What’s wrong with voting for a relative?

Posted on 20 January '10 under Political Spectrum | 31 Comments

In the next few weeks, I wouldn’t be surprised if I see tarpaulins about some clans announcing their reunions. It’s election time again and it is the perfect opportunity to rekindle and reestablish the connection to the family members. Politics, after all, is addition.
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Ask the Candidates

Posted on 06 January '10 under Political Spectrum | No Comments

As I have said in the past, I’m planning to interview some candidates in the upcoming May 10 elections. The interview will focus on their personal background and their plans for Baras. I already have some questions for them but as in the case of the survey, I’d like to get some feedback from the online community.
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Online Election Early Results

Posted on 02 January '10 under Political Spectrum | 132 Comments

To make way for more important surveys, I am publishing the results of the online election that was posted in December.
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Campaign Posters Pop Up

Posted on 16 December '09 under Political Spectrum | 3 Comments

Only a political naive will say that the following posters are not campaign materials. Thanks to a recent Supreme Court ruling, all campaign-type activities done prior to the campaign period does not violate any law.
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Vote for mayor, vice mayor and councilors

Posted on 09 December '09 under Political Spectrum | 128 Comments

If the election will be held while you’re viewing this page, who will you vote? BRO makes an online survey to know who are the favorite bets at this early stage of their candidacy.
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Show of force by Robles, et.al

Posted on 04 December '09 under Political Spectrum | 36 Comments

If former mayor Dionisio Donato Garciano filed his certificate of candidacy without any spectacle, incumbent Mayor Wilfredo Robles and his companions hired bands, brought people from the upper lands, and used government facilities and vehicles in what can be said as a show of force for their opponents.
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Official List of Candidates for Local Positions

Posted on 03 December '09 under Political Spectrum | 33 Comments

The office of election officer Renato Rom released a list of candidates for the May 10, 2010 elections.
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Election facts and figures

Posted on 02 December '09 under Political Spectrum | 6 Comments

Here are some important dates and figures about the elections.
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Going green for Dindo Garciano

Posted on 01 December '09 under Political Spectrum | 16 Comments

Without much funfare, former mayor Dionisio Donato Garciano filed his certificate of candidacy to reclaim the post he held from 2001 to 2004.

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What have they done wrong?

Posted on 03 June '09 under Political Spectrum | 124 Comments

Kurakot. Sugapa. Gahaman. Lulong sa kapangyarihan. Abusado. Sinungaling.
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