"The youth
is the hope of the Fatherland."
Kalibo Acting
Comelec Officer Mr. Getulio M. Esto quoted Jose Rizal when asked regarding the
impact of young voters to the political system.
Although they
don’t have the exact percentage of new registered voters that belongs to the
youth sector, since all the registrants are included in one listing per
municipality, Esto said that ages 18 to 25 is considered to be a vast age group
of voters.
He explained
that most of these young voters have a fresh view on the electoral process and
is not influenced by the traditional approach which sometimes can be unpleasant,
thereby are more positive in the idea of reform.
The Commission,
he said encourages these youth to fully practice their constitutional rights granted
by Article 5 of the Philippine constitution which is the Right to Suffrage.
They encourage them to register and let their voices be heard.
Esto said that
the active participation of the young generation can be seen and felt as many
have been present during the registration period.
He also believes
that they have a drive that shows they are ready for the change that the
Philippine political system has long been seeking.
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