Tag: elections

Why party politics does more harm than good to independent candidates

Originally posted on Conquer Mag:
It is inevitable for any independent candidate to rise up in the rankings of an electoral system that is undeniably controlled by party politics. Although it is understandable for them to take advantage of this feat to further widen their network, it still defeats the purpose of why they ran…

“Bury Caesar”

Editor’s Note: This is a direct reply to a recently published article of SubSelfie.com entitled A Hero’s Burial? Dear Alaysa, I read your article detailing the events of how your family ‘suffered’ under Martial Law. It would be preposterous if I say ‘I feel your pain’ and that whatever ‘injustice’ was done is too trivial. I…

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A Hero’s Burial?

The incoming president, Rodrigo Duterte, tells us that for those who suffered abuses during Martial Law: “It’s just a matter of distributing the award. So anong problema? Patay na ‘yung tao.” (So what’s the problem? The person is dead.) Well you see, Mr. President-elect, my late granduncle Dr. Johnny Escandor died under the dictatorship — his…

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Bata, Balota, Meron Bang Magagawa?

Nawa’y gamitin nating gabay sa ating pagboto ang mga aral na natutunan natin mula sa mga nakaraang halalan at mula sa mga taong walang takot na nagbuwis ng buhay para lamang patuloy na ipaglaban ang ating karapatan bilang mga mamamayan.

The Policies of the Presidentiables

Here is a summary of the major policy points mentioned by the candidates during the second and third legs of the Presidential Debates held in Cebu and Pangasinan respectively. The candidates are listed below according to the alphabetical order of their surnames. Because Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago was absent during the Cebu Debate, we included her positions…

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Less Is More: The True Value of Vote-Poor Places Like Batanes

In a faraway province in the northernmost parts of the Philippines, Ryan Cardona is excited for the month of May. The clear blue skies, pristine waters of the Pacific, and the warm winds from the ocean during this month are all good signs for his business. Ryan works as a tourism officer in Batanes, ushering…

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