CANDIDATES and voters may have to focus on two things this coming elections: the youth vote and the required drug test.
The first could ensure victory; the latter could mean defeat!
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About 20 to 30 percent of the total number of voters this coming polls belong to the youth sector, according to the Commission on Population.
So young and yet so potent!
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"We must not underestimate the power of the young. To guarantee a good future for the country, it is urgent that they are socialized well so that they can make good choices when they exercise their right to vote,’’ says PopCom Executive Director Tomas M. Osias.
Educate them and court them!
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The drug test required by law for candidates will be strictly enforced, according to the Commission on Elections.
Candidates must take the high moral ground, not campaign "high!’’
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Candidates must submit the clean result of their drug test before campaigning says Comelec Chairman Benjamin Abalos.
Ibasura ang mga pulitikong durugista!
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FPJ reportedly charmed businessmen even without outlining his economic policy.
Call it the "silent’’ economic policy.
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PGMA won’t mind critics but will just continue improving the economy, says Palace spokesman Ignacio Bunye.
Call it the economic "push’’ policy!
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Other presidential candidates have yet to clearly spell out their economic policies.
No policy, no mistake!
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For the Year of the Monkey, seers say that politics, diplomacy, high finance, and big business will be engaged in one big poker game that is open to everyone willing to take a chance.
It will be an interesting year of bluffing!
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Advisory: Pres. GMA has advised the public not to panic about projected water shortage.
Drink less and seldom take a bath!
