There is this common thinking that every political exercise is marked by negativity; everyone is pulling someone to their level all in the name of winning the game. After all, they are in the electoral game to win the ultimate prize; so their eyes are on the prize. So for many, it is no longer a surprise to learn that a significant chunk of the voting talks negatively about the elections next year. And they are expecting that the elections next year will be marked once again by irregularities and poll rigging. But let it be known that this is not completely true; there are still a group of interested candidates and political personalities that promotes civility and responsible actions even during elections. Secretary Ronnie Puno is one, and the current chief of the Department of Interior and Local Government has already shown his commitment to the conduct of a civil and intelligent campaign.
Ronnie Puno is the preferred candidate for vice president of the administration party, but he is still waiting for the confirmation by his party. But this early, he has already shown his dedication and support for the conduct of an intelligent campaign grounded on issues. The general public caught a glimpse of this thinking and plans of the good secretary during his speaking engagement at the Manila Overseas Press Club or the MOPC. His talk during that night touched on his plans for the elections. Participants to the said event was introduced to his theme of civility in politics using the post-election period as that time that can be used for healing and reconciliation between parties. These kinds of thinking and statements coming from Secretary Ronnie Puno can be considered as a welcome news and development.
After being bombarded with lots of negative news and lots of pulling down, statements like these surely provide a breather and hope for all of us. For sure, we can still say that there is hope in Philippine electoral exercises after all. What is more refreshing is that Ronnie Puno made use of simple and clear words that delivers the point straight up- and that he is for a civil and an intelligent campaign for the 2010 elections.
After being bombarded with lots of negative news and lots of pulling down, statements like these surely provide a breather and hope for all of us. For sure, we can still say that there is hope in Philippine electoral exercises after all. What is more refreshing is that Ronnie Puno made use of simple and clear words that delivers the point straight up- and that he is for a civil and an intelligent campaign for the 2010 elections.
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