The May 2010 Elections in the Philippines
Philippine politics history has been well known for the events that occur every election campaign period.
You can witness most of the politicians to perform on stage with different celebrities that have quite big fees to pay for.
But what is it that makes this celebrities included on election agenda? Just like anywhere else, they add up to the popularity and the mass appeal of the politicians they promote.
Filipinos are well known to be an avid fan of each celebrity, may it be local or international.
The Philippines has always been a launching pad for a celebrity taking first step in show business.
Classical Hollywood artists would always hold a concert every Valentine's day in the Philippines.
Its always a sold out concert.
This observation has been linked to politics since most politicians running for office have always capitalized on it.
They make it a point to always be associated with someone well known in the showbiz industry.
The Philippines had once had a President who was a former actor in the late 60's.
Said president was ousted after a couple of years in service due to some lawsuits against him.
From that time on, it looks like people learned from the experience of putting a celebrity in the executive office.
This was apparent during the next local and senatorial elections when some celebrities who ran for office lose the election.
Another thing to highlight is the incidents of killings related to elections.
In local elections especially, there were reported incidents of ambush which is allegedly master minded by a rival candidate.
Looking at the compensation of each elected official, it will not make them richer but considering the influence it will give them, it can make them richer than business tycoons.
Indeed, corruptions has lurked in most government office in the Philippines.
Their revenue bureau seems to be a structured organization with a process that will ensure check and balance.
But this apparently would not suffice the objective of getting everything audited.
That Department only collects tax.
There are some municipalities that gives access to government officials to the city's budget.
That makes it prone for corruption.
Still out in the news, you will notice every candidate includes a platform of getting poverty resolved.
That's a clear statement that poverty is just around the corner.
Every candidate promises change to this known fact about the Philippine economy.
Sounds exciting for Filipinos however this is not the first time that someone would give such commitment.
Corruption has indeed cluttered the opportunity to be economically advanced.
Without resolution to it, whoever gets elected will not be able to change the lives of every Filipino.
Maybe what they need are leaders who will serve them unconditionally, selflessly and would not intervene on money related transactions.
Very few politicians have decided to sell their real estate to give the proceeds to their constituents.
Most politicians after getting elected would make a good investments on government owned and subsidized businesses.
Dirty politicking indeed.
With the experiences out of 3 people revolutions that happened to the Philippines, we can look forward to a revolutionized politics that will be implemented after May 2010 elections.
You can witness most of the politicians to perform on stage with different celebrities that have quite big fees to pay for.
But what is it that makes this celebrities included on election agenda? Just like anywhere else, they add up to the popularity and the mass appeal of the politicians they promote.
Filipinos are well known to be an avid fan of each celebrity, may it be local or international.
The Philippines has always been a launching pad for a celebrity taking first step in show business.
Classical Hollywood artists would always hold a concert every Valentine's day in the Philippines.
Its always a sold out concert.
This observation has been linked to politics since most politicians running for office have always capitalized on it.
They make it a point to always be associated with someone well known in the showbiz industry.
The Philippines had once had a President who was a former actor in the late 60's.
Said president was ousted after a couple of years in service due to some lawsuits against him.
From that time on, it looks like people learned from the experience of putting a celebrity in the executive office.
This was apparent during the next local and senatorial elections when some celebrities who ran for office lose the election.
Another thing to highlight is the incidents of killings related to elections.
In local elections especially, there were reported incidents of ambush which is allegedly master minded by a rival candidate.
Looking at the compensation of each elected official, it will not make them richer but considering the influence it will give them, it can make them richer than business tycoons.
Indeed, corruptions has lurked in most government office in the Philippines.
Their revenue bureau seems to be a structured organization with a process that will ensure check and balance.
But this apparently would not suffice the objective of getting everything audited.
That Department only collects tax.
There are some municipalities that gives access to government officials to the city's budget.
That makes it prone for corruption.
Still out in the news, you will notice every candidate includes a platform of getting poverty resolved.
That's a clear statement that poverty is just around the corner.
Every candidate promises change to this known fact about the Philippine economy.
Sounds exciting for Filipinos however this is not the first time that someone would give such commitment.
Corruption has indeed cluttered the opportunity to be economically advanced.
Without resolution to it, whoever gets elected will not be able to change the lives of every Filipino.
Maybe what they need are leaders who will serve them unconditionally, selflessly and would not intervene on money related transactions.
Very few politicians have decided to sell their real estate to give the proceeds to their constituents.
Most politicians after getting elected would make a good investments on government owned and subsidized businesses.
Dirty politicking indeed.
With the experiences out of 3 people revolutions that happened to the Philippines, we can look forward to a revolutionized politics that will be implemented after May 2010 elections.
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