Kasabay ng mangilan-ngilang issue na lumutang sa kalagitnaan ng pagho-host ng bansa sa Southeast Asian Games o SEA Games ay ang mga pagtuligsa ng netizen dito kung saan karamihan pa ay mismong mga Pilipino.
Dahil sa kabi-kabilang kritisismo na kinakaharap ng SEA Games organizers, naghayag ang isang writer ng kanyang opinyon ukol dito.
Ayon sa manunulat na may ari ng Facebook page na Jan Writer, excited sya sa pagho-host ng bansa sa grandiyosong event kung kaya naman sa kabila ng mga kontrobersya, nananatiling positibo at looking forward pa din umano ang nasabing writer sa opening ceremony nito.
Paliwanag pa nya, dismayado man sya sa mga pagkukulang o mga naging mali sa unang bahagi ng pamamalakad ng bansa sa SEA Games, mas nanaig raw sa kanya ang kanyang 'values' na nagtutulak sa kanyang suportahan, imbes na ipahiya, ang kanyang sariling bansa.
"Because I have been raised by my parents and community to be patriotic, socially aware, and empathetic. And these collectivist values tell me it is not good for my self-esteem and the esteem of my nation to embarass a member of my group in front of visitors. That's just poor taste. You don't see the well-mannered Japanese—the socialist of all socialists—do it." saad nya.
Narito ang kanyang limang dahilan at ang interesanteng paliwanag ukol dito:
DALAWANG LUMPIA
Two points regarding the issues surrounding the 2019 SEA Games. This will be my last post about them before I focus on the actual games from here on out:
First, as a sports fan, I was excited for the country to host the SEA Games. I still am. In fact, I'm planning to watch some of the games live to support our athletes, and I'm still looking forward to the opening ceremony.
Do I feel disappointed with the early inefficiencies and criticisms which have marred our hosting before they even officially started? I sure am.
Then why not speak up, you say?
1. Because I have been raised by my parents and community to be patriotic, socially aware, and empathetic. And these collectivist values tell me it is not good for my self-esteem and the esteem of my nation to embarass a member of my group in front of visitors. That's just poor taste. You don't see the well-mannered Japanese—the socialist of all socialists—do it.
Doesn’t mean I tolerate corruption. Hindi lang ako ‘yung tipo ng tao na nagngangalngal sa harapan ng mga bisita at ipapahiya ang pamilya ko dahil lang kulang ‘yung nilutong lumpia ni Kuya. Gagawin ko ‘yan sa loob ng kwarto at kapag wala nang bisita.
2. Because you guys are doing well enough in that department. Ayoko nang dumagdag. And as the contrarian that I am, I choose to be the yin to the yang.
3. I am well-aware that some of the criticisms are mere pedantry and come from a place of hate rather than actual patriotism. I refuse to be a pawn to these people who are just dying to see our country fail.
4. These Games are so much bigger than my political beliefs. They are primarily about our athletes who trained hard to do us proud and those competent people behind them, including the volunteers and construction workers (not the ones to whom the criticisms are due), who toiled and labored to ensure that everything works as seamlessly as possible.
Unfortunately, dahil sa manufactured sensationalism ng media para lang sa iilang clicks or para i-advance ang sarili nilang agenda, nawala ang limelight sa mga atleta.
It’s one thing to report, it’s another thing to sensationalize. It’s one thing to criticize, it’s another thing to nitpick.
5. While I am one with those who demanded a fair trial for that teacher who Tulfo shamed and pressured to quit her job on his show, I find it rich and hypocritical of the same people to refuse to extend the same thing to the SEA Games organizers.
Here's the harsh truth: YOU ARE PART OF THE TRIAL-BY-PUBLICITY, SWIFT JUSTICE CULTURE YOU HATE. So the next time you complain about it, better have a good look at the mirror and make sure you're not part of the system that maintains it.
Second, those who think they are earning political points by embarassing the country in the international stage, you are forgetting two important aspects of Filipino culture: (1) hiya; and (2) amor propio. You cannot bring Filipinos over to your side by shaming them in front of visitors. Worse, they will take it against you.
The government shouldn't be worried. The Filipinos are aware who the enemies are.
I remain jubilant and stoked about the Philippines hosting the Games, but not without a silent yet sharp side eye to the organizers saying, “Umayos na kayo. Magtutuos tayo mamaya.”
Over and out.
Source: JAN Writer
