Maria Blogs

Amid speculations of “laglagan” (betrayal) on their respective political campaign partners, Senator Benigno Aquino III, only son of the late President Corazon Aquino has just been proclaimed the next President of the Republic of the Philippines and former Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as the incoming Vice President.
I didn’t vote for either of them, but I [...]

Have you exercised your right to vote (in today’s Philippine general election) yet?
COMELEC has extended voting hours to 7PM today (May 10, 2010). But it doesn’t mean you should wait until the last hour before trekking to your precint. Vote early and make sure your vote counts.
It’s already 1PM and so far only minor glitches [...]

You can now check your respective COMELEC voting precint numbers online at http://www.comelec.gov.ph/precinctfinder/precinctfinder.aspx. This makes it easier and shortens the amount of time you need to find your voting precint on May 10, 2010  (Philippine) election day.
To search for your precint number,

Fill in all NAME fields completely as you indicated in your Application Form for [...]

I was so looking forward to voting this (Philippine) election year. I always try to exercise my right to vote. No matter how much widespread election rigging becomes, or the sheer amount of misinformation and popularity campaigns each candidate run.
In that one day, pen in hand and a “privacy” folder shielding my voter’s form, I [...]

Former President Cory Aquino’s remains is being transferred from La Salle Greenhills to the Manila Cathedral today.  I’m sure a lot of Filipinos have read the details or otherwise glued to the TV if you’re not on the streets yourself.
As it is true then, it is so now. Her story is intertwined with her husband’s. [...]