January 28, 2025
Manila -When we prepared for the Philippine Senate election in 2025, the disturbing trend revealed ourselves: Many of the ambitious people are preparing to benefit from the short -term popularity, not the basic ability required by the legislators. It is increasingly obvious that celebrities culture is penetrating. In this case, legal legislation is only pursuing votes established based on name recognition and superficial charm.
We have witnessed a political brand in the election landscape, improving the display skills rather than substantial. Candidates who often lack basic knowledge of senators, and their election sectors, their platforms only echoed their voice bites and slogans. They occupy the public stage with slogans and exaggerated commitments, which attracted people's attention, but there is almost no real legislative depth. In sharp contrast, candidates with actual leadership can be in a shadow and drowned by the hustle and bustle of those who have a reputation beyond their qualifications.
In just four months, we will be responsible for choosing the future residents of the New Senate building. This structure covers controversy and expenses related to government budget selection. By 2008, it was originally expected to be 8.9 billion peso, and the cost of 23.5 billion in 2018 was currently in the intoxicating P31.6 billion rupees. The price point per square meter is P240,000-FAR surpassing the P183,000 P183,000 P183,000 of P183,000, recommended by Arcadis Philippines Inc. Building Cost Handbook, for high-quality senior offices-obviously, financial liability has been abandoned.
The latest survey results reflect our harsh reality: we face a majority of crowded areas, and personal fames have eclipsed the basic qualifications. In a buzzing and spectacle to promote election selection, seeing potential legislators become frustrated with the backwardness of candidates who are mainly rooted in sensationalism. The occurrence of false sympathy and virus time has damaged the profound responsibility brought by legislative characters.
This trajectory signal is in danger of governance of the Philippines. When the public approval depends only on visibility and emotional resonance, voters inadvertently upgrade individuals to challenges of legislation without preparation. Through the dazzling and chaotic character made by social media, coupled with fascinating marketing activities, it further strengthens the idea of popularity exceeding ability. This view constitutes a harmful risk because the laws and policies that affect civil rights, economic development and social justice are submitted to individuals who lack the necessary understanding of complexity.
In reflecting on our past, we have seen a sharp contrast to the outstanding legal ideas that were full of Senate. These leaders are based on intelligence, experience, and firm grasp of the principles of the Constitution, rather than the mediocrity of our legislative agencies at present, and is usually characterized by silence and compliance. Voters emphasize this tragedy to a certain extent.
Many voters ignore the important meanings of the election senators, and their decisions have affected the impact of legislation on thousands of Philippines. Many people do not carefully examine the qualifications of candidates, but choose an entertaining appearance to cover up their true legislative ability. This political climate requires lighting; it is time to allow voters to fully understand the gravity they choose.
With the warming of the election and the approach of the media lightning war, let us ensure the analysis of the noise of the promise of the surrounding flashy advertisements and emptiness. Discuss, educate yourself, and promote your community fairness, and stably evaluate the qualifications of each candidate. Each voting actor should not only appreciate the familiar names, but also reflects the promise of improving our governance and legislative effect.
When the temptation of celebrities must not cover up the legislative integrity of our country, we stand at a critical moment in political history. Our responsibility is to ensure that the Senate seats are prepared to welcome candidates based on reforms and real public services. The power lies in us-voters. Therefore, let's restore wisdom in the center of the election journey.
The substantive dialogue must guide our roads, so that we have the ability to make an enlightened choice when entering the Senate election in 2025. We cannot allow celebrities to give priority to the aura of legitimate governance. Instead, we need to criticize the candidate criticism to ensure that our choice reflects the needs of the true representative.
In addition, the various factors we are facing may make our pursuit of the ability to be capable of being complicated-the most noteworthy is that the Macos government and Vice President Sara Duterte faction Differential differences. In several EACH cases for her, the number of senators who won by both sides is very important. Marcos and the Marcos and Duterte groups both command important voting groups to ask questions about the local political dynasties in the upcoming elections. Will Marcos or Duterte enthusiastically support the long -lasting heritage?
Add another layer of complexity is DSWD Akap (Alay Sa Kapos Ang Kita) program, which benefit the millions of employees last year. When these citizens (although economic upper marginal), the target of reducing the budget from the proposed 11 million to 5 million receivers may weaken the voting rate of voters. The decision -making process of the community about these plans is a sign of how grass -roots emotions are achieved in polls.
As we are closer to the edge of May, the confrontation between the popularity and the undeniable capacity weight will increase sharply in the background of a deep -rooted political family. Both Marcos and Duterte factions are firmly located in the political conspiracy necessary to mobilize their constituencies. This battle and traditional religious neighborhoods that support Duteers have added interest to the upcoming match.
In the end, no matter what the decision shows, we must unite, hoping that the Senate will strive to pursue excellence and accountability. What the Philippine people should get is to transcend the government that understands the principles of meaningful governance. Our collective desire requires us to surpass the simple name and reputation, and to fulfill the promise of pursuing valuable candidates. These candidates reflect our common ideals. We can jointly ensure that the Senate appreciates everything we need to ensure that our representatives are truly committed to serving many governance and various needs of the people.
