Is this your President?

My heart goes out to all individuals who are affected by the tragedy that has befallen our country. The wrath of Typhoon Sendong devastated Dumaguete, some parts of Surigao, CDO and Iligan City. I lived in CDO and visited Iligan frequently from June-July 2008. And I can't believe that these gorgeous cities have been left to shambles by the wrath of mother nature.
Just a few months ago, Davao City was devastated by a flash flood. Certain areas in the city were wiped out and a number of lives where lost. This only goes to show that we people, no matter how technologically advanced we are, are still no match once mother nature unleashes her fury. We were lucky to have escaped and majority of the city was sparred. But the damage that it cost in the areas of Matina Pangi and Bankal are saddening.
But I notice that there is something, or someone, missing during these times of crisis. During the flash floods that occurred in Davao, our beloved President never visited the city. Though Mr. President visited CDO just today, 12-20-2011, I think he is a little bit late.
Excuses such as "he doesn't want to disturb those who are doing the rescue efforts" and other pathetic reasons have been uttered by his camp. I don't really buy their excuses since VP Binay has been visiting tragedy stuck areas including Davao City and CDO. I don't believe that he has disturbed the efforts of our heroic rescuers.
Boosting the morale of your people and being with them in times of crisis is one way of helping them ease the pain.
I remember what Gen. MacArthur once said when a corporal tried to stop him from going to the front lines. The corporal said, "Sir, there are a lot of Japanese snipers out there. We have to clear the front first before you can proceed and inspect the line." What the great General said was, "How can you fight the enemy when you cannot see him son?" With that, he ordered his jeepney driver to "go on."
The President should have at least visited the sites and see for himself the damage that has been caused by Sendong. Reports from the field only shows a tiny bit of picture. If you want to know the whole story then proceed to the front lines. Talk to those who are affected and not your cabinet members who also receive reports from their men on the field.
The line "better late then never" cannot be used in this instance since this is a catastrophe. Lives have been lost. Dreams have been shattered. Where were you when they needed you?