The Philippines may have seen an increase in voter turnout last 2016 Elections. However, these past six years have surely caused a lot of Filipinos to be disinterested in politics. It’s very tiring an... (more)
Incumbent governor of the province of Negros Oriental, Roel Degamo, filed his Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) for reelection, seeking to once again win the top position in the province. However, his gu... (more)
On December 31, PDP-Laban, headed by Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, a known ally of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, filed a petition to Comelec to reopen the filing of COCs. PDP-Laba... (more)
As a voter, what should your political orientation be in the upcoming 2022 Elections?
The current political climate is very divided. The popular narrative is “them” vs “us.” Everyone is antagonizin... (more)
Vote buying is a real problem that continues to dictate the cycle of politics in the Philippines. While it is illegal, the reality is that vote-buying happens with every electoral cycle due to low eff... (more)
Have you registered for the upcoming local and national elections? The Collins Dictionary (2021) defines “election” as “a process in which people vote to choose a person or group of people to hold an ... (more)
Every three years, Filipinos vote for 12 Senators, who would join the 24-seat Senate of the Philippines. They are elected as part of a “staggered” type of elections, where officials are not all electe... (more)
Local absentee voting is a way Filipinos can still cast their vote while at the same time, performing important their job related to the elections. With the expected changes in the conduct of the 2022... (more)
Earlier this year, before even the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (CoC) even began, PDP-Laban split into two factions. The other faction recognizes Senator Manny Pacquiao as its standard-bearer; ... (more)
Each registered voter is granted one vote. Just one vote. While you might think that your one vote is nothing in comparison to the millions of votes that will determine the next leader of the country,... (more)