Answered prayer

I wrote that we needed a miracle. I didn't sound too hopeful that a miracle would happen. But it did.

- BOO CHANCO

Last Monday, The pre-election surveys showed how miserable our situation was. Most of those deemed likely to be elected — traditional politicians or showbiz discards — have failed us before or have no experience or track record in public service. The election was lost before it was held.

But miracles do happen. People prayed and did something about their prayers. Many of us made strategies on how to vote. I decided to vote for only three senatorial candidates: Bam Aquino, Kiko Pangilinan and Heidi Mendoza. I was thinking that voting for anyone else might cause Bam, Kiko, and Heidi trouble if the race got tight for the last slots.

Not sure if what I did helped, but I was pleasantly surprised that Bam and Kiko did very well — in fact, they were among the top five. Bam is even number one in the Lingayen-to-Lucena corridor, including the NCR.

The other good news is that Bong Revilla, Willie Revillame, Ipe Salvador and Manny Pacquiao didn't make it. The surveys said they would, and that added to our feeling of hopelessness. The discards of showbiz should do a Dolphy and stay out of politics. Pacquiao should now retire to Sarangani.

I believe in scientific surveys, but never was I so glad that they were wrong this time. Or maybe it was a blessing in disguise that the surveys made us very afraid for Bam, Kiko and Heidi. So, we worked and prayed harder.