What makes the May 2019 Elections so crucial for the Duterte administration?
If you happen to notice that a generous amount of resources is being poured into the May 2019 elections, that’s because there is a lot at stake.
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Does Sarah Duterte’s “Hugpong ng Pagbabago” really represent “change”?
As the campaign period for the 2019 Senatorial Elections commence today, it will be common to see the different “senatorial slates” hit various cities and towns to woo voters to… Continue reading "Does Sarah Duterte’s “Hugpong ng Pagbabago” really represent “change”?"
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Another glimpse of 2019: Part 2 of the CNN Senatorial Forum
READ: Part 1 of the CNN Senatorial Forum series With the May 2019 mid-term elections only three months away, the need to know the platforms and characters of the different… Continue reading "Another glimpse of 2019: Part 2 of the CNN Senatorial Forum"
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A beacon of hope in a hopeless Congress
As it is called the House of Representatives, you would expect its members to represent the people who elected them to the office. Sadly, in the Philippines’ Lower House voters… Continue reading "A beacon of hope in a hopeless Congress"
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A glimpse of 2019
Similar to the Christmas season, election campaigns also begin prematurely in the Philippines. There are still six months to go before the May 2019 midterm elections but campaign sorties are… Continue reading "A glimpse of 2019"
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We Need to Talk About Bong Go’s Ubiquitous Displays of Ambition
Before becoming the ill-famed, controversial head-of-state he is known globally today, there was a time when President Rodrigo Duterte almost decided not to contest the 2016 general elections at all.
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Three Brilliant Minds We Need at the Senate
One theory for the continuing social ills in the Philippines is the ill-informed voting habits that Filipinos succumb to. It is evident that during elections, it is the best advertised… Continue reading "Three Brilliant Minds We Need at the Senate"
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It’s Time to Elect Candidates on Merit, Rather than Name Recognition
The scenes we witness election after election is always the same: political advertisements dominate television airtime, the radio waves constantly play catchy campaign jingles from the candidates and every major… Continue reading "It’s Time to Elect Candidates on Merit, Rather than Name Recognition"