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DO WE still have faith in Philippine elections?

I used to ask that question back in college in the midst of election fraud and the seemingly repetitive political history in the country. Together with other college friends, we organized a forum called Y! Vote: The Role of the Youth In Ensuring an Honest 2007 Elections that talked about reasons why the youth should participate in the vote. We invited government officials, spokespersons of various cause-oriented organization, and student leaders to share ideas. We also went to several places to encourage the youth to register and helped them learn how to make a wise choice in the election.

With the move to automate the election in 2010, the more should the youth be encouraged and educated about the Philippine electoral and political system.

In Makati City, various organizations worked together and established We Deserve Better, a series of forum on various relevant and timely issues. The very first forum, Elections 2010: THE HYPE ABOUT HIGH-TECH, Elections and Automoation in the Philippines, is happening tomorrow, November 25, 2008, 4:00 to 6:00 PM at JV del Rosario Hall, 4/F AIM Conference Center, Benavides corner Trassiera Streets, Makati City. Check out their website.

Registrations fees are P 200 (regular) and P 100 (students). Registered voters will get 10% off the registration fee. And here’s for the bloggers who are willing to attend, you’ll get free registration if you’ll bring your laptop to blog live! If you’re interested, you can REGISTER HERE.

If you can’t make it tomorrow (I’ve just received the email now), there are still forums coming up. I’m sure, they want us, bloggers, to spread the news.