Philippine National Elections (But I casted my vote in Japan)

This year's presidential elections took a toll on us. With social media magnifying the bickering of the presidential supporters, one can't help but be ashamed of what we have become as citizens. Anyhow, instead of spending time arguing on who to vote for, I just made sure that I exercised my right of suffrage.

Since I am in Japan, the process is a bit different. We received our ballots via mail two weeks prior to the election day. The envelope contained 4 documents. 1. the ballot, 2. the seal, 3. the return envelope, and 4. the instructions.

After voting for my chosen candidates, I folded the ballot and inserted it in the return envelope. I closed it and sealed it properly. I dropped it in the nearest post box on the same day. It has to be mailed soon so it reaches the embassy on or before May 9th. Another option for us was to go to the embassy and cast our votes there.

Also, I could only vote for national government positions - president, vice president, 12 senators, and a party list. If I am in the Philippines, I can vote for local positions - mayor, vice mayor, city councilors, congressman, and board members.

Our elections is really personal since we our involved in electing even the highest government position. This is the democratic process. That is why it is important that we look at the candidates closer and listen to their platforms. I only had two criteria in choosing who to vote for. One must have a platform on education reform or upgrading the quality of education in the Philippines. And the other is, faith. God is still the highest authority over all the earth. God bless the Philippines!

Panggaon nato ang Pilipinas!

Mahalin natin ang Pilipinas!

Let's love the Philippines!

💚💕

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