Days after the 2013 midterm elections, Filipinos generally were surprised by the results that mostly brought back to power political families and incumbents. While some people were yearning for change and freshness in the political scene, somehow things have altered the voters’ minds before the actual moment.
Among the many prohibited acts during the elections, vote buying was the most obnoxious.
Generally, Filipinos have not yet come of age as regards casting votes intelligently. They are very far from being wise voters. This is not just mere accusation; the results of the recently-held elections say it all. Some glaring outcomes characterize this voting immaturity. First, majority of the electorate seem to espouse the idea that just [...]
Hanging in the balance is the integrity of the elections held on May 13.
Candidates never lose during elections; they are just being cheated by their opponents.
Sovereignty resides in us – the citizens of this republic.
Tomorrow, Monday, May 13, Filipinos of voting age will troop to their respective polling precincts and exercise their fundamental right of suffrage.
Deciding who we want to lead our country’s Senate, House of Representatives and our localities is the best blessing of our democracy.
Candidates normally hire people during the campaign period who could post their campaign materials within public view. Candidates cannot do this by themselves.
Pres. Noynoy Aquino is slated to be in Tacloban City today reportedly to publicly endorse the candidacy of the Liberal Party mayoralty bet Florencio “Bem” Noel. This occurs in the midst of rife talks that there are quarters that are now pushing for another vice mayoralty partner for LGU hopeful Rep. Noel of the An [...]
