Too much politicking, too little hope remaining

WITH just a month to go before the filing of candidacy for the 2019 mid- term elections, those seeking to run have become busier appearing in public events, shaking hands, and distributing dole- outs.

We should have no business with what they’re been doing if they are using their personal mon-

are intending to run for election are using public resources and time for self-promotion. That should worry everyone, especially at this time when the government has

Premature campaigning is no longer an election offense and aspirants are taking maximum advantage of the time prior to the official campaign period when their expenses and exposures will

already be regulated.

A 2009 Supreme Court ruling

then mayor Rosalinda Penera of Sta. Monica, Surigao del Norte town changed the rule on premature campaigning, which used to be an election offense under the manual election system.

So, the tarpaulins and relief goods printed with oversized names and faces of prospective candidates do not violate any law. But it shows their lack of delicadeza and moral values, particularly if they use these in the guise of performing their duties in their current positions in government.

A few days ago, on Aurora Boulevard in Cubao, I noticed tarpaulins hanging in front of business establishments that neither had a name nor face of a politician. It simply said: “

3rd district.” Obviously, the tarpaulin was referring to a has-been politician who wants to reclaim a congressional seat.

I am not going to mention