IF we look at the results of the recent elections, both at the local and national level, I can’t help but see a tiny glimpse of hope budding up.
That is if we have to believe the analysis of the press of the circumstances surrounding these results. We are witnessing an upsurge trend of protest votes not only against GMA, but also against the system as a whole.
If for that alone, there is reason to begin investing our hopes on better politics ahead…
May 25th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Protest vote against what? GMA? But who did people vote for? The so called genuine opposition seems to be another bunch of obstructionists presidential wannabes. For example, Mr. Trillanes said that the first thing he plans to do as senator is to start up another impeachment drive. I’m sick and tired of it all. I say let GMA finish her term. The economy is just starting to take off. Give it a chance. Another impeachment/coup/edsa people power will set us back again. Let’s all work together to help our country, not destroy it. Say no to Genuine Obstructionist and Genuine Opportunists!
May 25th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
I don’t have a bet each way on Philippine politics. I am an Australian thinking of investing in South East Asia…From what I can see, the result of the Philippine election will be an opposition dominated Senate and an administration dominated Congress. There will be a gridlock on passing important economic bills. So I don’t think anything will be done economically for the next 3 years and I for one will not put any investment in the Philippines during this time. It is still too risky politically. On the other hand, I am happy for those investing in hope for a better politics for your country.
May 25th, 2007 at 11:53 am
i dont see the results although dominated by the opposition as a “protest vote”. i think it’s good that senate is opposition dominated while the house and local government are administration dominated. there is therefore check and balance. i have said it before and repeat that Pro Go does not necessarily mean Pro ERAP or anti-GMA. the people voted based on performance or at least perceptions of good previous performance. plus we as a nation traditionally goes for the opposition, who are usually the underdogs. however, lately it is not easy to identify which are really the evil ones. most in the opposition now were our enemies too during the times of marcos, cory and erap. after all, weather weather lang iyan.
May 25th, 2007 at 11:23 am
kawa
i agree with you… there are lots of reasons to be apprehensive… but then we can’t just wallow in the “crisis of hope” that the filipino now suffers. if there’s any major compliment to the culture of corruption, that would be it.
May 25th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Only the first step, and it deserves a pat on our backs. Our goal should be to break the systematic corruption in all the elective branches of gov’t by subjecting our “public servants” to constant public audit.
However, this first step might even not complete its cycle if the Administration loses its grip in the desperation to strengthen it. It is what is called a saturation point. Comelec is still at it. The proclamation of the top 9 has been called off.