Free elections for a free Philippines
Senator Nene Pimentel chose to make an off-colored joke at the expense of Mar Roxas’ wife Korina Sanchez, a double entendre, with the sorry consequence of being censured second after he had uttered the words.
Contrary to the often quoted assertion of Noynoy Aquino that no new laws need be filed, I think a law on political campaigns should be filed that would specifically state that:
1. Political personalities and government officials are not allowed to appear in any advertisement or public announcement. By “not allowed to appear”, this should refer to any part of their body, any emblem or logo or art associated with their personality, etcetera.
2. Political announcements or advocacy should promote only ideas, acts, or assertions.
Halalan rooted in the word Halal could also be possibly connected in meaning with the latin “Vox populi, vox dei”.
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