Vote responsibly; a mother’s love

Tomorrow is national and local Elections Day. Exercise your sovereign right to vote. But vote wisely and responsibly. Here are the “10 Commandments for Responsible Voting,” prepared by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV): * * * 1) Thou shalt vote according to the dictates of your conscience. 2) Thou shalt respect the decision of others in choosing their candidates. 3) Thou shalt seek to know the moral integrity, capabilities, and other personal qualities of the candidates you will vote for. * * * 4) Thou shalt strive to understand the issues, platform, and programs of candidates and parties seeking your vote. 5) Thou shalt not sell your vote. 6) Thou shalt not vote for candidates using guns, goons, and gold. * * * 7) Thou shalt not vote for candidates with records of graft and corruption. 8) Thou shalt not vote for candidates just because of utang [...]