Point #2: PREPARING FOR BATTLE

After seeing what to expect, then, we can prepare.

This is the key to whatever we want to achieve in life. We prepare for the best things to come. And more is needed in preparation for the worst things to come.

Like athletes, they take so much time and effort preparing themselves for the big “storm” on their competition. They train so much to keep to enhance their agility, strength and knowledge about their opponent. And they also take time to train themselves on how to endure the long excruciating fights. No wonder, the boxers who spend more time on these things, are the same boxers who most likely to win the fight. Because part of winning the game is expecting to counter the downhills of the game.

As leaders, we need to learn how to prepare our “athletes” before they go into the fight.

Point #3: DELEGATION

Lastly, I like to point out the essence of delegation.

I think, this is a key ingredient in every success of any system… and especially in countering the “worst”.

I don’t know if the people in the national government are too selfish to take “ownership” of the responsibilities or is it our system of government that makes it so centralized to the national government (it’s like asking which comes first, the chicken or the egg).

Anyway, regardless of which come first (for those who don’t know), I believe, many of our leaders should value delegation, teamwork and interdependence.

#1: Our government should encourage and support having small groups in each city / town (especially baranggay) as an emergency team. This team should be properly trained and have facilities (adequate, if not complete).

These sub-groups will act as the first response team of the community. They will act as a group to remind people of disaster preparedness, and also the immediate people to call to in the time of actual rescue.

If these sub-groups are not sufficient enough, then nearby sub-groups (not affected) can help. handle the rescue operation, then, and only then, the national level of aiding can give help.

#2: Even Clark Kent or Superman can’t save everybody in an instance. In essence, we don’t have any real-life heroes with superhuman capabilities. And this is why delegation is needed. If our leaders are secure enough and mature enough not to take the “credit” of being the “heroes” at the of disaster, then, I’m sure they will decentralized all the responsibilities to sub-groups.

I don’t know if it’s our society, time or culture that promotes more for the “MAN OF THE HOUR” thing concept.

That as individuals, we try to carry all the load in our shoulders so later on, we can take credit for everything we have endured for.

In reality, we can only do so much independently, more things can be done if we work together, simultaneously.

Even history shows that all successful organizations (eg. business, nation) showed teamwork, interdependence and true leadership.

And true leadership is ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO BE LEADERS themselves.

If our leaders would only look into the things I earlier mentioned, we can immediately reap the following benefits:

Aid can be given the soonest possible time
Survivors can “recover” faster
Victims will be lessen

Also:

This promotes being active and responsible citizens of the community
People will have more trust in their government (both the people and the system)
Our national government can focus more on bigger issues

These are the concerns I appeal (and I believe, majority of Filipinos) to the leaders regarding this matter. If not taken immediately, I’m afraid for the more properties and lives that might get affected (if not lost) by inaction. It’s not too late to take the necessary steps.

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