Barangay Election Matutuloy?
Are you in favor of proposals to postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections scheduled this year? Elpidio Que, Vigan: Yes. First, we do not have the money to fund the exercise. Second, P-Noy needs to transform first the mindset of incumbent barangay officials, since most of them have been corrupted. Renato Taylan, Ilocos Norte: It has to be held as scheduled. Postponement only creates confusion and anxiety among those who are involved in the electoral exercise. Too expensive Johann Lucas, Quezon City: Yes, I’m not sure if we have a budget allotted for this purpose. But even if we do, it’s still too expensive since we just held national and local elections. It’s just too much for our country. Aries Dy, Quezon City: I am in favor because the exercise is costly. Maricel Maralit, Naga City: Yes, because by postponing it, the government would save about P4 to P5 billion. Not bad considering that we’ve just been through a costly national elections. Sam Curameng, Pangasinan: Yes,...