her lips.

"Pero Leni, be sure about this. Sigurado kang okay sa'yo because I don't want you to feel obliged." He stated. "Okay lang talaga, sir. Saka hindi naman kayo iba saakin para mahirapan ako dito." She replied making him internally blush.

After they both agreed, they called up the members to discuss to th their agreement and to hear their plans and further suggestions.

"We have to make it look real and appear natural, yung hindi mukang scripted, hindi planado." Panelo suggests. "Oo, kaya naisip namin na we could start the issue by putting the two of you on a... private ocular visit, yun bang hindi overly publicized. Tapos ang purpose is to check on the people na nasa laylayan nga pero we'll allow the media to be able to take candids of the two of you. Okay na siguro yung naka-angkla yung kamay ni Leni kay Digong. Basta yung mga soft acts ng mga nagkarelasyon and we'll make it appear na the two of you are comfortable acting like that because akala niyo walang media na nakakakuha ng candids." Martin explained.

"Then, Digong. Pwede ka nagreact about the candids on one of your speeches after it gets publicized by the clueless media." Martin followed.

"Murahin mo sila, Digong." Bong joked. "Uy! Di pwede." Leni chuckled.

"Ayun, Digong, can say something like it's private and it's invasion of his privacy ganyan... tapos he could tell the media na magfocus sa presidency niya ganon. Irereverse psychology natin sila." Martin continued.

"Papano naman kung ako yung nainterview?" Leni asked. "Just keep it low, Leni. Hindi ka aamin, you'll not deny as well." Panelo answered. "Oo, stay reserved. Siguro ang mga sagot mo ay something like ayoko pong magsalita tungkol diyan pero sobrang maayos yung relasyon namin ng pangulo. Mga ganon." Martin supported.

"Ah..." Leni uttered. "Okay lang sa'yo, mam?" Digong asked. "Ho— opo naman, sir. Okay na okay. Sainyo ba?" She asked back, he didn't expect her to doubt that he's okay about it. "Of course, okay man sakin mam. Kung ikaw rin naman ang magiging girlfriend ko, what is the reason to complain?" He joked.

"Ayan ganyan!" Marting interjects causing a laughter. "Natural lang pero medyo sweetan natin ng konti. Basta ang point is to appear intriguing and sweet without making them notice na intentional yung pagppakita niyo ng sweetness sa isa't isa. After that, we'll observe the impact to the people." He followed.

"Kami na bahala doon sa pagchecheck. Go lang kayo." Laviña assured.

After a while the meeting ended, they all agreed on the plan and plotted it out smoothly.

Digong walked Leni up until the lobby of the palace like what he used to do as she waited for her van.

"Sabihin ko kila Sara yung tungkol dito, if not tonight, tomorrow. But I won't tell them about the plan. Paalam ko lang sakanila that I am serious about you to earn their blessing. I hope you can come on a dinner with us kapag nasabi ko na." He shares, Leni felt a bit overwhelmed to be introduced to his family.

"Osige po, sir. Basta kayo." She smiled at him. Her van finally arrived.

"Sige po, sir. Mauna na ako." She stated. "Yes, ma'am." He replied, Leni leaned towards him and pressed her cheek on his cheek (beso beso). It slightly surprised him, "Good night, sir." She smiled. "Good night, mam. Ingat." He replied as he watched her ride her van until the door closed.

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