MalacaƱang
on Monday
(March 28) urged the Filipino people to scrutinize the platforms of candidates
and vote for continuity and consistency in the May elections to further
accelerate the country’s upward trajectory.
In
a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda stressed the importance
of discernment, which he described as “key to a successful transition between
leaders and continuation” of the country’s transformation under Daang Matuwid.
“This
weekend, the campaign period for local elections kicked off all over the
country. As with the national elections, discernment is key to a successful
transition between leaders and the continuation of our country’s transformation
under Daang Matuwid. During this crucial time, when the Filipino people once
again hold the nation’s future in their hands, we urge citizens to look beyond
mere slogans and posters, and exercise their right to scrutinize the platforms
of their candidates, both local and national,” said Secretary Lacierda.
He
also expressed hope that the public would vote wisely, keeping in mind their –
and the future generation’s -- welfare.
“We
trust that our voters remain cognizant that their choices will affect not only
their future, or the future of their children, but also that of many, many
generations to come. In this light, let us all vote for leaders who have the
long view in mind, not for those who dangle empty promises or propose unlawful
shortcuts. Keeping our recent successes in mind, let us vote not for
uncertainty but for continuity and consistency—and thereby further accelerate
our country’s upward trajectory,” the Palace official said.
Meanwhile,
Lacierda invited the public to read the newly revised and expanded edition of
the Philippine Electoral Almanac for a broader view of the electoral history.
“For
a broader view of our electoral history, we invite the public to read the newly
revised and expanded edition of the Philippine Electoral Almanac, available for
free download on www.archive.org.
Spanning the pre-colonial period to the present, the almanac explores the
political relationships between the government and its electorate, and features
articles, maps, charts, and other infographics.
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