2010 Philippines Election

The 2010 election is another milestone for Philippine history. It is a much awaited event that is very significant for the country and its people, the outcome of this event is where their future depends on. The election that will be happening in the Philippines in 2010 includes both the national and local government; meaning from the highest position of the country (president) up to the lowest (councilor) is in contest. On the other hand, the battle for barangay leadership is still in hold whether or not they will be included in this coming election.
As a democratic country like the Philippines, every vote of a citizen is very important; it is the only way that they can exercise their right. Under the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, the right to suffrage is given to an 18 and above years old citizen to choose and elect whom they like to be a leader of their locality and the leader of their country.
As early as now, people who will be running for the 2010 election are preparing all their mechanism in order to get an edge with their opponent. In a presidential position, from a hundreds of people who filed their candidacy only 8 are chosen by the Commission of Elections and the rest are considered as nuisance, this is also what happened to the vice presidency aspirants. On the other hand, the rule in executive department is different in the legislative wherein everybody can run as long as he/she is qualified to run. In terms of election in the local government, majority of those running are re-electionist, some are former mayors who seek another term in office and some are local officials who are running for higher office from their previous position.
Another thing to watch out in the 2010 election is the newly implemented automated style of election wherein the Philippines will be using for the first time. From traditional manual election, which is considered by many that is always manipulated and cheated, they will use the automated way of election in May 2010 election. Another observation for the 2010 election is that many of the candidates who will be running for public office came from one party to the other.
In the end, this coming election is very crucial for the future success of the Philippine, as days continue to pass; election date is becoming nearer. The battle is so intense, the team’s strategy are being intensified and most of all the eagerness of all the candidates to lead is seen in their interviews, advertisement, forums and debates which can be read, listen and watch every now and then left and right