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As if the 2.1 million population is not enough, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines adopted a new son, Ferdinand “BBM” Marcos Jr., just for the sake of getting close to the halls of power. But will this adoption solve the issue of poverty in the southern Camarines? Prior to the 1980 elections, Luis Villafuerte offered … Continue reading CamSur’s adoption of BBM and the Turugbong na Tubo Mentality
Sometime ago I was commissioned by a local politician to conduct a survey adding that I should make him appear winner in the results. I was taken aback and asked about the real purpose of the survey he wanted. Was it for campaign strategy development or for propaganda? He replied that he wants both. I … Continue reading Should we trust surveys?
Will Gov. Boboy Chua fold before Vice Gov. Shirley Abundo in the 2022 gubernatorial race in Catanduanes?
Will the people of Camarines Norte give Egay Tallado a fresh gubernatorial mandate despite being considered a recidivist in dismissing provincial employees? Or will former Jose Panganiban Mayor Ricarte Padilla finally snatch the seat this coming 2022?
Do you know how your Congressional District Representative Voted on HB 8875 otherwise known as the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020? They are supposed to be your representatives but did they really represent your opinion on the matter?
Implications In general, the recently concluded elections provide us with two clear messages -- the reiteration that Bicolanos vote independently as show by the presence of Otso Diretso candidates in the Region’s Magic 12; and, the incoming consolidation of political power by the sitting President. Because of the latter, we can expect complications to occur … Continue reading 2019 Midterm Elections: A bane or boon for the Bicol Region? (Part 2)
A midterm election is generally considered as a litmus test of the administration in power. It sends signals of affirmation or negation to the programs and policies of the current administration, and provides indicators of acceptability and satisfaction to the holders of power depending on the electoral system one has. The recently concluded 2019 Philippine … Continue reading 2019 Midterm Elections: A bane or boon for the Bicol Region? (Part 1)
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