Gilda Fernando’s article proven true after 10 years

Do not be surprised that I am giving a feedback on an article written by Gilda Cordero Fernando in 2002 about our countrymen (and women) globalizing the whole world with our values and way of life. (“Filipino as a superbeing: Filipinizing the world,” Inquirer, 11/17/02)

Over the past 10 years, what Fernando said has been proven to be true. Overseas Filipino workers have been welcomed everywhere not only by families but by whole communities. They have even been elected to head local governments. Why? Because they carry with them our innate values of human compassion, caring and flexibility. Like the bamboo, they know how to bend without losing their dignity. They are resilient and can bear a burden with grace. Why so? Because we Filipinos know of a “Bathala” who loves us and will not give us trials which we cannot overcome.

Yes, we Filipino women will restore order in our universe.

I look forward to Fernando’s columns. She should be writing more often to please this 91-year-old fan.

To Gilda, see you sometime? Call me and I’ll come.

—CONSUELO D. SISON,

10 Alpha Road, Alpha Village,

Capitol Hills, Quezon City