From left: Dadah Kiram Ismula, lawyer Chel Diokno, and Akbayan party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña file their certificates of nomination and acceptance INQUIRER.internet/John Eric Mendoza
MANILA, Philippines — Because the thirty ninth anniversary of the Edsa Individuals Energy Revolution attracts close to, Akbayan party-list first nominee Chel Diokno on Sunday urged voters to honor the spirit of the historic rebellion by selecting the best candidates within the Might 2025 elections.
He stated voters ought to uphold the democratic values championed in the course of the revolution by collaborating within the electoral course of with discernment and integrity.
“The Edsa Individuals Energy 1 restored our belief within the electoral system and regained our proper to decide on our most popular candidates with out concern,” Diokno stated in Filipino.
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“Allow us to not waste this proper. Allow us to use it to vote correctly and select deserving officers who can do a lot for Filipinos and our nation,” he added.
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The human rights lawyer additionally suggested voters to critically assess the candidates’ observe information and achievements moderately than being swayed by marketing campaign guarantees.
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“Everybody will promise you the moon and the solar and the celebrities. We can not base our selection of candidates solely on what they are saying,” Diokno stated in a mixture of English and Filipino.
“We additionally want to have a look at their observe report. If they’ve been in authorities, what have they achieved as a public servant? If from the personal sector, what have they achieved for the group?” he requested.
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He additionally highlighted the significance of electing “transformational or servant leaders” who prioritize the nation’s pursuits over private positive factors.
“Somebody who really serves, not anticipating to be served. A frontrunner who prioritizes advancing the pursuits and welfare of all. That’s the transformational chief we must always all search for,” he added.
Diokno famous that 63 p.c of voters within the upcoming elections are younger folks, together with millennials and Gen Zs, underscoring their important affect in shaping the nation’s management.
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The human rights lawyer’s message got here because the nation prepares to commemorate the revolution that ended then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s dictatorship in 1986.
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The thirty ninth anniversary of EDSA Individuals Energy is on February 25.
