Erice bats for ‘issues-based elections’

MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice on Monday filed a bill seeking to require the candidates of all elective posts to submit their detailed campaign platforms and mandate their attendance to public debates as a way of promoting “issues-based elections.” In a statement, Erice said he filed House Bill No. 9297 to revitalize Philippine politics and shift elections away from personality politics and into concrete plans offered by candidates. “Elections should not be reduced to popularity contests or entertainment-driven campaigns,” he said. “The people deserve to know the plans, qualifications, and policy directions of those seeking public office.”  Under […]... Keep on reading: Erice bats for ‘issues-based elections’

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer