I've been busy, tired, and sick (physically), these past few days. Hence, I just came out with some random thoughts on Election 2007's latest happenings.
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Before it was just Goma. Now there goes Montano. When asked why they want to run for public office, they had a common answer. "I want to help the country." Many Pacquiao had the same reason. Goodness! If they want to help the country, they should start by not running for public office. Why do most Filipinos have the notion that the best way to help the country is to be a public servant? Well, it can really be a big venue for helping the country only if you're competent and you've the character.
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Political ads are here again. However, I've yet to see an advertisement that is absolutely sincere. I particularly hate Lacson's ad. Di ko gusto ang paggamit ng HOPE as his platform. Well, there are some ads worth noting as they're able to communicate (somehow) the candidate's platform. Pero di pa rin nawawala ang pa"artista" effect ng mga candidates (kailangan siguro talaga).
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I want to come up with some sort of a personal Project Senate List 2007 that will contain the list of candidates I'll vote for alongside the reasons why I'll vote for them. However, I'm just too lazy to write down the reasons as of the moment. So here's my tentative list, tell me what you think (in no particular order).
Roco, Villar, Pangilinan, Arroyo
(hala, wala akong mabuo kahit anim man lang)
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Meanwhile, I can't understand why candidates (or their community organizers) are having a hard time following rules with regard proper posting of campaign materials. It's understandable that there's quite a big bunch of candidates fighting over designated areas. But is it that hard to ask for permission to let say a sari-sari store owner?
Looking back during the 2004 Elections, we were very particular (at least the team I was managing) of following posting rules. We were lucky enough that most of the time that we asked for a permission from a sari-sari store owner (or any establishment), we were allowed to place posters, stickers, tarpaulin, etc. Drivers even allowed us to staple posters (gawa sa sako ng bigas) and put campaign stickers in their tricycles and jeeps.
So anong mahirap sa pagsunod sa rules?
*****
Before it was just Goma. Now there goes Montano. When asked why they want to run for public office, they had a common answer. "I want to help the country." Many Pacquiao had the same reason. Goodness! If they want to help the country, they should start by not running for public office. Why do most Filipinos have the notion that the best way to help the country is to be a public servant? Well, it can really be a big venue for helping the country only if you're competent and you've the character.
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Political ads are here again. However, I've yet to see an advertisement that is absolutely sincere. I particularly hate Lacson's ad. Di ko gusto ang paggamit ng HOPE as his platform. Well, there are some ads worth noting as they're able to communicate (somehow) the candidate's platform. Pero di pa rin nawawala ang pa"artista" effect ng mga candidates (kailangan siguro talaga).
*****
I want to come up with some sort of a personal Project Senate List 2007 that will contain the list of candidates I'll vote for alongside the reasons why I'll vote for them. However, I'm just too lazy to write down the reasons as of the moment. So here's my tentative list, tell me what you think (in no particular order).
Roco, Villar, Pangilinan, Arroyo
(hala, wala akong mabuo kahit anim man lang)
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Meanwhile, I can't understand why candidates (or their community organizers) are having a hard time following rules with regard proper posting of campaign materials. It's understandable that there's quite a big bunch of candidates fighting over designated areas. But is it that hard to ask for permission to let say a sari-sari store owner?
Looking back during the 2004 Elections, we were very particular (at least the team I was managing) of following posting rules. We were lucky enough that most of the time that we asked for a permission from a sari-sari store owner (or any establishment), we were allowed to place posters, stickers, tarpaulin, etc. Drivers even allowed us to staple posters (gawa sa sako ng bigas) and put campaign stickers in their tricycles and jeeps.
So anong mahirap sa pagsunod sa rules?
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