The Cebu-Residents Involvement and Maturation in Individuals’s Empowerment and Liberation (C-Cimpel) emblem.
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu church-based election watchdog is urging voters to keep away from supporting candidates from political dynasties.
C-Cimpel (Cebu-Residents Involvement and Maturation in Individuals’s Empowerment and Liberation), a non-partisan group underneath the Archdiocese of Cebu, made this name throughout a information media discussion board on April 1.
“As a lot as doable, we’re advocating for our volunteers and for the remainder within the parishes nga mo chorus lang unta ta from voting people who find themselves in political dynasties. Kay wala jud siya naka-improve sa atong financial circumstances, wala jud siya nakatabang nato because the folks,” mentioned C-Cimpel volunteer Gloria Cuico.
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C-Cimpel Government Secretary Dorothy Maglasang shared that their group focuses on voter schooling, working with church buildings, colleges, and labor teams to advertise honest and knowledgeable elections.
With the upcoming Might 12, 2025 elections, she mentioned that C-Cimpel is conducting actions to coach voters about their rights and duties.
Nonetheless, Maglasang identified two main challenges they face: pretend information and vote-buying.
“This time, I believe, the largest problem is kana jud ang proliferation of the pretend information. Nya kanang taga kandidata naay pagdautay ug mohatag ug mga flawed details about this candidate, and vote-buying,” she mentioned.
The 5Cs standards
To assist voters make knowledgeable selections, C-Cimpel promotes the 5Cs standards for choosing candidates.
In accordance with Cuico, these 5 qualities information in selecting leaders who will genuinely serve the folks.
The primary is Conscience, which refers to a candidate’s transparency and accountability in public transactions.
Subsequent is Competence, which ensures that the candidate is certified and has the mandatory background for the place.
The third is Compassion, which displays their willingness to assist the poor.
Companionship follows, emphasizing ethical integrity and the absence of corruption.
Lastly, Dedication highlights their dedication to serving truthfully.
Cuico burdened that voters ought to search for these traits to make sure clear and efficient management within the upcoming elections.
“Kanang naay saktong baruganan sa mga urgent problems with the time like safety of the surroundings, their stand on anti-poverty applications, and if they’re working in direction of peace constructing,” Cuico added.
The church group additional vowed to proceed its efforts to make sure clear, sincere, and significant elections in Cebu.
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