Dear my future child,

Today is May 13, 2019 which means it is election day, particularly for a new set of senators, local government leaders, and a partylist. Given that election usually falls on May, it falls on one of the hottest days of summer, and summer in The Philippines is often unbearable. But no matter how hot and sticky it may feel to go out, fall in line for hours, and be crammed into tiny 'precincts', do not lose the will to do your civic duty.

Yes, it's not just a right, but it is both a privilege and a duty to vote for the future leaders of our nation. This freedom to choose you are enjoying is the result of our brave countrymen's sacrifices, so you better do something wise about it, hence to vote for the right people who will champion what will be beneficial for the whole nation. Vote for those who value honesty, hardwork, and compassion, do not be lured by those who give out promises that are just too good to be true, most often than not those tend to be just empty promises. Vote for someone who uses their voice for people in our society who don't have voiced 

Should the future, the present you are living, isn't as good as what we are fighting for right now, please don't be apathetic and think that nothing good will ever happen. Do not lose hope. Goodness will always prevail, but it still needs work, grit, perserverance, courage, and hope for it to happen. So please, my dear, go and vote. Your vote matters, I'll just be here to guide you.

I love you.

Sincerely,

Your mom circa 2019.