Elections in the Philippines have lost their luster, becoming distasteful and fraught with challenges. The system is flawed at multiple levels, with voters failing to prioritize crucial issues, electoral processes losing credibility, and dynasties continuing to dominate the political landscape. Voters must shift their focus from name recognition to the competency and integrity of candidates. Citizens should evaluate candidates based on their commitment to enacting public policies that address their well-being in the short and long term.

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