Today is the BIG DAY for all Filipinos who are hoping for good governance and
progressive changes in our country. Every one will have a chance to vote for
their preferred candidates who they believe that advocacy and platforms are
worthy of their vote. I am very much amazed how my neighbors here are so
excited to go to their respective polling precincts to cast their votes, but equally
sad that most of them are just voting with strong preference for those who are “sikat”
(famous) or from “kilalang pamilya” (prominent clan). What is even worst is that there are some who
will trade their votes for money or for momentary benefits.
How I wish
that Filipinos would become more intelligent in voting for more deserving
candidates. Doing a background research, discerning candidates with fruitful
years of service (for those who are re-electionist candidates) and reviewing
the platforms and agenda of each candidate will somehow help us choose the most
rightful candidates for their desired positions. We should vote wisely. This is
the only chance that we can choose who should represent and form the government
that will decide for the major issues of our country like free education, health
and housing services.
Lastly, I would
like to voice out here that our life will not automatically change for the
better just right after we have voted for the candidates who we believe will
save us from our present conditions. After we elected those candidates, they will
just do their thing, some will stick to their promises and become effective leaders
(hats off to these kinds of public servants), while others will forget their
agenda as if they have been inflicted with the mysterious Alzheimer’s disease (this
is the usual case). It is still our own personal efforts that will really pay off
in the end, if we want to live a better life.
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| election ink on forefinger to avoid double voting |
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