An APEC to REMEMBER

December last year, when we heard about Philippines' hosting APEC.
And, I believe from that moment, our government started planning everything.

After a few months of waiting and long preparations...comes, APEC week November 16 to 20.
Classes were suspended and some major roads especially that of very near the Philippine International Convention Center, PICC were temporarily closed for the public.

No wonder, that we have to do this because there were 21 leaders from different countries who made visit and participated in this much awaited event.
Billions of pesos were spent, and security from different venues were strictly imposed.

Yes it was indeed a success for all of us.

For one, we were able to prove to them that we know how to handle event and that all APEC leaders are all safe visiting Philippines and from their departure as well. At least, in such away we were able to prove that as far as "SECURITY," is concern we are ready and that our country can ensure that. And this is more than one good Filipino traits that we can be proud of aside from being "hospitable."

Secondly, its a good gesture to invest a good relationship with participating countries to strengthen ties and promote camaraderie.

Well, there are so many issues in connection after the event took place.
Like, many of our fellow Filipinos suffered from too much exercise due too long time spent from walking.
At one point, if some roads were closed, we are looking for alternative transportation provided by the government to the mass.
Thus, we are also affected of last minute changes as to routes that are surprisingly closed and even a mass transit has to temporarily stopped like that of MRT because APEC delegates are passing through EDSA.
And that most employees especially that of private ones, should consider allotting extra-time going to work for them not be late.

But now that APEC is over, everything will now surely back to normal.
Let us just wait for the many benefits this meeting brought to the country.