Prioritize what helps, not what divides

CTALK

- CITO BELTRAN

The front pages of the past few days have been peppered with articles about the "agadagad" impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Unbeknownst to many, the silent, apolitical majority have slowly but surely been getting turned off by the "rabid" desire to politically "lynch" the Vice President. The people are simply tired and frustrated that their needs come last.

Unfortunately, this preoccupation with politics, vendettas and ideology has distracted many individuals, leaders and professionals from using their God-given talents and resources to address the plight and blight being experienced by Filipinos.

In the pursuit of prosecuting one person, millions of individuals have lost sight of their capacity for compassion and to make a real difference in their community as well as to those in need.

Remember what Christ said: "Every Kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand" (Matthew 12:25).

Since losing the midterm elections, President Bongbong Marcos has made efforts to recognize the mistakes and correct them. The problem is, the rest of the team, leaders in society and public personalities are not on board.

They continue to be myopic and "lock on target" on politics while Filipino problems dangerously rise to the surface via social media and word of mouth. I have tried to bring attention to our deplorable state of public and private health services.

Hospitalization is so expensive, medicine unaffordable and legislated discounts for seniors and PWD made by complicated requiring prescriptions, booklets and the ID. Lack one and you don't get the discount.