Philippines Election Journal

Join Automated Elections 101: A Step-by-Step Guide Webinar on May 7

2010-04-30T19:18:00.007+08:00

Everyone is invited to join this free webinar on Automated Elections 101: A Step-by-Step Guide this May 7, 2010 from 7 pm to 9 pm.This is a two (2) hour discussion of the different phases of the automated elections.Our resource persons are Atty. Milabel R. Mujer and Atty. Yvette P. Chua. They are among the consultants of the University of the Philippines Institute of Government and Law Reform (

Noy Watch launched to track election anomalies

2010-03-27T10:49:00.006+08:00

Just got a heads-up that Noynoy.ph, the official website of presidential candidate Noynoy Aquino, has launched Noy Watch - an interactive platform to help interested parties track election anomalies as they unfold in and around the Philippines. It is a collaborative citizen-driven monitoring for the Philippine 2010 election. The map is meant to

Supporting the Yahoo! Purple Thumb Campaign

2010-03-22T07:07:00.004+08:00

Janette ToralOriginally uploaded by EarthlingorgeousOne of the election advocacies I supported recently is the Yahoo! #YourPurpleThumb campaign. This is where opinions of the Yahoo! Philippines users community are encouraged to be shared and let their voices be heard.Last February, in the Yahoo! Philippines Purple Thumb launch, I also talked about the significance of social media in the coming

Solita Monsod´s C-5 "Analyses" – Errors and consequences - Senator Manny Villar C5 Controversy

2010-02-14T09:27:00.007+08:00

Like many Filipinos, seeing politicians throwing mud at each other has become a normal process during elections. However, this specific controversy, the C-5 project involving Senator Manny Villar is a very serious one.The beauty of it though, as the discussion staled in the Senate, the public is now the one actively discussing it allowing us regular readers and citizens look at it outside the

A Strong Leader A Strong Nation - Speech of Senator Manuel "Manny" Villar

2010-02-10T22:25:00.005+08:00

I just got an email from Rene Azurin where he said, "Folks: I heard this speech delivered this noon at the Makati Business Club presidential forum and it was very well received (standing ovation) by what has always been a Noynoy crowd. From comments I heard after, I suspect it caused some people in the audience to change their minds. Anyway, I grabbed this text from a Villar website so you can

Join iVote on February 9: Conversation with 2010 Philippines Presidential Candidates

2010-02-02T22:11:00.004+08:00

Just got this invitation that is meant to all young Filipinos - students, professionals, and changemakers.With the May 2010 Elections just four (4) months away, Filipinos regardless of voting age need o become actively involved and vigilant on issues relating to electoral politics and the public agenda.Asia Society, in partnership with IPVG Corp. is spearheading an event that will serve as a

Manny Villar Ad Campaign Goes Viral

2010-01-30T11:48:00.007+08:00

At the Viral Ideas webinar today, I tackled how presidential candidate Senator Manny Villar latest advertising campaign (Naging Mahirap) has gone viral. Found more than 80 variations of his latest ad being spoofed, covered, re-interpreted, and commented on. I noticed that the various videos have:Parents showing off their kid(s) in singing the jingle.Groups of people (neighbors, students, friends)

Task Force 2010 forum on the Open Election System

2009-02-04T14:57:00.003+08:00

Wish to attend this but will be in Legazpi City. However, for those of you who have time, it will be great if you can attend.---------------------------------------TASK FORCE 2010, in partnership with the Center for People's Rights and Participation (CPRP)and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) cordially invites you to:PANANAGUTAN FORUM: "The Open Election System"by former COMELEC Chairman ATTY.

Putting young blood in Congress

2008-12-08T08:59:00.005+08:00

I just got this e-mail from Rissa (lawyer and used to work for two prominent Senators) who gave me permission to post edited snippets of her letter in this blog:"Hello there. My law classmates and I are thinking of pursuing a cause - Putting young blood in Congress by setting up an online search for a new breed of legislators. Our premise is if we want change then maybe it is about time to

Poverty in the Philippines

2008-10-15T10:19:00.010+08:00

In preparing an entry for Blog Action Day, I found this book published by the Asian Development Bank titled Poverty in the Philippines: Income, Assets, and Access. Read it and be enlightened. I made a mind map as a brief interpretation on what was discussed in that publication.(click on the image above to see its full size)The concerns mentioned is more or less cited in the Philippines 2010

Are there ARMM-based bloggers?

2008-08-30T20:59:00.003+08:00

I'm not sure how to answer that question as my search for some did not yield success. Inquirer noticed it.I got a few inquiries back then and even entertained the idea of having anonymous bloggers on board. But I guess ARMM is one area where blogging won’t blossom soon unless attention in developing the community is made.That is why I’ve urged organizers of blogging activities, especially in

Bloggers Election Handbook: A guide for the aspiring citizen journalist

2008-08-29T15:46:00.008+08:00

Since November last year, I have been advocating for the creation of a Bloggers Election Handbook. This idea was inspired by Luz Rimban and was discussed during iBlog Mini '07 and iBlog4.So finally, here is the initial outline or mind map on what will be its content. The structure here is based on focusing solely on the conduct of elections.(Click the mindmap for a bigger image)The following

Philippines 2010 Elections Campaign Station in Social Networks

2008-08-04T06:48:00.003+08:00

More and more Filipino Internet users are embracing social networks to connect with their peers, customers, and constituency. Last Thursday, I received a call from GMA 7 to be interviewed on the use of social networks by politicians.Questions that were asked, as far as I can recall, includes:What can you say about politicians exploiting social networks?My answer: I think exploit is not the

Integrating election bloggers with mass media

2008-05-18T08:53:00.006+08:00

Martin Perez posted an interesting question if there is a strategy in place of integrating the blogosphere with mass media in relation to the upcoming 2010 elections.The idea of getting bloggers involved in the 2010 elections popped out after Manuel L. Quezon III's talk at iBlog3 and after observing how bloggers took a role in the 2007 elections where some even got the chance to join a campaign

iBlog4 Afterglow

2008-04-27T10:19:00.048+08:00

Every iBlog event has its own big bang as it features new and regular faces that reflects the growth of blogging and the community of bloggers.My sincerest congratulations and thanks goes to JJ Disini, John Fajardo, and the UP-ISP team for continuing this advocacy year after year. Sponsors like Yehey, Morph Labs, WikiPilipinas, Alfox Computer Center, and Buddy Gancenia made this event feasible as

Looking for ARMM Election Bloggers

2008-04-04T13:21:00.008+08:00

Hello everyone. In preparation for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections this August 11, 2008, I am currently looking for bloggers who can contribute in this blog from Tawi-Tawi, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Basilan, and Maguindanao.Expected posts to be submitted includes:Congressional seat profilePolling booth locationsCandidates informationFinancial infoActivities (follow)Campaign

Important Issue in Philippines Election 2010: Corruption and Accountability

2008-02-29T04:00:00.005+08:00

Like most Filipinos who got to watch the correspondent episode "Kung Di Ukol, Bubukol" (1, 2, 3, 4), there's a great sense of pity and hopelessness on the situation of our country today.The said episode showed how the relationship between China and the Philippines had improve in this present administration. This reminds me of the controversy that emerged on the acquisition of National

From People Power to 2010 Elections

2008-02-26T06:36:00.005+08:00

Many thanks to Lester for his post "Paalala ng Pasimuno ng People Power" as it gave me the necessary perk up to do this blog post.People Power II have not participated or given support to People Power. I was raised in a family surrounded by relatives who appreciated the time of Ferdinand Marcos. So when the 1986 People Power revolution was happening, as expected, we were glued to pro-government

Thank you: Cebu Bloggers and Planning for Visayan Bloggers Summit

2008-02-08T10:32:00.000+08:00

Many thanks to Sun.Star (Nini Cabaero, Max Limpag, Marlen Limpag and the web team) for hosting the Cebu Bloggers Meet-Up last night at iBrowse Internet Cafe.Here are some of the photos taken at the event. Please share your photos as well.The meet-up program started around 7 pm with Nini Cabaero giving a welcome to everyone. Afterwards, i presented the idea of bloggers participating actively in

February 7: Cebu Bloggers Meet-Up

2008-02-02T02:27:00.000+08:00

Late last year, I have been chatting with Max Limpag about Blogging for the Philippines 2010 Elections and agreed to organize a similar session in Cebu. Finally, here it is.Thanks to Sun.Star, we will be having a small bloggers get together hoping to share developments about this. This will be at I-Browse Internet Cafe, Ground Floor, Quest Homes Dormitory beside Cebu Doctor's University (fronting

My FAQ on Election Blogging in the Philippines

2008-01-28T06:21:00.001+08:00

Here are some questions I get to receive on the subject of election blogging in the Philippines. Feel free to share your insights. 1. Can you tell us what's been going on in the blogosphere (and the Internet) with regards to politics / 2010 elections?Movements in the blogosphere has started as early as last year. We will see more ordinary citizens (e.g. Kevin Ray Chua, Team Gordon 2010)

How can bloggers participate effectively in the 2010 Elections?

2007-11-25T20:18:00.000+08:00

This is a draft concept paper that I just gave to the University of the Philippines College of Law Internet Society Program for project consideration. It is hope that more established interest groups will join and collaborate to make this project concept a reality. Note that this concept paper may be subject to change.Here's a copy of the presentation material I discussed last November 24.-------

Bloggers as Election Watchdog

2007-11-25T19:36:00.000+08:00

When the idea of having a blogging and the 2010 elections forum first came to mind, Luz Rimban is one of those I consulted about it. Last Saturday, that finally happened with Luz, Atty. JJ Disini, and Rachel Khan in the panel.Luz shared her perspective on bloggers acting as election watchdogs (presentation material). She started by citing the various gaps noticed by CMFR in the 2004 and 2007

November 24: iBlog Mini: Blogging and the 2010 Elections

2007-10-12T12:01:00.000+08:00

I'm currently organizing an iBlog Mini forum this November 24, Saturday, 9 am to 12 noon, at the UP College of Law.The theme for the said event is: Blogging and 2010 Elections. Will post exact room info and names of resource persons as soon I get confirmation. This event will be formally announced as well in the iBlog website next week.Here's the agenda.9:00: Welcome remarks - Bloggers as

Automated Elections in 2010?

2007-07-08T16:01:00.003+08:00

I recently received a question asking if there's enough time to automate the 2010 elections.It will be helpful to know if Filipinos are amenable to the idea of automated elections in 2010. An updated survey will surely be helpful to have an updated view on this. As long it is introduced by a credible COMELEC leadership, it can be done.As Ducky Paredes kept emphasizing, election related