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SEPTEMBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022
GREATEST SHOWDOWN Comelec releases the final ballot face templates of the 2022 national election
Capitol University Senior High School's youth voters take part in the Halalan 2022. continue on page 22
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Vol. No. I Issue No. The Capitol University Senior High School Official School Publication
For Vice Presidential aspirants, the Comelec includes nine candidates in the ballot: Jose “Lito” Atienza Jr. (Abag Promdi), Walden Bello (Partido Lakas ng Masa), Rizalito David (Democratic Party of the Philippines), Sara Duterte (Lakas-CMD), Emmanuel “Manny” Lopez (Workers and Peasants Party), Willie Ong (Aksyon Demokratiko), Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (Liberal Party), Carlos Serapio (Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi), and Vicente “Tito” Sotto III (Nationalist People’s Coalition). A total of 64 senatorial candidates were also included in the list. On January 25, 2022, the Comelec released the final ballot face templates of the 2022 election, holding the final list of candidates. Polls Survey The current situation of extensive social media influences on choosing a candidate has been alarmingly based on the popularity instead of a matter of qualifications, competence, experience, and legal records of candidates. All the presidential aspirants are applying for the highest position in the country, and being in an interview helps voters to truly discern if they are worthy and capable of the presidency. On January 22, 2022, veteran journalist Jessica Soho hosted a three-hour special presidential interview, "The Jessica Soho Presidential Interview," where Lacson, Moreno, Pacquiao, and Robredo accepted the grueling conversation while Marcos Jr. opted not to attend. Pulse Asia's December 2021 electoral preference survey put Marcos Jr. at 53%— a favorable position, and trailed by Robredo 20% as a distant second.
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Touch down on the finale ride of Cirque du Soleil Presents Halalan 2022 on the circus of substitution and cha-cha-cha dance running of positions as the country moves nearer on Philippine National Election 2022. Last-minute substitutions in the event of death, illness, or incapacity of a candidate was the original purpose of substitution, but last November and December 2021 marks as the country have seen yet another form of jockeying and political horse-trading that does not benefit the public. Significantly gives doubt to citizens who are confirmed that around 62 million Filipinos registered to vote where more than half or 32.7 million belong to the youth sector, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez that made the public on reservations. Filing of Candidacy On November 13, 2021, changes on the filing of the certificate of candidacy, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go from Vice President to President, Davao City Mayor “Inday” Sara DuterteCarpio filing for VP substituted for Lyle Fernando Uy, Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa withdrawal from Presidency, and President Rodrigo Duterte hint to run for VP, were just some of the highlights before the campaign had even started. This led to the bid of withdrawal of both Go as Presidential aspirant and President Duterte quits senate race last December 14, 2021, sameday public announcement as new election twist. As of January 6, 2022, five presidential bets namely, Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo (Independent), Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso (Aksyon Demokratiko), Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao (Abag Promdi), former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), and Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson (Partido Para sa Demokratikong Reporma) made it to the narrowed down presidential candidate list to 10 by the Comelec. The list includes Ernesto Abella (Independent), Leodegario “Ka Leody” de Guzman (Partido Lakas ng Masa), Norberto Gonzales (Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas), Faisal Mangondato (Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi), and Jose Montemayor Jr. (Democratic Party of the Philippines).
We Are the Philippines "You are more powerful than the elected; abstain from abstaining from voting." In a long history, the right to suffrage is not for everybody, and Filipinas have fought it to be accessible for all. When every citizen of legal age has this right, why would someone not practice it? Voting in the 2022 election is your “ambag” building our nation. It is your right to create a better future. A single vote is a single voice. It is your power to be heard and take away that power that gives the administration the authority. We are the government. We are democratic. Its masa is the government, and our voices should be heeded and taken into account. The people that we will choose are the people that will serve the nation in six long years. The question is, does the candidate you select will listen to the people? Everyone must realize that a single vote matters, and it must be taken into serious decision to elect someone in a particular position. At least before choosing, evaluate candidates’ promises as what you envision our country in the next few years; be familiar with the candidate, their platforms, and track record. The pandemic has seen a direct connection between the Filipinos vote and the quality of government we receive. People are obligated to realize that the people we put in power are absolutely relevant to our lives. This must be what every generation be aware of. Youth Roles on Election Compared to the older population, the youth has control over making changes in the upcoming May 9 elections as the sector has the most vote-rich registered voters. As the youth involved in the electorate, these also voiced out for the points and solid platforms on the future leaders of the archipelago on signifying current educational issues. “Dapat lang nga i-address ug ipangutana sa mudagan kung unsa ilang angay mabuhat para sa katawhan labi na sa amoa na kabatan, lisod sad kayo mag sige og botar ang tawo pero walay linaw na plano ihatag sa publiko” ("It was right to demand and question from a politician on what they can do for the people and especially for us, the youth, it is hard that people will vote for a candidate who does not have a clear plan for the public,") Grade 12 student of Capitol University resented. With the lack of plans for the educational and youth sector, the Filipino youth continue studying amidst pandemic demand progress and competent movements as the country remains one of five countries that shut down schools. On the problems occurring, the students continue to expect the safe reopening of schools in the middle of the pandemic to improve the quality of education even in limited sessions.