History Repeats Itself

The Aquino and Roxas partnership has been forged since the Commonwealth period under the government of President Manuel L.Quezon. Both Benigno Aquino Sr. and Manuel Roxas started to craft their names through standard type of leadership and strong commitment to serve their countrymen. These two brilliant people had principle, moral, and integrity. Before this enduring partnership was formed, these two people were separated with their political beliefs and perceptions;but they were united with the ideals of serving the interests of the people. Both Aquino and Roxas were supposed to tangle in the presidential political arena but their plans were turned down when President Quezon sought for a reelection. Aquino allied with Sergio OsmeÑa while Roxas went along with Quezon. After Quezon won the election, these two people reunited again. Roxas became the House Speaker and Aquino became the Senate President. They became close friend with their association with President Aquino. Their political operations were short-lived when the Japanese soldiers invaded the Philippines. Roxas was enlisted in the rank of Filipino Soldiers along with the American soldiers. Aquino, on the other hand, worked with the Japanese government together with Laurel with the held thought that he could better serve his countrymen under the Japanese self-made government while waiting for the promised freedom from the Americans. Years later, Americans came back and Aquino was put into jail for the treason accusations hurled against him by countrymen. But Roxas, his friend, knew that what his friend did was tailored-fit for the welfare of the Filipino. When he became the president after Quezon died due to heart attack, he ordered for the released of Aquino. Aquino did not live long because his health started to deteriorate when he was in prison. Roxas died due to heart attack.
1970’S
Both Aquino and Roxas did not leave failed because they were able to leave somebody who would continue their started and left legacy. Their sons namely Senators Benigno Aquino Jr. and Gerardo Roxas were also destined to fight with each other for the Liberal’s party nomination for its standard bearer against the invincible Marcos administration should Aquino were not killed at airport’s tarmac. Both gentlemen were as popular as their father inasmuch as leadership is concerned. Definitely one of them would have become the president should Marcos did not declare martial law.
Present times
At present, another breed of Aquino and Roxas are once again put in the national limelight. Both are popular not only with their individual accomplishments but also with the names they bring. One made the decision to sacrifice his ambition for the sake of nation’s unity and to give way for the other. On the other hand, one offered to be his running mate to continue solidifying their granfathers’ extraordinary accomplishments.
History judges
Election is fast approaching and one thing for sure, these two names are without doubt to be tested by the electoral power of the people. Whatever happens after the election, history will once again be made. History will judge the new emerging crops of these productive and yielding names in the Philippines’ political landscape
BY LOUIE JAY BAN V. JARALES
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