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05-03-2007, 11:33 PM
:) BOTO MO, BOSES MO! Let you VOICE be heard!
“It is enough for good people to do NOTHING for evil people to succeed.”
Jose Rizal
10 Commandments for Responsible Voting
1. Thou shalt respect the decision of others in choosing their candidates.
2. Thou shalt seek to know the moral integrity, capabilities and other personal qualities of the candidates you will vote for.
3. Thou shalt strive to understand the issues, platform and programs of candidates and parties seeking your vote.
4. Thou shalt vote according to the dictate of your conscience.
5. Thou shalt not sell your vote.
6. Thou shalt not vote for candidates using guns, goons and gold.
7. Thou shalt not vote for candidates with records of graft and corruption, and human rights violation.
8. Thou shalt not vote for candidates just because of “utang na loob,” personal appearance, popularity, or pakikisama.
9. Thou shalt not vote for candidates living an immoral life.
10. Thou shalt put the welfare of the country above all else in choosing the candidate you will vote for.
PPCRV
5 STEPS TO PICKING YOUR CANDIDATES
Step 1. Decide what issues matter to you and what qualities you want to see in your candidate.
By voting based on a clear idea of what we want government to address, and on what sort of leaders we want, our elections become truly meaningful exercises of our sovereign will rather than just shallow popularity contests. Ask Yourself:
What do I want the government to do?
Address poverty and unemployment? Improve the peace and order situation? Maintain the status quo?
What qualities should my leaders have?
Intelligence? Honesty and Integrity? Good looks?
Step 2. Learn everything you can about the candidates.
It is very easy to be swayed by appearances. To make sure that you are not misled, be more discerning. Take the effort to know as much as you can about the candidates. Look closely at each candidate’s campaign materials and position papers on various issues.
Watch televised debates – attend if possible – and listen to radio interviews of candidates; watch their television guestings.
Do you think they’re spending too much on their campaigns? Are they tackling issues or are they just focusing on image and appearances?
Step 3. Do you agree with what the candidates stand for?
Evaluate the candidates’ stands on various issues. Do you agree with them? Try to listen to opposing views; sometimes, when we listen to contrary opinions, we are better able to determine our own position.
What is your impression of the candidates after hearing all they have to say?
Do you agree with the positions they take?
Do you think that you and your community will benefit from the candidates’ positions?
Step 4. What kind of leader will each candidate be?
Trying to forecast what kind of leader a person will be can be tricky, so study the candidates and ask yourself:
Who seems to be the most prepared for the position being contested?
Who has the best background for the job?
Who seems to be the most willing and able to defend his platforms and proposed program?
Step 5. Review the info you have and DECIDE.
Go over all the information you have collected on the candidates, and ask yourself:
Which candidate’s views on the issues do I agree with the most?
Who is running the fairest campaign?
Which candidate demonstrates the most knowledge on the issues?
Which candidate has the leadership qualities I’m looking for?
COMELEC
To know more about the candidates, you may visit the following websites:
www.comelec.gov.ph
• www.ppcrv.org
• www.inquirer.net
• www.senate.gov.ph
• www.congress.gov.ph
• www.teamunity.ph
• www.genuineopposition.com
• Candidate’s and party-list’s official website
Tips for Voting
Tip # 1: Know your precinct assignment ahead of election day or check on your precinct. Visit www.FindPrecinct.com.
Tip # 2: Make a list (kodigo) of the candidates you want to vote for. This will help reduce the time you spend at the polling place and ensure that you won't forget anyone you want to vote for.
Tip # 3: Get your pens ready. There will be pens at the polling station, but it's still a good idea to bring your own. Remember to use ball pens, NOT sign pens. Sign pens can cause blotting and may mess up your ballot. Pick a good reliable ball pen that you've already used, not a brand-new untested ball pen that might not even work.
Tip # 4: Get your ID card ready even though you don't have to present an ID unless you're identity or eligibility to vote is challenged. Better safe than sorry! The ID card you use doesn't have to be a COMELEC-issued voter ID. You can use any picture ID such as your company or school ID, a driver's license, or a passport.
Tip # 5: Come to the polling places early, cast your vote and avoid loitering in the polling center.
Tip # 6: Place your votes in alphabetical order by last name. This will help speed up the count because COMELEC tally forms and election returns are also printed in
alphabetical order, making it easier for COMELEC to find names during the counting.
MAKILAHOK SA HALALAN SA MAYO 14, 2007!
“It is enough for good people to do NOTHING for evil people to succeed.”
Jose Rizal
10 Commandments for Responsible Voting
1. Thou shalt respect the decision of others in choosing their candidates.
2. Thou shalt seek to know the moral integrity, capabilities and other personal qualities of the candidates you will vote for.
3. Thou shalt strive to understand the issues, platform and programs of candidates and parties seeking your vote.
4. Thou shalt vote according to the dictate of your conscience.
5. Thou shalt not sell your vote.
6. Thou shalt not vote for candidates using guns, goons and gold.
7. Thou shalt not vote for candidates with records of graft and corruption, and human rights violation.
8. Thou shalt not vote for candidates just because of “utang na loob,” personal appearance, popularity, or pakikisama.
9. Thou shalt not vote for candidates living an immoral life.
10. Thou shalt put the welfare of the country above all else in choosing the candidate you will vote for.
PPCRV
5 STEPS TO PICKING YOUR CANDIDATES
Step 1. Decide what issues matter to you and what qualities you want to see in your candidate.
By voting based on a clear idea of what we want government to address, and on what sort of leaders we want, our elections become truly meaningful exercises of our sovereign will rather than just shallow popularity contests. Ask Yourself:
What do I want the government to do?
Address poverty and unemployment? Improve the peace and order situation? Maintain the status quo?
What qualities should my leaders have?
Intelligence? Honesty and Integrity? Good looks?
Step 2. Learn everything you can about the candidates.
It is very easy to be swayed by appearances. To make sure that you are not misled, be more discerning. Take the effort to know as much as you can about the candidates. Look closely at each candidate’s campaign materials and position papers on various issues.
Watch televised debates – attend if possible – and listen to radio interviews of candidates; watch their television guestings.
Do you think they’re spending too much on their campaigns? Are they tackling issues or are they just focusing on image and appearances?
Step 3. Do you agree with what the candidates stand for?
Evaluate the candidates’ stands on various issues. Do you agree with them? Try to listen to opposing views; sometimes, when we listen to contrary opinions, we are better able to determine our own position.
What is your impression of the candidates after hearing all they have to say?
Do you agree with the positions they take?
Do you think that you and your community will benefit from the candidates’ positions?
Step 4. What kind of leader will each candidate be?
Trying to forecast what kind of leader a person will be can be tricky, so study the candidates and ask yourself:
Who seems to be the most prepared for the position being contested?
Who has the best background for the job?
Who seems to be the most willing and able to defend his platforms and proposed program?
Step 5. Review the info you have and DECIDE.
Go over all the information you have collected on the candidates, and ask yourself:
Which candidate’s views on the issues do I agree with the most?
Who is running the fairest campaign?
Which candidate demonstrates the most knowledge on the issues?
Which candidate has the leadership qualities I’m looking for?
COMELEC
To know more about the candidates, you may visit the following websites:
www.comelec.gov.ph
• www.ppcrv.org
• www.inquirer.net
• www.senate.gov.ph
• www.congress.gov.ph
• www.teamunity.ph
• www.genuineopposition.com
• Candidate’s and party-list’s official website
Tips for Voting
Tip # 1: Know your precinct assignment ahead of election day or check on your precinct. Visit www.FindPrecinct.com.
Tip # 2: Make a list (kodigo) of the candidates you want to vote for. This will help reduce the time you spend at the polling place and ensure that you won't forget anyone you want to vote for.
Tip # 3: Get your pens ready. There will be pens at the polling station, but it's still a good idea to bring your own. Remember to use ball pens, NOT sign pens. Sign pens can cause blotting and may mess up your ballot. Pick a good reliable ball pen that you've already used, not a brand-new untested ball pen that might not even work.
Tip # 4: Get your ID card ready even though you don't have to present an ID unless you're identity or eligibility to vote is challenged. Better safe than sorry! The ID card you use doesn't have to be a COMELEC-issued voter ID. You can use any picture ID such as your company or school ID, a driver's license, or a passport.
Tip # 5: Come to the polling places early, cast your vote and avoid loitering in the polling center.
Tip # 6: Place your votes in alphabetical order by last name. This will help speed up the count because COMELEC tally forms and election returns are also printed in
alphabetical order, making it easier for COMELEC to find names during the counting.
MAKILAHOK SA HALALAN SA MAYO 14, 2007!