Date: October 30, 2007 | Discussion: 10 Comments
Yesterday, the Philippine Local Election was held. I was one of the poll watchers for a very good candidate, Gilberto L. Igtiben. We were confident that our candidate for the Barangay Captain will win. But money does buy votes. I am worried for my community because the one who won is a member of [...]
Date: May 26, 2007 | Discussion: 8 Comments
I’ve always categorized politics as dirty, that’s why I usually steer clear of the subject. It’s always a big debate among opposing opinions, specially here in the Philippines. I mentioned in my previous post that the candidate I voted for the mayoral position was not winning, well he was declared winner, according to our [...]
Date: May 16, 2007 | Discussion: 11 Comments
I exercised my right 2 days ago. It was my first time to vote, and along with that, I was a poll watcher, too. I got up at 5am to get ready and walk to the precinct. By 7am, I stood in line to wait for my turn to vote. It took me about 10 [...]