Its More Fun (In Politics) In The Philippines
By Tokz
@ilocosboy (45156)
Philippines
October 17, 2018 5:33am CST
The heat is on.
Its election fever now. This is the last day of filing of certificate of candidacy or COC in my country.
"Join the fun" as one of the candidate for senator said, Juan Ponce Enrile- the oldest candidate and one of the oldest figure of Philippine politics.
"Its more fun in the Philippines" as the former Tourism battlecry of the country said.
Why more fun? In Makati City its the fight between Binay siblings. In my province, two father are fighting as mayor in the municipality while their respective sons are fighting the gubernatorial seat.
And so many cases like this: brother versus brother, father versus child, or the trinity of them in one town, father for mayor, wife for vice mayor, son/daughter for councilor, board member or higher post.
Its really more fun the Philippines... including politics.
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19 responses
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
Because I am always at the office, I haven't heard as to who are the relatives or sibling who are fighting against one position.
So, who are the Binay siblings fighting one another? And who are those two fathers fighting as mayor in your municipality and respective sons for gubernatorial seats?
But I have heard about Enrile, 94 year old running for senator and the two senators who are in jail because of administrative cases , are still running for senatorship.
Indeed, here in the Philippines, everyone wants to be in politics. One will not wonder why anymore. 
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
@ilocosboy You can sense how greedy the politicians are. When they become in power, they don't want it out of their lives anymore.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
Welcome to the satire, parody and sarcasm of Philippine politics. It has been like this since the day I was born.
In Makati City its Binay siblings.
In my province, Chavit Singson is running for mayor in Narvacan town of Ilocos Sur, he's facing the scion of this town Edgar Zaragoza.
However, there sons Ryan Singson will seeking reelection and will face Zuriel Zaragoza, mayor of Narvacan now.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
I posted a joke for my friends on FB with this: "Hey, it's election time and I'm running for Mayor! I don't have a Vice because I don't drink, smoke or gamble." 
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
@ilocosboy No but I got many messages of support from friends and "fans" in our cooperative LOL! Even a friend promised that her group in the church will campaign for me hahaha!
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
That was a nice interaction in your facebook account then.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
That was an intellectual joke.
Did someone offered themselves as your vice?
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
It is definitely very interesting this coming elections since the politicians are really onto each others throat especially in the local election. The National position for the senate looks interesting that some of the administrations chosen candidate are really funny. Most are just blind followers of the President that is why they are there. I just hope that voters will be more choosy who to vote and not just base on popularity because most politicians are vying for that to convince the electorate.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
@ilocosboy I hope that soon it would be the trend. Many still consider our election as popularity contest and those that are close to the President usually wins because the entire government resources are at his disposal.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
I will not vote popular showbiz personalities and also trapos who have been senators when I learn to vote.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
And it goes to the lowest level of government like a networking scheme.
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@JudyEv (341743)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Oct 18
@ilocosboy I'm glad you can laugh about it but it's very sad really. I'm glad it doesn't happen here.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
Its really sad. This is one tradition thst cannot be change, I mean involving lots of money.
We are changing so many traditions and customs but why we can't change this.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
Oh there are and lots of them. Its not only riots but vote buying which I'm sure will have higher rates now because of inflation . Yes it is also affected.
. Yes it is also affected.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct 18
Politics seems more like a family business there in country. It is same in India. It runs in family.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
The biggest family monkey business, you invest big to corrupt bigger money after winning.
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@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct 18
@ilocosboy We have one family who believe that it is their birthright to be in power and they get too restless if they are not. Now country has become smarter and I hope they will not come to power on the basis of their inheritance.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
In here we call it political dynasty-- the power is pass to the wife, children, and grandchildren.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
Greatest entertainment we have... Ha ha.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
And officially the show starts now. Lets just hope it wont be an action movie where there is shootings and killings.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
@ilocosboy Hopefully but it is inevitable sometimes. Politics is a dangerous game.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
Actually, in our nearby province, La Union, it has begun. A mayor was killed two weeks ago.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
Very nice perception, that's also includes me, a big no as politician.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
18 Oct 18
Politics is the reason though why I decided to left and never look back. I love the country and it has been my home for years and people had been nice to me but the people getting elected....
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
5 Nov 18
@ilocosboy The next President is either Marcos, Pacquiao or Mocha.... I have a reason to not comeback.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
19 Oct 18
Its sad people got phobia in politics, which is not supposed to be.
@jobelbojel (35987)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
I don't have any idea that the election is in 2019. Not a fan of politics.
@jobelbojel (35987)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
@ilocosboy for the money but they don't think about their title in the government.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
But many are so interested because the big amount of money during election.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
18 Oct 18
@ilocosboy Oh my goodness, arriving to kill is horrible.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
That's how they keep the throne. Not all but there politicians like that existed.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
It was not at all, in fact some politician resort to kill just to ensure the position or win the election. But its satire of politics now in my country.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
I think many girls will vote for him. Then will be the mayor when her Ate Sarah become senator.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
One big riot family 
. Oh my, politics here is so different.
. Oh my, politics here is so different.1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Oct 18
@ilocosboy i completely agree with you a thousand percenty. dynasty too, if it were a television series.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
Its three; carnival and killing field and business
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
18 Oct 18
It's no fun here during elections. It is more ranting and raging.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
The same here, we have also like that.
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@pinoycity (575)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
I hope Filipinos have already learned and be more wise in choosing their leaders. Its not fun when prices of basic goods are going up. In November, minimum fare will go up.
These are all products of government mismanagement. We should not be blinded anymore by those promising to get rid of our problems in 3-6 months.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
Lets not vote also the showbiz personalities who are just popular with their names.
@Letranknight2015 (52072)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
I really had no idea that it's going to be Election next year after seeing pictures of people applying for their candidacy.
@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
19 Oct 18
Haha, crazy. That’s one of the reasons why I don’t watch the news anymore.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
20 Oct 18
Me too, I am not watching anymore... I switch to cartoons like Naruto
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