Right, in fairness naman, meron naman mga artista na elected as public servant and likewise excels in public service like Vilma Santos (seems like OK naman ang pamamahala niya as a governor of Batangas) but the rest of other artists turned politicians,--very pathetic
The number of votes reckoned from the marginalized sectors (slums areas, remote barangays, far provinces and regions), regardless if its a valid votes or just padded ones, spells the outcome of the election. While the intelligent voter's votes (which are normally insignificant in terms of numbers) has a lesser impact in determining who will lead our nation. YES, I agree that we have to respect the right of choice of these marginalized people--that is the right to select who they wanted to vote but sadly, is it really who they want to vote? Or are they are just being used, persuaded or harassed to choose a candidate? More often than not, their ignorance are being capitalized by these opportunistic, greedy, power-hungry, incompetent but rich and influential candidates.
Its about high time, and I support the initiative of CBCP to educate the voting population. NGO should start to reach out these marginalized sector of the society, not to endorse a canditate but to explain and educate this large portion of the voting population. Explain to them in the language that they can understand, the candidiates flatform of government, fast achievements, educational background and most especially, the moral ascendency to lead our nation. People through these NGO's must required candidates to participate in public debates so that people in general can discern a candidate's competency, moral values and personal position in certain political, economic, global and religious issues. Those candidates who refused or reluctant to attend these public debates and forum without any valid reasons are normally those who are afraid that their being incompetent be exposed to the general public.
Here are my simple formula:
1. Computerize the election system (now, the government is in the right track here)
2. Educate the voting population (Budget should be set aside here by the government to fund efforts of the NGO)
3. Bring the qualifications for all national elective posts in the highest level of competency (not just like the qualifications for a Philippine President as provided in the Philippine Constitution, Imagine anybody could run for the President of the Republic as long as they are 40 year old Filipino? Oh my golly, e kahit si Inday at si Gorio eh pwedeng kumandidatong Presidente
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4. Require all candidates to post their personal circumstances via information highway using one official website with one format of presentation (so that no one can take advantage in terms of media mileage) so that people can have an intelligent choice of the candidate.
5. Lastly, you, you, you, educated and silent majority, whom are from middle sector, professional, OFW's, SPEAK..SPEAK...SPEAK out and make your voice be heard.
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