By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld There are two things that the common tao considers as indicators, if not necessary proof, that our political system is a democracy. The first is national elections. The second is the Philippine Congress. When Ferdinand E. Marcos decided to suspend both in 1972, there was no doubt in the…
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Progressive youth group calls for clean election
MANILA — Members of the progressive youth group Anakbayan massed up in front of the Commission on Elections on Thursday, Oct. 15 and called on candidates filing for their certificates of candidacy (COCs) to stand up on issues that matter to the Filipino people. “Bayan o sarili? (People or self) We call on the candidates…