As we honor Pinoy Labor force, let us also Elect a Leader Worthy of the Seat of Power and Service

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Today, I greet all those in the working class—a fruitful Labor Day. While everyday is a challenge to make both ends meet, I pray that all workers continue to persevere for the right reason, hope and dreams you have in life for you and your loved ones.

Also, I would like to take this as an opportune time to remind all VOTERS not to let go of your rightful chance to cast your vote on May 12. We will be voting because we are electing a leader that can help us realize and have better national and local government, social services, medical attention, economic upliftment, labor opportunity, transportation relief, safety, security, and a lot more other things that can help in our day-to-day life. So please, on May 12, go out and vote.

But please DO NOT VOTE according to the so-called survey’s top SENATORIAL, CONGRESSIONAL or MAYOR contenders. Surveys are made to influence public opinion. Those who responded to the surveys are only a portion of individuals, either randomly selected or chosen to reply to a set of questions according to desired response. And most of the time those included in the poll are given names that are meant only to be included in the desired “ winnable” candidates. So technically, surveys are commissioned to suit the survey commissioner’s bias, not to mention the areas whose bailiwick can be for or against the target or opposing candidates.

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Also, this midterm election has more than sufficient candidates that can be merited for his/her platform of governance, heart for public service, education, experience, background, and capabilities and NOT ONLY for political affiliation, popularity, good looks, and money. Let us all learn from the lessons of the past. If you will allow money to dictate your vote you will also carry the brunt of your choice until the next election, and for how much? But if you will risk to vote the right one, we can look forward to a much better, peaceful and brighter future for us all and for the future generations. 

Remember, if we—Filipino voters will continue to allow these unworthy elected officials to represent us whether in senate, congress, local government offices, party-lists, provincial board, and city councils no Labor Day will be enough and sufficient to give our Filipino labor force pride and justice to their works and sacrifices.