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By ANNE EDNALYN V. DE LA CRUZ
Poll Violations, Irregularities, Violence in Lanao Special Elections
The very same reasons that caused a failure of elections in Lanao del Sur remain unresolved even with the June 3 special elections.
By IBON FOUNDATION
‘Election privatization’ is a phenomenon that is feared even in the most advanced countries as undermining an important democratic exercise such as the national elections.
“As an organization of people’s lawyers, we will make it certain that the outgoing Arroyo government will not escape prosecutions and be made accountable for crimes committed against the people,” said Filipino lawyer Edre Olalia, acting secretary general of the National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL)
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said bigger challenges await them in the 15th Congress not only due to the presence of the Arroyos and Marcoses but also because of the stature of steadfastness, commitment and dedication to the masses that Liza Maza and Satur Ocampo, who completed their last term in the 14th Congress, have established.
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By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The Commission on Elections constituting itself as a National Board of Canvassers for the senatorial and party-list elections has already proclaimed the 12 winning senators, but the winners in the party-list elections would have to wait until all election returns have been canvassed.
By IBON FOUNDATION
Will the incoming administration take the bold steps needed to ensure land distribution and enhance agricultural production? Will the president-apparent promote measures in favor of building and strengthening local industries?
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