I. Introduction
Today, we can observe an imbalance of power and wealth among countries. There are inequalities on military strength and economic power that exist among nations. Power is controlled by the few. This imbalance has created a division between developing countries and developed countries.
Philippines is one of those developing countries who are facing a number of difficulties. Over the past years, our country has not experienced a continuous rapid economic growth unlike our neighbors who have done greatly to reduce poverty and have already overtaken us. Instead of a rapid economic growth, our country is experiencing a fast population growth. The government is having a hard time managing very little budgetary resources in order to meet the necessities of the expanding population. Our country is also experiencing poverty, poor productivity growth in agriculture, unequal distribution of land, corruption, high illiteracy rate, and the low quality of services.
What can we do now to improve the condition of our country?
Two months from now, the 2007 Philippine Midterm election will be held. Half of the seat of the senate and all the seats of the House of Representatives are being contested in the national elections. All positions in the local government ( governor, mayor, councilor, etc.) will be contested also.
Let us use this opportunity to choose the appropriate leaders. We need Leaders that can promote strong governance; Leaders that can create a stable economy that will attract more investors to invest in our country and boost business; Leaders that can establish a strong education system that will train engineers and scientists, and encourage young men and women to study hard(er); Leaders that can turn this society into a society that can make our dreams happen. We need leaders that can lean the imbalance of power at our side.
, PonCo for short, is a group of 5 sophomores of Philippine Science High School Main Campus. These 5 sophomores want to give you news and some insights regarding the midterm elections with the help of this site. We will give you information about the candidates who will be running for the national elections and local elections as well. We shall guide you in considering whom you should vote and whom you should not vote in the upcoming Midterm Election this May 14, 2007.
Vote Wisely!!! We care for your vote because your vote is important not only for us but for the county. The future of this country is in your hand! Your vote can make a difference in this country.
*stay tuned for more updates*
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