Let Justice Be Served

Just this morning, I have heard that a student was raped and murdered. I was really shocked.

For six years that I have been staying here in the University of the Philippines Los Banos, it is my first time to hear about that kind of incident. The last one happened few years ago when I was not still a college student. Then I learned the student is graduating, she lived near our house, and she was abducted just within our village. It was really sad that such thing happened, and at the same time it also serves as a caution. I used to walk alone in a dark shortcut road near our house, and sometimes I even go to the convenience store even late at night. So after hearing what happened, I realize it is not safe anymore.

I do not know what those suspects had in mind but I just hope and pray that nothing like that will ever happen again, especially in our university. It can not be prevented that we have to stay late in other friends' house for a group study. Before, there was a patrol car roaming around the village at night and at early dawn but I do not see them anymore right now.

I believe that there are still good persons in this world. I hope those type of people who have such motives will wake up and turn away from evil actions. God wants us to do good, to love one another. Let us spread peace, love, and hope. May she rest in peace and may justice be served. May the Lord God bless her family.

Let us all be careful, especially the ladies. And even the men and guys, who are sometimes victims of robbery. Let us take care of ourselves, and remember to change your routine of going home. God bless us all.

I hope so...

My feet were just too tired and the heat of the sun annoyed me. I woke up early this morning for the hope that I could get the subject I needed. Though there are still no results, my hopes are high and I am being optimistic about it. In other universities, students do not experience this dilemma and they do not have to worry about their subjects. But here, things can not go that smoothly. I went home for the vacation and I was not able to get an earlier flight. Because of that, I lack one subject now and I am facing this problem. That is one of the many differences between UP and other schools, we experience the torture and difficulties that others do not. I just pray I can manage to get a slot... There are still more days to wait so I have to have faith! Everything will be alright.