Brown equals individuals who joined the bandwa1gon of insults and foul jokes on the candidates’ appearance, background, and flaws. They wrongfully soiled their hands in every offensive picture or statement they posted and shared in social media. They also contaminated others by their political vendetta by creating a moral fiasco that fooled the undereducated and underserved rich and poor Filipinos here and abroad. The same soiled hands turned social media as filthy as the streets dec-orated by non-biodegradable portraits of politicians brandishing their sweet promises—obscure blessings of sort.
Blue complements those who lost the race but humbly accepted the hard blow of defeat. They are the leaders our country needs, for they do not allow the bitterness of setbacks destroy their moral principles. Not even popular vote and the support of the majority whose decision is not always right can subdue their willingness to serve and help others.
Yellow fits the citizens who upheld the essence of democracy by voting wisely, freely, and conscientiously. Their rejection of vote buying and their careful analysis of issues over personalities marked true and personal electoral reform that starts from within. Likewise, yellow suited the candidates, regardless of their political party, who ran and won to serve for the common good.