Trends sa #Halalan2025, alamin kasama ang political analyst na si Prof. Froilan Calilung
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00:00Fellow countrymen, the official filing of the Certificate of Candidacy for the election of 2025 has already started and it's already a hot topic because aside from the left and right preparations for the election,
00:12the names of the candidates have also become loud.
00:17The official filing of the Certificate of Candidacy for the election of 2025 has already started and it's already a hot topic because aside from the left preparations for the election,
00:25the names of the candidates have also become loud because aside from the left preparations for the election,
00:31the names of the candidates have also become loud because aside from the left preparations for the election of 2025,
00:34we will talk to the political analyst, Professor Froylan Calilong.
00:40Good morning, Prof.
00:41Good morning, Prof.
00:43Yes, good morning, good morning, Audrey, and good morning to all our viewers.
00:48All right, Prof., as mentioned earlier, the filing of the Certificate of Candidacy has already started and there are politicians who have already filed their COC.
00:57What are the trends that you noticed among the politicians who are running for the midterm election?
01:04Are there a lot of former politicians or are there a lot of new faces?
01:09Well, basically, the composition right now, we cannot say that the new faces are winning.
01:18Actually, there are a lot of comebacking politicians right now.
01:21There are a lot of seasoned politicians as well that are trying to vie again for the 2025 elections.
01:28We saw this in the senatorial slate of our President, their coalition, their alliance of Bago Pilipinas.
01:37We saw a lot of comebacking senators with the exemption of Abby Binay and the likes of Camille Villar.
01:46A lot of them are already in the field of politics.
01:50There are new faces that we can see that are just emerging in the world of politics.
01:58For example, here in Manila, I believe, there is a new chase.
02:05For example, I think Sam Versoza is actually trading his guns for the mayoralty candidacy for Manila.
02:15You know, filing a Certificate of Candidacy is still more, not just a procedural requirement.
02:22For me, it's more of a political statement.
02:25The first ones to file, of course, they want to show that they are ready,
02:30to show their supporters that they are ready to fight in the field of politics.
02:36The others that are about to file, sometimes they are still waiting for alliances,
02:44they are still waiting for the support of their constituents,
02:48and sometimes they are also waiting for sufficient funding for their election.
02:55Professor, this is Patrick. We have seen a lot of young candidates.
02:58But Audrey, we also noticed that there are people who filed as COCs, vloggers and content creators.
03:05Influencers.
03:06Yes, influencers. What do you think, Professor?
03:08How can they change the political spectrum? How can they have an influence here?
03:16Well, basically, they have a huge influence primarily because of their clout and their reach.
03:27Many of these vloggers, as we can see, I think this is Diwata who also filed,
03:33we can see that they have a huge influence in the country because they are seen every day.
03:40Actually, social media is being watched more than mainstream platforms.
03:49I think this will give them the necessary boost for their candidacy.
03:55But I think more than the popularity that these people actually possess,
04:00we still need to look into the very core of why we are trying to elect them in the first place.
04:06And I think it will redound to the competency, to the track record, to the experience,
04:12and to the capability as a whole.
04:14So that we can really get to know them or get to know them well.
04:18Of course, every year, we still have Nuisance candidates that will be weeded out by Comelec later on.
04:27We still have perennial Nuisance candidates.
04:31And of course, we are not taking away their rights as Filipinos to exercise their right to run for public office.
04:41Prof., Comelec has already removed the requirements on the financial capability and popularity of a candidate.
04:48So, do you think there will be more Nuisance candidates in the release of these restrictions or requirements by Comelec?
04:58Definitely, definitely. There will be more.
05:03But I think this is a way of Try of the Comelec, trying to level the playing field.
05:09Because sometimes, our political spectrum becomes too tight.
05:16Because the only thing that gives us a chance are the capabilities, the reputation, and the public image.
05:25So, we also would want to give the chance to other people.
05:29Even if they do not possess the financial capability, but then again, they are really willing to serve,
05:36and that they have the heart and the passion for public service,
05:39maybe we should give them a chance.
05:43So, I think this is a good move on the part of the Comelec.
05:47But eventually, later on, as a part of their ministerial function,
05:52they will determine who are the so-called Nuisance candidates.
05:58Prof., there are many who want to raise the standards or qualifications of the candidates who will run for various positions in the country.
06:07But why hasn't this changed yet, Prof.?
06:12Well, basically, because this is enshrined in the Constitution.
06:15We have minimum requirements set.
06:18Actually, one of the minimum requirements set even for the national government positions
06:24that are really high is just a basic literacy component.
06:28So, just the ability to read and write.
06:31And I think this actually goes side by side with the right of every individual
06:36to be a part of our political arena.
06:40Because if we're only going to put a barrier,
06:44if we're going to have limits that should only be pursued by those who have studied,
06:50effectively, we are ostracizing or separating people who have no ability to study.
06:57But they also have the desire to serve.
07:00But in my opinion, this could have been a barrier in the first place.
07:05But now, we have universal access to tertiary education.
07:10Everyone has the ability to study and get a college degree, technically.
07:14So now, if you can't study and finish your college degree, it's already on you.
07:20It's no longer a problem on the part of the government.
07:23So, I think it's high time that we also try to increase the level of competency and the requirements,
07:30particularly on the academic front, of those who are pursuing the political arena.
07:35Because it's not a joke.
07:37It's not easy for them to move the world just in case they will win.
07:42So, there are many of us who are winning,
07:45but sometimes they don't know what they will do after they secure the victory.
07:49So, I think it's imperative that we also try to see how we can change these qualifications.
07:57Because this is going to be for the benefit of everyone, practically.
08:00Okay. As the last question, Pro,
08:02do you think that it's time for us to elect?
08:05Do you think that the mistakes of the voters or the Filipinos,
08:09where are we now for the midterm elections?
08:14Well, it's sad to say.
08:16Our political maturity, I think, is still trying to develop.
08:23We are still not at the level where we can say that we are already politically mature.
08:29Because we are looking at the component of our voting public.
08:34There are still many of us, the so-called masses,
08:38and they comprise the majority of the voting electorate.
08:42They don't really understand the dynamics.
08:48That's why voter literacy is very, very important.
08:51For example, when it comes to choosing a party list,
08:54many of our fellow Filipinos don't know which party list to choose.
08:58Sometimes, they choose a party list.
09:01Sometimes, they shade three or four party lists when, in fact, they should only choose one.
09:05So, I think at that level, it's still problematic.
09:09And then, of course, there's still our perennial problem regarding both buying and corruption during elections.
09:16We haven't gone past that.
09:18And I think the reason for this is, of course, we are still very much mired in poverty.
09:23And this election is being used as a vehicle,
09:27especially by our fellow Filipinos living in Leylayan,
09:30so that they can get funds from the candidates.
09:36And I think it undermines the integrity of the elections in very important political institutions.
09:44So, I think one of the ways by which we can counter this is by effective information dissemination.
09:50You, in the media, really will play a big part in this.
09:54Social media can also be used.
09:57Hopefully, there won't be too many fake news that will proliferate,
10:01so that our fellow Filipinos can really be helped.
10:04We need to be patient and analyze carefully,
10:06and to have what we call ripe and meaningful discernment.
10:11Because this is going to guide us in our choice for these elections,
10:15and it will guide our country again for the next three years.
10:19This election of 2025 is very important.
10:23The COC fighting is still long, until October 8, right, Audrey?
10:28So, the public still has a lot to wait for,
10:32and there will be a clear view on the upcoming elections.
10:36Thank you very much, Professor Froilan Calilong.
10:38Thank you, Professor Froilan Calilong, for sharing with us and giving insight
10:43on what will happen in the election of 2025.
10:47Thank you very much, Prof.