Our Family - PINK Fighting!

 They say the greatest gift parents can give to their children is to be good examples. 

Our 1st Pink rally for Leni-Kiko at Quezon City Memorial Circle

Since they were young, Andy and I have always shared our social and political views with our children.  During meals, we talk about society and politics, and occasionally would ask our kids for their views, too.  But being naturally quiet, Geof and Julia most of the time simply listened.

I get to know about their political views on issues when they ask me to edit their essays for school.  When I read their compositions, I truly marvel not just at the writing skills of both these kids, but also at the firmness of their beliefs and convictions. 

 We bring them with us in rallies – mostly EDSA anniversary celebrations and (Presidential) campaign rallies. From the time they were small until today, when they are already young adults.  

We took part in a Holy Mass  at ADMU House of Jesu for the Sumilao Farmers

This 2022 election season, Andy and I were very much involved in the campaign, supporting Leni, Kiko, and the Team Robredo-Pangilinan (TROPA).  So when Leni and Kiko had their mass mobilization at the Quezon Memorial Circle last February, the mass for the Sumilao Farmer in Ateneo de Manila University chapel, and the Meeting de Avance (MdA) in Makati in May, we went together as family.  Since both kids are now grown up, we checked first with them if they are joining us because they feel compelled because we are their parents (Julia even had to skip her class party to join us in the MdA); but they assured us that they are doing it because they also want to join, and believe in what the mobilizations stand for.  That made my heart skipped a bit.

We stayed overnight at a nearby hotel so that we can be part of the miting-de-avance for TROPA!

Perhaps this is what the elders always remind us of when we were young – that the greatest gift our children can give us is to become good and responsible human beings. We are indeed proud parents for having children who understands the value of fighting for what is right, noble, and true.