Pinoy Elections - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Election is a chance for a country to start again. It gives us hope for better governance and a better future. It signals change, beginnings and hopefully good days ahead.

Elections can make or break a nation. This campaign period, we can see how these candidates behave and how they market themselves.

The Bad and the Ugly
For some which has more than enough funds, they started campaigning early to get ahead. They have this excuse that they’re just introducing themselves, to be known or just leveling the playing field. This is despite the Comelec rule for campaign period which all must follow. Some even has a brilliant excuse that everyone’s doing it to justify their action. They could give a thousand reasons but the bottom line still is that they’re not following the rule. What a good trait for a leader. It’s just annoying seeing politicians faces everywhere (from TV to mineral water labels). Ain’t a good view and more seen as vandalism.

Part of the game is destroying the opponent. Expect these gentlemen (and women) to throw sweet nothings to each other.

Another thing that’s irritating is the surveys. I hope surveys would be banned for now as this also conditions the mind of the people (especially the ignorant).

Other issues that make us sick this campaign/election time are:
- Singing, dancing politicians (rapping included).
- Posters/trash all around.
- Cheating, vote buying.
- Political dynasty/Traditional politicians
- Traffic because of their convoy
- Killing in desperation.
- Candidates who do not attend forums.

I also can’t believe that someone, who’s already in the highest post in the land would run again in lower position disregarding delicadeza (sense of propriety). What was she thinking? Sneaky isn’t it? The used to president (Erap) would also run and all these are allowed by COMELEC. Sometimes, you just don’t understand Comelec (or the people behind it).

The Good
The good part of election is knowing that we have the power to achieve change. That on this day (May 11), all are equal in casting one vote.

I hope we would take time to watch and listen to forums to know their platforms and how they stand on certain issues. I hope we won’t get swayed by the surveys and by the celebrities endorsing them.

We should look at their track record and how they try to follow the (election) rules (moral included). How they would represent the Philippines, it’s people well.

It’s nice that there are still groups and volunteers who are not tired of doing their part for a clean election. There are volunteer supporters for the candidates they believe in and not just waiting for something in return.

It’s cool that there are candidates who chose not to throw dirt against their contender and just focus on their visions and abilities.

I hope we would be extra observant this election as this would be critical where we are going for the coming years.