The year that was...

Since it is a new year, it is always a tradition on my part to prepare a list of some significant events that happened the year before in my life or to the world:

1. The Maguindanao Massacre. True enough, this is the worst news story of the year and probably the biggest to wrap up the year. It is significant not only because I'm from mindanao but how this event shocked my moral conscience and the whole Philippines. Let's all pray that justice will be served and never again this awful, inhumane and worst killings will happen.



2. The Ondoy Deluge. Again, another sad event highlighted the year 2009 with the catastrophic effect left by Bagyong Ondoy in Manila. This was the worst flooding I've ever seen which left many filipinos dead, missing and displaced. Let's hope that we have learned something from it and make necessary solutions to prevent it from happening again.



3. Pres. Cory Aquino's Death. She took back democracy from a dictator, thus, making her one of the significant personalities in Philippine history. She put the Family Code as a law and taught us how to value our freedom. She is well-loved by the people as evidenced by thousands of filipinos who went to her burial.


4. Manny Pacquiao. Well, last year, I also wrote about this guy who just defeated the bigger and heftier Dela Hoya. Again, he made us proud by keeping on winning against other boxers. As I said before, he is the only reason I watch boxing.




Guess, that's all I can think of significant events that transpired during the year 2009. If you have anything more in mind, just leave me a comment. Thanks!

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