Archive for May, 2007

Coordinated Cheating »

Its May 29, about 15 days after the elections. And the COMELEC is still counting. Charges of cheating are beginning to surface throughout the country, with both political camps, GO and Team Unity hurling accusations against each other. As of this writing, COMELEC Commissioner Rene Sarmiento just resigned as Task Force Maguindanao head. Sources say, […]

Four Days Before D-Day »

In every village here, thousands, err, millions of posters mark every nook and cranny in the country. Its like fiesta. This fiesta, however, is one you’ll surely hate. For it involves death, destruction, gory, bloody.
Mike Enriquez said, Philippine elections is one of the most unique political phenomenon in the world. Why? Well, it needs for […]

State Sponsored Election Violence »

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a dramatic rise of election-related violence in the country. Since January, a total of 125 election-related violence had occurred throughout the country, translate: 4 incidents every day. Observers say, this is the most violent election in Philippine history since the Marcos era.
What’s more, it seems that the State is […]