A month after the country’s first automated elections, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino was proclaimed the 15th president of the Philippines. The number 15 holds great significance in the Bible. My research shows that the first time this number is seen is in the story of Noah, whose ark was raised by 15 cubits of water. The number is also thought to mean “divine grace,” and often appears “where new life or resurrection feature,” according to australis.com. Now I know some people may scoff at this little numerology attempt, but in the case of Noynoy’s victory in the polls, allow me to point out some significant parallels. One might say that President Noynoy’s ascent to the highest office of the land occurred largely because of “the energy of divine grace.” First, his image as the son of “revered democracy icons Ninoy Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino” undeniably contributed a lot to the positive response he got from majority of the electorate. When his mother died from cancer last year, the quiet politician was urged to run for the presidency and submitted that his decision was influenced largely by the fateful events in his family’s life. Source: The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100616com7.html |
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