Bracing for election
As the country draws near the election period, the ominous shadow of corruption, dynasties, and vote-buying political campaign vows returns. Voters once more bear the challenge of existing in a political climate replete with...
Reflect to serve
As the nation observes the solemnity of the Lenten season, political candidates are urged to reflect deeply on the true purpose of their candidacy. This period of sacrifice, prayer, and penance must awaken in...
Grip of politics
Politics nowadays has become more than governance; it has entrenched itself in every facet of life. This is a reality that must be confronted with the clarity it demands.
In a country where institutions are...
Systemic vote-buying
Voters’ lists are being confirmed in neighborhoods as early as now—household after household, name after name, envelopes of cash handed discreetly with printed names of candidates. Vote-buying is no longer a rumor or disguised...
Find the pattern
Vehicular accidents continue to occur with alarming frequency in various parts of the country. Yet, despite this deadly pattern, there seems to be no serious move from authorities to study the causes and address...
Worst campaign strategy
Vote-buying is in full swing again, just days before election day—a blatant corruption of the electoral process and a disgrace to the idea of democracy.
What makes it worse is that many voters already know...