naniniwala ako na hindi bobo ang mga Pilipino. possibleng nagkakaroon ng hindi tamang mga desisyon, lalo siguro sa pulitika ng Pilipinas, pero hindi bobo. lahat naman tayo nagkakaroon din ng maling desisyon paminsan diba?
at syempre lahat tayo may kanya-kanya pananaw sa kung ano sa palagay natin ang kailangan ng Pilipinas, respetuhan na lang. suportahan nalang ang mga nanalo: artista man, trapo at syempre ang mga matinong opisyal. kasalanan nila kung hindi nila gampanan ang mga pangako nila. Ayon nga sa article,
“If there is anyone to blame, the IPC findings indicate, fingers should be pointing at the politicians who do not live up to the poor’s expectations as well as an electoral system that is flawed and offers citizens a paucity of choices.”
kung magkamali man tayong mga Pilipino sa mga desisyon sa pulitika ngayon, sa huli nasa atin din naman ang kakayahan itama ang mga pagkakamali.
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The poor vote is a thinking vote
by Sheila S. Coronel and Yvonne T. Chua
Monday, April 26th, 2004
This two-part series tries to describe the characteristics of the so-called “poor vote.” The first part, based on the findings of the Institute of Philippine Culture (IPC), lists the qualifications that poor voters look for in their candidates and the factors that influence their vote.
Based on the results of 16 focus-group discussions in rural and urban poor communities throughout the country, the IPC study shatters stereotypes about the poor voter. It’s key findings include:
* The poor ranked education, experience, platform, and track record as among the most important criteria for choosing candidates.
* They do not necessarily have high regard for the wealthy and powerful. What they do have are idealistic notions of leadership, valuing qualities such as piety (makadiyos), helpfulness, sincerity, and responsibility.
* Celebrities are not necessarily preferred by poor voters. Many said they value educational qualifications, but they were also suspicious about those with superior education. They said experience and good intentions more than compensate for a lack of college education.
* The most import sources of influence in the choice of candidates among the poor are, in declining order: the media, the family, the church, and political parties. Surveys come in last on the list.
…Another conclusion that can be drawn from the IPC findings is that raising the quality of Philippine elections does not have to wait until Filipinos are lifted from poverty. The reverse seems to be true: Electoral and political reforms, rather than increased affluence of the poor, appear to be the key to improving the country’s political and economic life.
full article here: http://pcij.org/stories/the-poor-vote-is-a-thinking-vote/
* photo by Joey Gatmaitan (2009. Baseco, Manila)
