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Friday, 24 July 2009 19:33 |
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Dear Bobby,
Thanks for your continuing efforts to let our kababayans
and the whole world know of what Tonette (Ka Tonyang)
Binsol did for her needy compatriots both in her homeland
and in the diaspora, as well as the quiet, selfless, self-effacing,
but total, consistent, and passionate manner by which
she rendered service.
As the days pass since Tonette died, I cannot help but
wonder why our government does not seem to have heard
at all about this modern-day "Mother Teresa" in cyberspace.
So far, I have not heard nor read any news from any of the
agencies which are supposed to assist, monitor, and recognize
the accomplishments of our Overseas Filipinos.
We all know, of course, that recognition from government
or from anyone else was the farthest thing in Tonette's mind.
As she set about conceptualizing, mobilizing, looking for
partners, leading, and implementing the diverse projects
that she launched, it was the urgency of the need of the
beneficiaries that was always uppermost in her mind.
Sometimes, she felt some impatience with the pace of
government response. But she chose not to dwell nor harp
on this. Instead, she went on to identify other resources
that could be tapped, wherever they could be sourced.
And when help came, she was supremely generous
with her recognition and praise for those who gave
assistance.
For those who have worked with Tonette, this attitude and
mindset of selfless service to those in need is probably
her greatest legacy, even more than the type, number, and
diversity of projects that she helped launch durng her all-too-
brief sojourn on this earth.
If only for this, Tonette Binsol deserves to be recognized
and held up as a true role model for all Filipinos (and other
citizens of the world) who strive in their own way to respond
to the volunteer task of service.
It would be nice if some institutional recognition (government
included) could be given to someone like Ka Tonyang.
It would be a testimony to the Filipino's capacity for true greatness
that is not sought nor contrived but which springs from genuine
love of God and one's neighbor.
Jimmy A. Cura
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