Never Too Late to remind everyone the “TEN Commandments for Responsible Voting” as offered by The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPRCV), in time for our May 10 election which is just TEN days away! (Capitalizations and bold italics are mine.)

1. Thou shall vote according to the dictate of your CONSCIENCE.
2. Thou shall respect the decision of others in choosing their candidates.
3. Thou shall seek to know the moral integrity, capabilities, and other personal qualities of the candidates you will vote for.
4. Thou shall STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND the issues, platform, and programs of candidates and parties seeking your vote.
5. Thou shall NOT SELL your vote.
6. Thou shall not vote for candidates using GUNS, GOONS and GOLD.
7. Thou shall not vote for candidates with records of GRAFT and CORRUPTION.
8. Thou shall not vote for candidates just because of “utang na loob” (debt of gratitude), popularity, or “pakikisama” (camaraderie).
9. Thou shall NOT VOTE for candidates living an IMMORAL life.
10. Thou shall put the WELFARE of the country above all else in choosing the candidates you will vote for.