Barangay Election, does it really necessary?

it's part of democracy. It's best that each of us could get advantage of our right to vote. It may cost millions but we just have to realize that it's small amount in exchange to choose which among the candidates will become our leaders. It's a fact that not everyone running are qualified that's why we have to choose wisely because the success or failure of that leader will depend on the voter.

I think some of the positions are necessary but others are just there for show or to have their families reap some cash out of the government. I don't really think most of the positions are necessary because I haven't approached one of them since I started paying taxes.

The barangay elections in the Philippines is becoming more politicized. I know that the barangay chairmen and councilors do have great contribution to the barangay, yet it is the election that seems very intriguing. Many candidates do buy votes.

Yes, it is still necessary.In the context of democracy, even the smallest unit of government such as the unique barangay system in the Philippines played an enormous role in the advancement of well being for the citizens that constitute therein. As everyone has the right to access to education, health services and other services provided by the government. Attention should be given in details even to this unit in our system.

I was not a big fan of baranggay elections until I experienced first hand what they can for me - well, at least here in Marikina. A year ago my employer asked all of us to submit some documents. I went to our baranggay hall for my residence certificate. Everybody was so accommodating there and then even pointed me to the right direction in securing my other requirements. And then Ondoy happened, and it was the baranggay who helped us with the cleaning-up. After that, I realized how useful our baranggay is.

Yes, we all must vote. Barangay election is very important because this is when we choose leaders that we can talk to directly. The barangay officials are the ones who are among us in our community. They are the ones we can easily approach for problems and issues that needs solutions. They see the real situation in the smallest unit of society and they are the bridge between people in the community and higher officials for services and other concerns. I call on everybody to vote the person who is willing to serve and not corrupt.

I think they are very important. The baranggay kagawads in our place are very active. Because every night, they have some of their people taking rounds to check our area. Even though they have the smallest position, but they are still helping the government. So I am voting this October 25.

Yes it is necessary even it would cause our government millions even billions. One thing we can do to make it worth it is to choose wisely. Don't vote someone beacuse his friend, relative or your "kumpare".

It is important to participate elections wither its national or local. Because you will get lots of benefits also in return. For me I don't care if they wasted hundred of millions as long as it is not comes from corruptions of some government officials. As you stated we can never stop them all we can do is choose the right one to replace irresponsible officials in their respective place.

Well it is necessary but if it is really needed by the government then no. Its just another way of corruption. why do you need a political official for a few blocks of land?

I had a phone call coming from my mom earlier and she scolded me because I don't plan to go home to our province. Honestly, I'm not interested. I had so much during the past election and now I already lose interest.

Hello there, I believe and this is a matter of opinion that the experienced politicians have always start from the lowest level, and that is an official of being in the barangay. since barangay is one of the executive jobs directly connected with the people, it's best that we take this seriously as well. I don't understand why the congress would dare stop Barangay whereas the Law makers are not directly involved with ordinary people in terms of their ordinary problems. besides, what is the substitute for barangay unit if there's no alternative in handling problems of the local communities. In my experience, the barangays had been closest government unit to turn problems to. like local feuds and fights among that community. that's why we have barangay tanod. cost are necessary. they are the most important part of the government as they are locally handling directly with the people.

It would be better if the barangay has only a brgy. capitan elected like back in our history that the cabeza de barangay is the only official leading the barrio. This councils are just running for salaries/honorarium but not to serve at all. And yes this election is only another way how corrupt officials can benefit more money from government fund :(

I think having these elections are necessary even when some of the other positions are not that necessary. Try imagining it if we won't have any barangay officials. We are even a mess with them around trying to settle things, what more if they weren't there? But you may say that if they weren't there, wouldn't life be a little better? Maybe, maybe not.

Yes, i still think it is necessary. Who would lead us and hear us on our own barangay issues and problems? The largest sectors can't even make or do their jobs fast, how much more if those little issues that can be solve by these lower sectors of the government would be a problem to them as well.

The Barangay has been basic political unit of the Philippines even before the Spaniards landed on our country's shores. The Barangay has been a part of our tradition/heritage from our ancestors. Therefore, we must preserve its essence and continue to pass it on to the next generations. On October 25, 2010, Monday,the people's voices shall be heard once again from different voting precincts nationwide to elect their favorable candidates their barangays as leaders whom they trust to carry out their duties to improve their community.