Topic: Upcoming National election

Issue: Wise voter and a capable leader are what we need

“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities,” said

Dumbledore of one of my favorite books, Harry Potter.

Being a democratic nation, we are given the opportunity to select our country’s leaders

in a wonder called ‘election’. But in a country where authorities utilize their position for

graft and corruption and appreciate a monopoly of political control to the disadvantage

of match leaders called “political dynasty”. A few of them indeed resort to out of line in

the event that not illegal implies to keep their political rivals out of office: corruption,

fraud, violence, vote-buying and intimidation. Graft and corruption within the Philippines

has long been a subject of concern for those curious about improving the conditions in

the zone. The corruption of government authorities and the failure of administrative

leaders to utilize their position of control wisely has driven to progressing financial

hardship throughout the country and restricted its financial growth and social

development.

Democracy is ineffective unless voters educate themselves on governing decisions. A

democracy allows a person to cast a vote either specifically or through a preferred

representative on the issues that the government must manage. There’s no direction as

to how voters approach this duty. In spite of the fact that a few individuals will teach

themselves on each issue to offer an experienced conclusion, there’s no requirement to

go through all of this work. Someone can turn in a poll that is a straight-party ticket with

no consideration of the individual views or needs.

to choose a new leader – and possibly a new direction for the country. We presently

have a better ; a much better ;a higher; a stronger; an improved thought who this new

leader could be taking after the final week’s filing deadline for candidates for the May

election. And as the candidates start to maneuver. For position, it’s getting to be clear

there’s no anointed successor to Duterte who could be able to carry on the legacies of

“Dutertismo” – how his brand of populist politics has become known.

Counterclaim:

It’s important and necessary to vote, yet I come from a city with strong views that appeal

to mine anyways. Besides when I turned 18, I figured my vote wouldn’t even matter

since the majority of the city/state see the world the way I see it. I’m a young person, I

go to school and I’m responsible. Yet aside from that, voting has always seemed

pointless because there were many things that occurred in the time that I couldn’t vote

(like Noynoy Aquino ) that I did not approve of. Even now I don’t feel that voting is the

only or main way to be heard because there are still institutions of power deciding my

fate and future with certain laws and policies that make voting a challenge, no matter

who or what I vote for. We’re told, as in young people of color like me, that our voice

matters. Yet we’re not even taught how or why it does. Most youth could spend their

lives avoiding the topic of voting because it is not prioritized enough

Argument:

Our country’s problems are serious and manifold.

 Social injustice.
 Based on Studies, a bag of Ammonium Sulfate which is bought at P100 in Ukraine is

being sold in Mindanao at P1,000 to P1,500 because everything sold in this country,

from fertilizer to tractor, passes at least 5 to 7 marketing layers.

 Social injustice has been and is being committed against our Indigenous People.

Once upon a time, they were in control of the natural resource in this beautiful but

broken island of Mindanao. At present, according to the Study of the Development

Academy of the Philippines, 70% of the choicest of lands are in the hands of Trans-

National Corporations as plantations.

 Social injustice is where the farmers do not own the land they are tilling; and if they

do, do not control the mode of production and the marketing of their products.

 Economic Inequality

 The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted economic inequalities. Chronically

marginalized groups are contracting and dying from the virus at higher rates, and

those who can’t afford health insurance—as well as workers in demanding and

dangerous but low-paid “essential” jobs—are at greater risk.

 Poor standard of education.

 A 2018 study found that a sample number of 15-year-old Filipino students ranked

last in reading comprehension out of 79 countries. They also ranked 78 th in science

and math. One key insight from this study is it implies those tested mostly came from

public schools. Hence, the crisis also lies in the fact that a lot of Filipinos can’t read

or do simple math.
 Many public schools lack computers and other tools despite the digital age. Further,

a shortfall in the number of public school teachers is also one of the top issues in the

country due to their being among the lowest-paid state workers. Aside from that,

more than 3 million children, youth, and adults remain unenrolled since the school

shutdown.

 Filipinos from rich households or living in cities and developed towns have more

access to private schools. In contrast, less favored groups are more bound to deal

with lack of classrooms, teachers, and means to sustain topnotch learning.

Unless the issues are tended to and settled, we should wake up and live day after day

to stand up to them.

Conclusion:

In the event that we need our majority rule government to survive, we ought to all work

to have clean and legitimate decisions in 2022. We need presidential hopefuls who will

not have conversation waste and misrepresentations. We need to listen to the consoling

words from presidential hopefuls who can grant us a message of trust, not lose hope;

good faith, not negativity; candor, not lie. We should subject each candidate to

meticulous investigation and skepticism. We ought to be able to hold each trying

politician to account and hold him liable to his acts or wrongdoings once he’s in office.

Elections engage the individuals to induce freed or dismiss ravenous leaders who will

debauch their ill-fated countrymen. There’s a gulf between political promises and

accomplishments, and voters ought to not be hoodwinked by charlatans who will

guarantee anything just to induce chosen. Voters should think clearly and critically when

making their choices. They should realize the extreme consequences of their choices.
Voting is a privilege, which we must work out with extraordinary caution; we ought to not

take it for granted. Needless to state, our future, and our children’s, depend on it. Let’s

vote responsibly and elect a modern president who will see after our intrigue. Let’s not

sell out our people by casting our polls in favor of one who approaches us with bravado

and dishonest intentions. Nor should we offer our vote to the most elevated bidder who,

in case chosen, should use the advantages of his office to store up more privilege, pelp

and power. A president appreciates extensive control to alter the course of history. Each

voter should help shape the political preparation and progress the quality of political talk

in this country and upgrade the level of debate among the candidates. We need to

reboot or reset our political culture that will define to us the basic issues that need to be

clarified and tackled amid the campaign. We require a leader who can restore respect to

the office of the president. A president who will honor his words and whose public

professions can be relied upon by his individuals. Not one who talks with canal

language is unfit to be listened to by minors watching the TV amid the evening news.
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PURPOSES

Position Paper

Submitted by: Nable, Farrah Mae Q.

Submitted to: Mr. Jay Lord Limana