It's Election Time!

It's barely a year before the 2010 election yet the environment dictates that it's election time. The creation of the political condition has been marked by the tv ad of Sen. Villar showing himself helping several OFW's being abused by their foreign employers to get back home to Philippines. The tv ad was followed by other ads showing faces of politicians extending help to those in need. Some showing their future plans and aspirations to a particular cause. The other one was aiming to promote his city by showing the beauty and the kind of life that his constituents are enjoying. Through these advertisements several unforgettable phrases has instilled in the mind of the people. Among these phrases includes, "Ganito kami sa Makati", "Anak itabi mo", and "Ganito kami noon..." But all the ads have common denominator- appealing to people to vote for them in the coming 2010 elections.
Undeniably, the ads have violated the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines which requires that campaign period should done within the 90 days period before the election day. It is also noteworthy that such ads were questioned by several critics. Though some have acceded to the criticisms, the ads still continued and new ads still continued to flash on tv screens. This proves one culture in Philippine politics which is "whatever it takes" in order to win.
Apart from the tv ads, there are several aspirants making noises just to win the attention of media and eventually make their name unforgettable until the coming 2010 election. Several politicians just can't get their hands off the cookie jar. Political parties also started to form their strategies in making their party strong in the coming election. Everyone implies that they are good, they are kind, and they deserve to be voted. With the intensity of politics at present, it can then be said that it is election time.