Dr. Martin Bautista
Who said everything is lost in this country. We doff our hat to Dr. Martin Bautista of Ang Kapatiran for his surprising entry in the world of politics.
His name was first mentioned in one broadsheet as one of the four contenders from Ang Kapatiran, the only political party that published its gamut of ideology. He was described as a gastro-enterologist, married to a pulmonologist, who cut his teeth in Oklahoma.
A couple of days later, he was seen being interviewed by Veronica Baluyot over Channel 4. His exchange with the anchor told much about himself. He said that he established a lucrative practice in the middle of Oklahoma, a central state in the US. He attributed his success to his availability practically 24/7 and his clientele appreciated the dedication. He was recognized by his peers and was treated with deference by the State where he practiced garnering awards and honours. He is married to an equally talented medical specialist. He regularly visits this country and in the process the will to serve thru politics sank in. His answers to the host’s queries were direct and clear and rhetoric free.
What was fascinating was the way he listened to each and every question fielded by Nicky Baluyot, squinting with a tilted head towards the other person, as if a patient wanted prompt relief from his affliction.
And that’s what exactly Dr. Martin conveyed himself to be. We need him, please. He is a whiff of unbelievable fresh wind. Some dregs in the palace are now out there digging muck against the good doctor, googling anything worse about him, just in case an avalanche roll for Ang Kapatiran.
A vote for Dr. Bautista and Ang Kapatiran is not only an intelligent choice but also an expression of protest against the excesses of our inane political exercises. This duplicates the first people power we gifted the world with, thru the ballot. Let us prove to the world that in these parts, there remain a thinking, decent, and honourable people.
an excerpt from my dad’s article. below is a video about Martin Bautista.
