Will ‘Winged’ Voters Still Take Flight on May 10?

A red flag from the Commission on Elections: The nefarious practice of voters-for-hire a.k.a flying voters is alive and well despite the use of biometrics in the registration of voters and the upcoming automated elections. The COMELEC says it has uncovered more than 300,000 double registrants or... 

Source:  Filipino Voices

How to properly accomplish the election ballot for 2010 election

It’s going to be the first time that Filipinos will be voting for their chosen candidates running for public office such as the president, vice-president, senators, etc. via an “automated system” which obviously poses a big risk of commiting mistakes on how to use the voting ballot. Let... 

Source:  Greenoys Blog

Makabayan hits disqualification case vs. Satur

The Makabayan Coalition today slammed the disqualification case filed against its senatorial candidate Satur Ocampo, calling it another attempt by the Arroyo administration to silence one of its most consistent critics. The COMELEC’s second division is scheduled to hear the case tomorrow at 2:00... 

Source:  PINOYWORLD Philippines | Pinoy Blogger's Official Blog

Get to Know Nicanor Perlas

Last December 22, I was lucky enough to meet Nick Perlas. Mr. Perlas filed his candidacy for president of the Philippines. He was disqualified by the Commission on Election because they judged that Nick Perlas doesn't have capacity to wage a national campaign. Nick Perlas is very much determined... 

Source:  HeaRty's Haven

Voter’s Education Night at Route 196!

BagongBotante.ph + SonicLogo.TV presents VOTER’S EDUCATION NIGHT Make a List. Shade Properly. Don’t Overvote. with KEYK TURBO GOTH (hear their new single “Morning Swim” LIVE!) THIRD TIME CHARM THE BERNADETTES MR. BONES AND THE BONEYARD CIRCUS (hear their new EP LIVE! and dance... 

Source:  The Philippines According to Blogs

The Comelec is Sosyal, Uses a Wacom Tablet for Registration Process

Well at least their branch across Parañaque City Hall is. When I finally became a registered voter (thanks to the Supreme Court for the extension!), here’s what I saw. That’s right, in that pic is the new Bamboo Pen from Wacom, where I had to sign my signature for input into the automated... 

Source:  Technograph

Partial Official List of Candidates in 2010 Elections

Included in the list of official presidential candidates are: (8 out of 99) * Aquino, Benigno Simeon “Noynoy" III (Liberal Party) * Delos Reyes, John Carlos “JC" (Ang Kapatiran) * Ejercito Estrada, Joseph M. (Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino – UNO) * Gordon, Richard J. (Bagumbayan) * Madrigal,... 

Source:  The Philippines and Beyond

COMELEC should resume voters registration

This is the latest article I contributed for the BlogWatch project of the Philippine Online Chronicles. A cornerstone principle and bedrock of our 1987 Constitution is that the Philippines is a republican and democratic state. One of the hallmarks of democracy is the people’s right to vote, a basic... 

Source:  bikoy.net

Human Rights Day

Today, December 10, is declared as the “Human Rights Day.” From the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights: “Human Rights Day 2009 on 10 December will focus on non-discrimination. “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. These first few famous... 

Source:  The Free Lancer

The Sexbomb Dancers Election Video

How in God’s name did I miss this video, a song-and-dance number by the Sexbomb Dancers explaining the 2010 automated elections?! Out the other day, the video is thankfully available online, making it easy for me to share it with you, dear readers.

For those who can’t watch the video right… 

Source:  Technograph

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