The May 2010 Elections in the Philippines

Philippine politics history has been well known for thethem, it can make them richer than business tycoons.
events that occur every election campaign period.Indeed, corruptions has lurked in most government
You can witness most of the politicians to performoffice in the Philippines. Their revenue bureau seems
on stage with different celebrities that have quite bigto be a structured organization with a process that
fees to pay for. But what is it that makes thiswill ensure check and balance. But this apparently
celebrities included on election agenda? Just likewould not suffice the objective of getting everything
anywhere else, they add up to the popularity and theaudited. That Department only collects tax. There are
mass appeal of the politicians they promote. Filipinossome municipalities that gives access to government
are well known to be an avid fan of each celebrity,officials to the city's budget. That makes it prone for
may it be local or international. The Philippines hascorruption.
always been a launching pad for a celebrity takingStill out in the news, you will notice every candidate
first step in show business. Classical Hollywood artistsincludes a platform of getting poverty resolved.
would always hold a concert every Valentine's day inThat's a clear statement that poverty is just around
the Philippines. Its always a sold out concert.the corner. Every candidate promises change to this
This observation has been linked to politics sinceknown fact about the Philippine economy. Sounds
most politicians running for office have alwaysexciting for Filipinos however this is not the first time
capitalized on it. They make it a point to always bethat someone would give such commitment.
associated with someone well known in the showbizCorruption has indeed cluttered the opportunity to be
industry. The Philippines had once had a Presidenteconomically advanced. Without resolution to it,
who was a former actor in the late 60's. Saidwhoever gets elected will not be able to change the
president was ousted after a couple of years inlives of every Filipino. Maybe what they need are
service due to some lawsuits against him. From thatleaders who will serve them unconditionally, selflessly
time on, it looks like people learned from theand would not intervene on money related
experience of putting a celebrity in the executivetransactions. Very few politicians have decided to sell
office. This was apparent during the next local andtheir real estate to give the proceeds to their
senatorial elections when some celebrities who ranconstituents. Most politicians after getting elected
for office lose the election.would make a good investments on government
Another thing to highlight is the incidents of killingsowned and subsidized businesses. Dirty politicking
related to elections. In local elections especially, thereindeed. With the experiences out of 3 people
were reported incidents of ambush which is allegedlyrevolutions that happened to the Philippines, we can
master minded by a rival candidate. Looking at thelook forward to a revolutionized politics that will be
compensation of each elected official, it will not makeimplemented after May 2010 elections.
them richer but considering the influence it will give