This coming May 9, 2016 is the National Election for our next government. Are you ready now to take step to a better government? The presidential and vice-presidential candidates are making their way to capture and get the sympathy of the voters. Who would you choose? I am glad that this is going to be my first time to vote. I see aspiring candidate for president and vice president that made take part of this National Election. Now that I am a registered voter, I should and must be aware of the issues of our government now. Unlike before I have no idea, what's going on like I don't care who will be next in line in the government. As we grow older, we are awakened because of the happenings in our country. This is now the time that we need CHANGE, not just for ourselves but also for the betterment of the country.
Let me share to you my experience and sentiments as well as I had my first experience attending a Vice Presidential Debate. I attended this debate not because of the incentives by our OR professor but I grabbed this opportunity to get to know well our aspiring vice president. How were I able to get this opportunity? I was able to sign up for the limited slots inside the Q. Pav. It's a first come, first serve basis. After I signed up on Google Docs, there were instructions given to us. Okay so that day we arrived earlier than the said time (just to make sure that we'll be accommodated) We went to Main Building to get our tyvek (it is identification for the said event) Since we arrived there earlier, that is the only time for their preparations. Good thing for Office of the Student Affairs volunteers they were able to managed the attendees well. We went to Q. Pav 15 minutes before 3PM. The place is surrounded by high authorities. There were supporters everywhere and even outside the gates of UST. It was organized well because of the sign and symbols (banners and tarpaulins) that will lead inside. There were gates for "Supporters", "Students Yellow tyvek", Students Red Tyvek", "Faculty and Administrative" you won't get lost. I think "red tyvek" and "yellow tyvek" identifies the place you are sitted, We were at the 2nd floor located. It's not bad because you'll still see the candidates from a far. The ambiance of the place is spacious and can accommodate everyone in the place.
The proper debate started at exactly 5PM. The hosts were Pia Hontiveros and Pinky Web from CNN Philippines. They've started introducing our Vice-Presidential candidates from Antonio Trillanes, Leni Robredo, Bong Bong Marcos, Gringo Honasan, Chiz Escudero and Alan Cayetano. They have lots of supporters inside clamoring for each candidates. They were asked several questions and they were able to answer it but of course you to weigh their answers. The candidates was able to clarify some issues at some point. I was appalled by this incident happened when the anti-Marcos protested in front of us. The moment Marcos stated his points on some issues the protesters barge in the front of the steel and they were shouting "NO TO MARCOS" I can't clearly hear what they were clamoring at. The authorities were stopping them letting them out of the vicinity. It was my first time to see live protesters. The debate lasted for 4 hours because of the statements/answers of each candidates.
I am really fortunate for this opportunity. I was able to know the sentiments of each candidates and characters as well. For Cayetano, I got frustrated because he keeps on pin points issues to Marcos which in fact it wasn't Marcos' fault at all. For Escudero, he's beating around the bush when answering questions, For Honasan, he remained calm at ease all throughout the debate. For Marcos, he was able to defend himself from the issues Cayetano is pointing out. For Robredo, his sincerity and dedication in serving the country was put up the debate. For Trillanes, the answers were somehow on point. The decisions is in our hands. We want a leader who knows how to handle our government.
BONG BONG MARCOS FOR VICE PRESIDENT
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