There was the so-called "OPM" clamor - campaign, movement, crusade -
recently and openly shouted and launched at a well-known public place in the
heart of Manila. The promoters were not that famous nor acknowledged
personalities. The speakers were admittedly neither well-identified public
figures nor famous orators. The crowd was relatively small. The event
was not much publicized. Neither did it receive much public attention
thereafter. And for all intents and purposes, it can be even said that the
occasion came and went – with no difference made, much less any impact felt.
This is not to say that the initials OPM is not commonly understood and much
appreciated in the Country as a whole – as it stands for “Original Pilipino
Music” and thus commands admiration from Filipino music lovers. The initials
stand for the achievement of Filipino musicians specifically in terms of new
songs dutifully composed and delightfully sung often to these days. OPM
definitely constitutes a legitimate pride of the Filipino people.
But the herein relevant “OPM” ominously means something
else. The cry might not make any difference at all in the Country as a whole.
The shout might not be listened to at all by good number of Filipinos. However, the fact is that it’s not a secret that there are not only individuals but also private organizations that look at the event as something. However, there are still
those who even find the call both amusing and entertaining. In other words, the
some kind of a movement courageously came out in the open – and thereafter
seems to have vanished into thin air.
“OUST PINOY MOVEMENT” – this is the OPM thus desired,
shouted and promoted. The move could be futile. The initiative might be
inutile. But: It has been expressed. It is set in motion. Again: The option could
be quixotic. The proposal might be but a dream. But: It has been actualized. It
is on-going. Translation: Bad sign for the administration. Bad news for those
favored and protected by the same.
The OPM premises its cry – not simply in the perceived incompetence
of the national leadership plus its alleged dictatorial tendencies – but on constitutional basis. Among others: Illegal Coalition/Secret Agreement with the Left. Illegal disregard of a TRO issued by the SC. Illegal use of pork barrel for Impeachment purposes. Illegally permitting US forces to have a virtual Philippine military base. Illegally issuing EO changing the composition of ARMN. Illegally ignoring the rights of the unborn child. Ergo: Pnoy is guilty of culpable violation of the Constitution and Acts of Treason.
Right or wrong, true or false – OPM is one bad news!
