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10/04/2024

🌟 Introducing Thrifting Thrifting Little Stars! 🌟

Join us on a journey of giving back and spreading joy with gently used clothes that shine like stars in the night sky! Inspired by the beloved children's song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," each thrifted garment holds a special sparkle waiting to be discovered by its new owner.

Dive into our online treasure trove of pre-loved clothing curated by the passionate members of UP CRAdLe. From trendy tops to comfy bottoms, our collection offers affordable fashion finds priced between 50 to 150 pesos. Every purchase contributes to a sustainable cycle of giving and reusing, making a positive impact on both your wardrobe and the world.

Your support of Thrifting Thrifting Little Stars goes beyond scoring stylish steals – it directly benefits our mission to provide financial assistance to UP CRAdLe. With your help, we're gearing up for our upcoming outreach event on April 27, as part of the CRAdLe Month Celebration. Together, we can empower children and brighten their futures with love, education, and opportunity.

Join us in making a difference, one thrifted treasure at a time! Catch us this April 13 and let your purchases sparkle with purpose. ✨

01/12/2022

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔: 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲

Saan aabot ang bente pesos mo? 💵✨

You only need to donate PHP 20 to help the kids and you have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes! 😲❣️

Sa "Bente Para sa Bata" project ng UP CRAdLe, makakatulong ka na sa mga bata at puwede ka pang manalo ng up to PHP 3000 cash at PHP 4,000 worth of e-vouchers. So what are you waiting for? Magbigay na ng bente para sa bata! 👥

Kindly read the photo on how to join, the raffle prizes, and our list of wonderful sponsors. 🎟

Donate now and register here: https://bit.ly/BPSBRaffle

GRAND RAFFLE DRAW: December 20, 2022

Sponsored by:
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FranchiseManila.com
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Co-presented by:
UP Halcyon
PLM CRAdLe

Together with:
UST CASA
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MEDIARTRIX - UST
Development Initiative

Official Media Partners:
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Special Thanks to:
UP Runggiyan
UP Diliman College of Science Student Council
UP SAMANA (Samahang Mag-aaral na Nagkakaisa)
UP JMA
UP Manila CAS Student Council

Photos from Choosy Ako's post 07/10/2021
Photos from Help Pilipinas's post 13/09/2021
31/08/2021

Grabe! Noong 1935 lang pala ang pinaka-unang national elections. That was just 86 years ago! Baka naabutan pa 'to ng mga lolo at lola nyo. Kaya wag na kayong magpapahuli!

30 days na lang before the last day of voter registration! Kung hindi ka pa nakapagpapahistro, visit https://magparehistroka.com/ or COMELEC to know the steps on how to register.

See you sa susunod na eleksyon!

Source: http://malacanang.gov.ph/74669-elections-of-1935/

Timeline photos 16/08/2021

18,180 ELECTIVE SEATS

This is the total number of seats up for grabs in the 2022 national and local polls, according to the Commission on Elections.

READ: https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/national-local-seats-posts-up-for-grabs-2022-polls-philippines?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Timeline photos 11/08/2021

Exercise your right to vote in the 2022 elections. Register now! GUIDE: https://www.rappler.com/hustle/adulting/ways-register-to-vote-philippines-covid-19-pandemic

Photos from Now You Know's post 24/07/2021
Timeline photos 17/06/2021

60 Million Registered Filipino Voters!! ✊🏻

Nasa ating mga kamay nakasalalay ang kinabukasan ng ating bansa. Maging matalino at wais sa pagboto ng mga susunod na lider.

Laging tandaan, maging "Choosy" sa .

Link ng pagpaparehistro online: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/cef1

60 MILLION REGISTERED VOTERS 🇵🇭

We're getting there! 💪 This is 2 million shy of the Comelec’s projection of 62 million registered voters for the 2022 elections.

https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/comelec-report-registered-voters-as-of-june-2021

14/06/2021

Rehistradong botante ka na ba?

Kung hindi pa, madali lang magparehistro. Narito ang requirements.

BASAHIN DITO ang kaugnay na ulat: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/29/21/parang-awa-niyo-na-comelec-commissioner-pleads-qualified-voters-to-register

Photos from Choosy Ako's post 09/05/2021

Choosy Ako: Voter's Education Campaign

Choosy Ako is a project under the Power Up: Leadership Bootcamp that aims to promote and develop voter education in the Philippines, especially for its youth.

This 7-part infographic series that started from April 10 and commenced on April 30 tackled different topics regarding the election and voting process. It could not have been possible without the cooperation and support of our valued partners. We want to express our gratitude for your continued support and cooperation in this regard. Thank you so much for the role that you have played alongside us. We are also grateful to each and everyone who has read and shared our infographics posts - we hope that you have learned from our series, and apply such learnings in the future.

We believe that this campaign is only a first step towards achieving a better place for every Filipino and the next steps will depend on how we exercise our right to vote. Always remember to be critical of the candidates - their backgrounds, stances, credentials, and platforms.

Laging tandaan maging choosy ngayong halalan!

MAGING MAPILI BAGO PUMILI.

Photos from Choosy Ako's post 07/05/2021

Last April 30, 2021 we capped off our infographic series with an insightful video featuring Prof. Danilo Arao. From the start until the end, we hope that our team was able to provide relevant information that could change the way the Filipino youth perceives the elections.

This series would not have been possible without the support of our partners. We are truly grateful to them for their contribution to this endeavor!

Palaging alalahanin - Maging Mapili, Maging CHOOSY sa !

Co-presented by:
iMPACT Leadership
Kabataan Partylist - UP Diliman
Good Gov PH
UP Cebu University Student Council

In partnership with:
Rise for Education Alliance - College of Arts and Letters
Boto Pilipino
BUKLURAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
UP Circuit
The Language Consortium
Anthropos Core Group
Santugon sa tawag ng panahon
UPD-CS FST

Special Thanks to:

Rise for Education Alliance - Asian Institute of Tourism
UPD University Freshie Council
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
UP Diliman Law Student Government
STEM Society
Apeiron Core Group
UP Kustura
UP Diliman School of Economics Student Council
Sociosphere Core Group

30/04/2021

‘Bakit nga ba kailangan kong bumoto?’ - the process and significance of voting is not that much discussed in schools. Oftentimes, the topic is only tackled in a shallow manner, leaving many students, especially young adults, wondering how the process works and how they should apply to become a voter. The lack of voter’s education in classrooms may have led to our detachment to the importance of elections, and how impactful our individual votes can be.

Choosy Ako hopes to help Filipinos, especially the youth, realize their significance, and how important it is for them to be critical. This is why we are capping off our infographic series with this video entitled USISA: Developing the Youth Voter’s Literacy. USISA is the Filipino word for being critical or investigative and there is no matter that we should be more critical of than the elections.

For this video, we are fortunate enough to have Prof. Danilo Arao share with us his wisdom and thoughts about the role of the youth in the elections process. Prof. Arao is an associate professor of the Department of Journalism, UP Diliman. He is also a convenor of Kontra Daya.

The set of leaders we will have will shape our country for the 3 or 6 years that they will serve and oftentimes, their actions and decisions go beyond those years. Thus, we hope you watch this video and understand how, despite your age, status or background, you should register (if you are qualified) and vote for the .

Background music from https://www.bensound.com
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CHOOSY AKO VOTER’S EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

Choosy Ako is a project under the Power Up: Leadership Bootcamp that aims to promote and develop voter’s education in the Philippines, especially of its youth. With that, we have launched a 7-part infographic series tackling different topics regarding the elections and voting. This post, which is a video featuring Prof. Danilo Arao, convener of Kontra Daya, responds to some questions pertaining to the elections and the role the youth plays in it. We hope you have stayed tuned for our infographic series and help us reach more Filipinos by liking and following our Facebook and Instagram pages ()!

This infographic series is
Co-presented by:
iMPACT Leadership
Kabataan Partylist - UP Diliman
Good Gov PH
UP Cebu University Student Council

In partnership with:
Rise for Education Alliance - College of Arts and Letters
Boto Pilipino
BUKLURAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
UP Circuit
The Language Consortium
Anthropos Core Group
Santugon sa tawag ng panahon
UPD-CS FST

Special Thanks to:
Rise for Education Alliance - Asian Institute of Tourism
UPD University Freshie Council
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
UP Diliman Law Student Government
STEM Society
Apeiron Core Group
UP Kustura
UP Diliman School of Economics Student Council
Sociosphere Core Group

Photos from Choosy Ako's post 29/04/2021

What is Vote Pilipinas?

It is the official voter registration information campaign of Commission on Elections or COMELEC and a one-stop-site for all information needed to register and vote. It utilizes creative and interactive materials to make a visual and appealing informative medium about topics that include registration requirements, information on national electoral situations, and tips, reminders, and updates on the registration process. It is a non-profit, non-partisan initiative to bring verifiable and updated information to the Filipino people with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of registered voters

What is the Voter Registration Service Test?
It is a web tool designed to prepare you to register to vote by asking a few questions. It will also give a detailed list of all you need to know and prepare for your registration to minimize your time at the COMELEC Office. This list includes information such as:
The address of the nearest Office of the Election Officer
Voter registration requirements
Valid IDs to bring
Needed downloadable forms
Other reminders related to the registration process and COVID-19 protocols
This list can be downloaded or sent to your email.

As for the questions the tool is going to ask, here is the flow of questions the tool will ask you:
Are you a registered voter?
When is your birthday?
Are you a Person With Disability (PWD) or members of an Indigenous Peoples Group (IPG) or a Senior Citizen?
Are you a resident of the Philippines?
By May 9, 2022, how many years would you have been living in the Philippines?
By May 9, 2022, how many years would you have been living in the area where you intend to vote?
Where do you want to register?
Region
Province
City/Town

The voter’s registration process is not something a lot of us are familiar with - especially for the youth who are registering for the first time. Thus, it is important to inform people about the existence of this and other similar initiatives that could make the voting registration process simpler!

Social Media Pages
Want to know more about the upcoming elections from the official information campaign? Stay updated!!
Subscribe to their newsletter on their site: https://votepilipinas.com/
Like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VotePilipinas/
Follow them on Twitter : https://twitter.com/VotePilipinas
Follow them on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/VotePilipinas/

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CHOOSY AKO VOTER’S EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

Choosy Ako is a project under the Power Up: Leadership Bootcamp that aims to promote and develop voter’s education in the Philippines, especially of its youth. With that, we are launching a 7-part infographic series tackling different topics regarding the elections and voting. This post, which talks about Vote Pilipinas, marks the seventh of it, and we hope you stay tuned for more by liking and following our Facebook and Instagram pages ()!

This infographic series is
Co-presented by:
iMPACT Leadership
Kabataan Partylist - UP Diliman
Good Gov PH
UP Cebu University Student Council

In partnership with:
Rise for Education Alliance - College of Arts and Letters
Boto Pilipino
BUKLURAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
UP Circuit
The Language Consortium
Anthropos Core Group
Santugon sa tawag ng panahon
UPD-CS FST

Special Thanks to:
Rise for Education Alliance - Asian Institute of Tourism
UPD University Freshie Council
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
UP Diliman Law Student Government
STEM Society
Apeiron Core Group
UP Kustura
UP Diliman School of Economics Student Council
Sociosphere Core Group

Photos from Choosy Ako's post 25/04/2021

What is Voter Registration?
Voter Registration is a requirement for any qualified Filipino citizen who wishes to vote in any Philippine election.

The following details are the information you need to know to be able to register. (see the caption on each photo)
1. Registration Application Process
2. Documentary Requirements
3. Qualifications to Register
4. Disqualifications to Register
5. Registration Procedure
6. How to Submit Application Form

All Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs) nationwide will be open to receive applications for voter registration from Tuesdays to Saturdays, including holidays, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M (may also actually depend on the area you are registering at).
The period for filing applications for registration for the 2022 NLE will be from 20 January 2020 to 30 September 2021.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=VoterRegistration/WhatisVoterRegistration.

Sources:
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=VoterRegistration/WhatisVoterRegistration
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CHOOSY AKO VOTER’S EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

Choosy Ako is a project under the Power Up: Leadership Bootcamp that aims to promote and develop voter’s education in the Philippines, especially of its youth. With that, we are launching a 7-part infographic series tackling different topics regarding the elections and voting. This post, which talks about the voter’s registration process, marks the sixth of it, and we hope you stay tuned for more by liking and following our Facebook and Instagram pages ()!

This infographic series is
Co-presented by:
iMPACT Leadership
Kabataan Partylist - UP Diliman
Good Gov PH
UP Cebu University Student Council

In partnership with:
Rise for Education Alliance - College of Arts and Letters
Boto Pilipino
BUKLURAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
UP Circuit
The Language Consortium
Anthropos Core Group
Santugon sa tawag ng panahon
UPD-CS FST

Special Thanks to:
Rise for Education Alliance - Asian Institute of Tourism
UPD University Freshie Council
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
UP Diliman Law Student Government
STEM Society
Apeiron Core Group
UP Kustura
UP Diliman School of Economics Student Council
Sociosphere Core Group

Photos from Choosy Ako's post 22/04/2021

HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD LEADER

It is never quite emphasized just how crucial it is to choose the right leader. In the Philippines, it is often just a matter of choosing who’s popular, who gave away the most money, who’s part of a political clan, or even who’s the lesser evil. Hopefully, the pandemic experience has made us realize just how impactful (negatively or positively) our leaders can be.

According to Deborah Sweeney, there are 4 leadership qualities that are getting us through this pandemic: purpose, transparency, accountability, and grit.

1. Purpose refers to the values leaders hold to, and these values are important because they influence the decisions leaders make in response to situations, like the pandemic. If a leader values their constituents, they prioritize their well-being in crafting responses, as well as reassure the people that they are doing something.
2. As constituents, we have every right to transparency, especially from the government yet they act like it’s a privilege. This leads to people wild-guessing about what our leaders really are doing. The lack of information and assurance leads to poor communication which can worsen the already bad situation. During this pandemic, we were left questioning what was made of the funds and all the time and effort that was supposed to be allotted in response to the situation. This led to discord among the nation as many clamored for transparency. It’s bad enough to feel like they’re doing nothing, but it’s worse not being able to prove that they are doing nothing due to lack of transparency.
3. Accountability goes hand-in-hand with transparency. You cannot be transparent yet escape the consequences of your actions. Nor is it easy to hold you accountable if you are not transparent. This quality decides whether a person is a reliable leader or not. If they can be accountable, then they will implement action and face consequences if needed to. If they are not, they will always try to escape both accountability and transparency.
4. Grit is what politicians with high promises need to have in order to fulfill their words. A person can come up with the biggest and well-meaning dreams, but do they have the grit to commit to it? Grit is about commitment and passion to service. It allows you to not just stick to your plans, but also to be open-minded to learnings and change that could help you achieve your plans.

But is it just enough to ask yourself whether your potential leader has a good purpose, is transparent and accountable, and has the grit? Not exactly. The better question is, how do you prove that your leader has them? It is never quite enough to just go by instinct or hearsay when selecting our leaders - we’ve seen how that went for us.

When proving candidates’ capabilities, it is always important to look at both their platforms and their backgrounds. Their platforms reflect what they have in plan for us, while their backgrounds show whether they are capable of doing those plans. Background should also pertain to whatever stances they have in regards to certain issues like global warming, workers’ rights, among others.

In finding out about politicians’ backgrounds and platforms, research is always important. According to the National Law Review, this research can be done by

1. Determining issues that concern you the most. Do they have similar opinions with you when it comes to healthcare, foreign policy, poverty response? The people you elect are supposed to represent you, and how can you be represented when your stances will not even align?

2. Checking out their accounts, pages, and biographies. If they have a website, look into that as well. This not only gives you information about them, but also shows how they present themselves. It is important to know if they had ever held office before, and if they did, how were they in that position. Check out the records. Were they efficient, productive, diligent?

3. Who is endorsing and funding them? More often than not, a person’s values and prospects are often aligned with their affiliations. They may also feel indebted to those who fund them, and thus are easily manipulated by sponsors. Thus it is important to check if the people who support the candidate are people you trust.

4. Consider others’ opinions - opposition, colleagues, family. Although such should be taken like a grain of salt, listening could reveal things that technical Internet research cannot. Moreover, when considering these opinions, also take into account any bias or spin that may be added into it.

5. Evaluate everything you have researched. Compile everything you have learned and see whether this candidate really does represent your interests. Importantly, decide whether they do have purpose, transparency, accountability, and grit.

Source: [1]https://thestoryexchange.org/4-leadership-qualities-strive/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2QfhR7eKwcS5karBly3ksYWw1Ceq6c8dbcuoXhyrL5AoBObMEmJwiy0aAscXEALw_wcB
[2]Evaluating Political Candidates | The National Law Review (natlawreview.com)

Attributions:
Photos by Ted Aljibe via mb.com.ph (https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/27/12000-to-join-sonagkaisa-rally-at-up-diliman-today/?fbclid=IwAR11EjFAFF1rJCAeo25NyNrQV2B0FLN0fze3NggFjQRvKZQMHvTO4-ksSYs); and Miguel de Guzman via philstar.com (https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/05/30/2017586/anti-terror-bill-defines-terrorism-vaguely-has-clear-and-specific-dangers?fbclid=IwAR23XVUTL2Mav8vnlAX5Iw5uTwHI00QPvgw0QqCiZy7OByMJy9lvklYr0V4)
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CHOOSY AKO VOTER’S EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

Choosy Ako is a project under the Power Up: Leadership Bootcamp that aims to promote and develop voter’s education in the Philippines, especially of its youth. With that, we are launching a 7-part infographic series tackling different topics regarding the elections and voting. This post, which talks about how to choose a good leader, marks the fifth of it, and we hope you stay tuned for more by liking and following our Facebook and Instagram pages ()!

This infographic series is
Co-presented by:
iMPACT Leadership
Kabataan Partylist - UP Diliman
Good Gov PH
UP Cebu University Student Council

In partnership with:
Rise for Education Alliance - College of Arts and Letters
Boto Pilipino
BUKLURAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
UP Circuit
The Language Consortium
Anthropos Core Group
Santugon sa tawag ng panahon
UPD-CS FST

Special Thanks to:
Rise for Education Alliance - Asian Institute of Tourism
UPD University Freshie Council
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
UP Diliman Law Student Government
STEM Society
Apeiron Core Group
UP Kustura
UP Diliman School of Economics Student Council
Sociosphere Core Group
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Photos from Choosy Ako's post 17/04/2021

Social media campaign trolling

When the lines between truth and lies are blurred, who will tell us which is which? In this modern age, and especially during this pandemic, social media has evolved from being a past-time to an essential tool that connects people from all around the world. It brings together people of different identities into one common zone thus, making it easier to connect to large populations. It’s accessible, flexible, convenient, and popular - key characteristics that make social media so attractive not just to us netizens, but also to election candidates. How so?

Social media has such an important role in our lives due to its accessibility that has made it an important means for communication. Communication is critical during election campaigns because it allows candidates to promote themselves and their platforms. Given that, it makes sense why politicians opt to use social media during campaigns because it gives them a wide and effective platform to communicate themselves.

However, due to social media’s flexibility and accessibility, it is easy for people to use it to spread fake news or promote false information. Some users manipulate social media by posting misleading posts or blatantly false information, thus duping naive users. Thus, it is not fit for serious campaigns. Rather, it is not a safe place for people to learn about political campaigns. But for those who are greedy for power and not for people’s trust? Social media trolling is the way to go.

Trolls, in the political context, are people who often use anonymous and multiple accounts in order to spread various false information in social media. In an openDemocracy article (see source no.2), the secrets of political trolling in the Philippines were uncovered. Individuals with a considerable following on social media are offered contracts by politicians to promote and build the latter’s image. They may resort to spreading misleading information to either make the candidate attractive or to simply increase engagement, thus increasing reach. Trolls’ work hype up campaigns and although sometimes such hype is negative, in the end, ‘negative publicity is still publicity’. It makes their client more relevant, thus making them familiar to even the common people. Trolls are paid per engagement, thus making it a lucrative industry.

Social media individuals who are aware of the trolling tactics may often retort to trolls by labeling them as ‘dumb’, bobo, bayaran, and other deragatory labels. However, such responses may only serve to increase their number and widen their reach. Remember, they are paid per engagement, and per engagement only makes their candidate more popular than we want them to. The best way to react is to not react at all - trolling is a more sinister strategy than copy-paste posts allude it to be, and the best way to disturb them is to not play by their strategy.

Source:

[1]https://econsultancy.com/how-brands-social-media-platforms-tackling-trolls-influencer-marketing/

[2]In the Philippines, political trolling is an industry – this is how it works | openDemocracy
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CHOOSY AKO VOTER’S EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

Choosy Ako is a project under the Power Up: Leadership Bootcamp that aims to promote and develop voter’s education in the Philippines, especially of its youth. With that, we are launching a 7-part infographic series tackling different topics regarding the elections and voting. This post, which talks about the 3 branches of the Philippine government, marks the first of it, and we hope you stay tuned for more by liking and following our Facebook and Instagram pages ()!

This infographic series is
Co-presented by:
iMPACT Leadership
Kabataan Partylist - UP Diliman
Good Gov PH
UP Cebu University Student Council

In partnership with:
Rise for Education Alliance - College of Arts and Letters
Boto Pilipino
BUKLURAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
UP Circuit
The Language Consortium
Anthropos Core Group
Santugon sa tawag ng panahon
UPD-CS FST

Special Thanks to:
Rise for Education Alliance - Asian Institute of Tourism
UPD University Freshie Council
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
UP Diliman Law Student Government
STEM Society
Apeiron Core Group
UP Kustura
UP Diliman School of Economics Student Council
Sociosphere Core Group

Photos from Choosy Ako's post 16/04/2021

Political Parties in the Philippines

Liberal, PDP-Laban, Nacionalista - these are just some of the political parties many Filipinos are familiar with. But aside from promoting their running members, what else are they for?

Democracy is defined as a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. No true democracy can exist without a working political party system that is built on valid political platforms/policies that intend to foster progress and development.

A Political Party is an organized group of individuals who share a similar political ideology, vision, or program, with the intention to influence the government through participation in elections.

Sources:https://www.ombudsman.gov.ph/UNDP4/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/KP4.-Primer-1-Building-the-Philippine-Political-Party-System.pdfhttps://www.congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_17/HB01695.pdf
https://aceproject.org/ace-en/topics/pc/pca/pca01/pca01a/mobile_browsing/onePag
https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/news/political-parties-in-the-philippines-a00287-20190127-lfrm

Attributions:
Political Party logos via Wikipedia
Liberal Party logo via liberal-international.org

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CHOOSY AKO VOTER’S EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

Choosy Ako is a project under the Power Up: Leadership Bootcamp that aims to promote and develop voter’s education in the Philippines, especially of its youth. With that, we are launching a 7-part infographic series tackling different topics regarding the elections and voting. This post, which talks about the political parties in the Philippines, marks the third of it, and we hope you stay tuned for more by liking and following our Facebook and Instagram pages ()!

This infographic series is
Co-presented by:
iMPACT Leadership
Kabataan Partylist - UP Diliman
Good Gov PH
UP Cebu University Student Council

In partnership with:
Rise for Education Alliance - College of Arts and Letters
Boto Pilipino
BUKLURAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
UP Circuit
The Language Consortium
Anthropos Core Group
Santugon sa tawag ng panahon
UPD-CS FST

Special Thanks to:
Rise for Education Alliance - Asian Institute of Tourism
UPD University Freshie Council
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
UP Diliman Law Student Government
STEM Society
Apeiron Core Group
UP Kustura
UP Diliman School of Economics Student Council
Sociosphere Core Group

Photos from Choosy Ako's post 11/04/2021

THE 3 BRANCHES OF THE GOVERNMENT

How the Philippine Government is Organized

It is quite often easy to forget that there is a structure for the government. The dominance of same party politicians in certain branches make it appear that one aspect is subservient to the other. But ideally, a system is implemented to remind and ensure that a method for checks and balances is in place. But who will check if those checks and balances are still there? It is essential for Filipinos to be aware of how our government works, for it is up to us to make sure that the delicate balance in politics has not been upset.

The Philippines is a republic with a presidential form of government wherein power is equally divided among its three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.

Our government follows the framework of a presidential, representative, and democratic republic observing the principle of separation of powers. It functions around three separate and sovereign yet interdependent branches with equal powers which shall seek to act in the best interests of its citizens through this system of check and balance:

(a) The President can veto laws passed by Congress.
(b) Congress confirms or rejects the President's appointments and can remove the President from office in exceptional circumstances.
(c) The Justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are appointed by the President.

Sources:
https://www.philembassy.no/the-philippine-government #:~:text=This%20system%20revolves%20around%20three,the%20leadership%20of%20the%20president
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/about/gov/
https://pia.gov.ph/branches-of-govt
https://www.gov.ph/philippine-government

Attributions:
Texture and background by Freepik
Batasan image by Patrickroque01 via Wikipedia
Supreme Court image via Flickr
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CHOOSY AKO VOTER’S EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

Choosy Ako is a project under the Power Up: Leadership Bootcamp that aims to promote and develop voter’s education in the Philippines, especially of its youth. With that, we are launching a 7-part infographic series tackling different topics regarding the elections and voting. This post, which talks about the 3 branches of the Philippine government, marks the first of it, and we hope you stay tuned for more by liking and following our Facebook and Instagram pages ()!

This infographic series is
Co-presented by:
iMPACT Leadership
Kabataan Partylist - UP Diliman
Good Gov PH
UP Cebu University Student Council

In partnership with:
Rise for Education Alliance - College of Arts and Letters
Boto Pilipino
BUKLURAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
UP Circuit
The Language Consortium
Anthropos Core Group
Santugon sa tawag ng panahon
UPD-CS FST

Special Thanks to:
Rise for Education Alliance - Asian Institute of Tourism
UPD University Freshie Council
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
UP Diliman Law Student Government
STEM Society
Apeiron Core Group
UP Kustura
UP Diliman School of Economics Student Council
Sociosphere Core Group
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