What are the National Elections?

National elections are very important to a certain degree. For me as a citizen, it is the culmination of our cooperation and involvement with our government. It affects every aspect of our country’s standards. Every corner would have an impact. As citizens, it is our right to vote. It’s been given to us that even before we knew about it. As a country that is established as a democracy, we would decide what we think is best for our society to live in solidity because we are the ones being affected. The national elections determine the people who will be our next rulers and leaders for the next phase. Through it, with our right to vote, we can decide who will be those people. In my opinion, the elections are the people’s voice. It is our chance to finally have our say. The results of this process would be fair. The victors of the elections would become the influences of our society that is why it is significant. This is where our country’s fate lies. The national elections also show our responsibilities and initiatives for our fellow citizens. In my opinion, it also reflects our communities. Although some people will disagree with the outcome, as a democracy that focuses on the majority of people, it would still serve justice. 

The national election of our country is near. At times we think to ourselves, ‘what are the best attributes or qualifications our leaders should have.’ Every country must have a leader. They must have a vision on what should our country should be for the years to come. They are the ones who will rule or look after us. They must know grasp the Filipino values to accommodate their promises. Looking back now, did we have an acceptable amount of leaders that did an adequate job ruling our country? The men and women we have now, are they making our country a better place? Or is it still the same as before? The men or women who will be the next pioneers in our society should be able to have a lasting effect. They should conduct effects that will enable change for the public. Our country suffers from crises and issues that need to be resolve: economy, education, health, agriculture and many more. Leaders should themselves in the people’s shoes to have a better connection with the ones you are having concerns on.

Written by:

Francis Angelo Reyes