Mona Dokainish: Philippines presidential elections just another popularity contest

The people of the Philippines go to the polls today with the holding of elections for the posts of president and vice-president as well as half of the 24 seats in the senate.

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The people of the Philippines go to the polls today with the holding of elections for the posts of president and vice-president as well as half of the 24 seats in the senate. Unlike other election years, this presidential campaign has raised some concerns.

Voters will have a hard time choosing between candidates who have no clear policy direction and who have turned the presidential election race into a popularity contest.


(L-R): Villanueva, Roco, Poe, Lacson and Arroyo
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