Irony Floating In Water

The billboards and pronouncements that were geared to be seen by the public ... constructed in the most visible and choice location in town, fell prey to the typhoon's wrath as Crising wreaked havoc and demolished everything ... even deflating the pride and ego of conceited politicians who were quick to take credit for projects now floating in murky flooded waters.

The statement "this is where your taxes go,(I can almost see the town mayor with fingers clenched as if he wants to silence the public, for complaining too much). Blame the impeachment for this, as it became an end product of what seems to be a witch hunt after the VP allegedly misused the confidential funds. 

And wait ... there's another statement that reads: "This is for the construction of a flood control wall along the banks of the creeks." Really!

Looking at the picture again ... obviously, the high-grade and jaw-dropping project failed ... as we see its remains ... and the pride and self-respect of the exultant politicians dripping wet, languishing, and floating in turbid waters.

Flood becoming a regular problem" highlighted a paradoxical situation where flood control efforts, intended to mitigate flooding, ironically result in more frequent and severe flooding.

Just to be clear ... we are not blaming the politicians per se. Who can stop Mother Nature, anyway, if it rains and Metro Manila is flooded? We appreciate the build ... build ... build lunacy ... and we are for building infrastructures, and the construction of roads and bridges. 

However, the booming growth and expansion looked more like a curse ... the cause of death, destruction, and woes to some Filipinos. They have been more of a bane than a boon to some Pinoys.

Filipinos are such a pliant and resilient bunch ... but how far can they gnash their teeth ... and forgive and forget the snail-paced speed and progress of these projects, resulting in the unwelcome visits of flood come rainy season.