National Election

Vote wisely because every vote counts!

The elections in the Philippines have several types. The president, vice-president, and the senators are elected for a six-year term, while the members of the House of Representatives, governors, vice-governors, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board members), mayors, vice-mayors, members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod/members of the Sangguniang Bayan (city/municipal councilors), barangay officials, and the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (youth councilors) are elected to serve for a three-year term.

Many of us know that choosing a leader is very important because not only that he will represent our nation but also lead our country to become better. We should not be blinded by their political advertisements, infeasible projects, and plastic attitudes. Instead, we should open our eyes and realize what they have done in our country (if old time candidate) and be aware of their works (if first time candidate).

In our Halalan 2016, I am in between of voting Duterte or Miriam because I am still scrutinizing their capabilities. On the other hand, we should not be dependent on our leader too much because change starts with the people. We should also not blame them for everything. I am certain to say that the reason for unemployment for us Filipinos is that we are lazy to find a job. We always wait for the government to give us jobs instead of initiating to find one.