3 Reasons Why Filipinos Need an Innovative and Godly President

Let’s not go too far back into the pages of history. Let’s simply look at one defining chapter — the EDSA Revolution.

Ask yourself: What were people truly fighting for? What was that deep longing that moved millions to leave their homes and fill the streets? Was it not change? Was it not a decent living, peace, and above all, love — love for country, love for family, and love for a better life?

Those were the ideals that lit the candles of EDSA. They were noble, sacred, and non-negotiable. Every Filipino hoped that, after the revolution, these dreams would finally materialize — a government that cares, jobs that sustain, and leadership that heals. Yet decades later, we are still asking the same questions. Why has true change been so hard to grasp?

The truth is, we all long for a leader who mirrors our hopes — someone we can trust to embody the values we wish to see in ourselves. When we vote, we are not only selecting a person; we are placing a piece of our collective identity into the hands of someone we hope can transform it into a better reality. But too often, our expectations are shattered, and our idealism fades into disappointment.

The Voter’s Hidden Pattern

Let’s take a closer look at how we think during elections.

Deep down, every human being seeks a life model — someone to emulate, someone who reflects our values and aspirations. Yet, ironically, we also tend to choose candidates who are imperfect — believing that perhaps, through our votes and our support, they can “evolve” into the kind of leader we imagine.

Robert Kiyosaki, a renowned American author and businessman, once remarked that “people in government are not really smart; if they are, they would be running their own businesses.” It’s a controversial statement, but it forces us to reflect on a deeper truth: maybe we expect too much transformation from leaders who are shaped by systems that discourage growth.

Over time, Filipino voters have developed a subtle pattern: elect someone who looks promising, then hope that he will “change” once in office — become wiser, kinder, or more godly. But when these hopes are unfulfilled, frustration grows, and faith in governance weakens.

Why do we keep repeating this cycle?

Avoiding God by Creating “Little Gods”

It’s a profound realization — one that speaks more about human nature than politics.

Human beings naturally resist the idea of facing God. Subconsciously, we associate meeting God with death — the end of life. Because of this innate survival instinct, we avoid death and, in a symbolic sense, we also avoid God.

Now, this avoidance subtly manifests in how we choose leaders. When we elect an “imperfect” candidate, we subconsciously feel empowered to “shape” him, as though we are participating in his creation. We think, I gave you power with my vote; you owe your rise to me; now change according to my ideals.

In doing so, we unknowingly create “little gods” — leaders we expect to fulfill divine roles. And when they fail, we fall into despair, forgetting that only God transforms the hearts of men.

The healthier approach is not to “create” a god out of a leader, but to elect someone already guided by God — a leader whose compass points not to personal power, but to divine purpose.

The 3 Reasons Filipinos Need an Innovative and Godly President

1. Because True Prosperity Comes from God’s Gifts — Science and Technology

Every Filipino dreams of prosperity — a life of stability, dignity, and peace. Yet, prosperity is not just wealth; it is the fruit of wisdom, discipline, and innovation aligned with divine purpose.

The Bible often describes prosperity as a blessing that flows from righteousness, diligence, and knowledge. God has given humanity the gift of discovery — the ability to harness science and technology to build better lives.

Sadly, many nations have pursued modernization but lost their moral compass in the process. They advanced in machines but declined in meaning. True progress, however, is seen in nations that preserve their connection to their Creator — that honor innovation as a sacred duty to improve lives, not merely as a race to accumulate wealth.

As a predominantly Christian nation, the Philippines has every reason to excel — if only we align our innovations with godly principles. Imagine a leader who understands both the divine purpose of progress and the practical power of science. Such a president would not merely build roads and bridges; he would build hope — connecting the Filipino heart to innovation, and innovation to God’s vision for the nation.

2. Because Modern Nations Are Led by Presidents Who Think Beyond Convention

We often celebrate Lee Kuan Yew as the epitome of a visionary leader — the man who turned Singapore from a swampy island into a global economic hub. But he is not the only one. Leaders like William Lyon Mackenzie King of Canada and Alfred Escher of Switzerland also transformed their nations by thinking differently — by merging faith in their people with fearless innovation.

Mackenzie King guided Canada through social transformation by balancing governance with moral foresight, while Alfred Escher’s vision built Switzerland’s infrastructure and institutions that propelled it into modernity.

These leaders shared one trait: they thought outside the box. They were not content with imitating others; they built systems uniquely suited to their countries’ realities.

As Filipinos, we should learn from them — not merely to copy, but to create. An innovative president must not be a celebrity of slogans, but an architect of systems that work. He must see what others overlook — that modernization without moral foundation collapses, and that ethics without innovation stagnates.

3. Because We Need a Leader Who Points the Nation Back to the True God

There is a spiritual principle that holds true across history: no nation can rise higher than the morality of its leader.

A truly godly president is not one who parades religion for popularity, but one who humbly redirects people’s faith back to God. Like Jesus Christ, he must resist the temptations of worldly power and corruption. He must be unaffected by the devil’s offers of control, comfort, and compromise.

The power of a godly leader lies not in charisma but in clarity — in knowing that his authority is borrowed from God, and his purpose is to serve.

When Filipinos elect such a leader, we capture two victories in one:

• A physical leader who governs the nation with justice and wisdom; and

• A spiritual reminder that our ultimate hope lies in the Creator, not in any man.

  
  

This is the essence of good governance — leadership that uplifts the body and enlightens the soul.

Conclusion: Rediscovering What We Truly Need

If we look back at our nation’s struggles with open eyes, we’ll see that what has long been missing is not intelligence, not talent, but divine direction.

We have had brilliant minds in office, yet lacked genuine innovation. We have had passionate reformers, yet missed godly humility. The absence of an inventive and godly leader — one who bridges wisdom and faith, progress and morality — is the gap that continues to hold us back.

When we finally elect a leader who walks with both vision and virtue, we will witness the rebirth of the Filipino dream. A nation guided by innovation, inspired by faith, and grounded in truth will no longer chase progress — it will embody it.