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Breaking the Cycle of Vote-buying and Fraud in Philippine Elections

Philippine elections are a vital component of the country’s democratic process, held regularly to allow citizens to choose their leaders at various levels of government. National and local elections are conducted every three years, typically on the second Monday of May, with presidential elections held every six years. The electoral system includes several types of elections: national elections for the...

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Emotions Stumbling Block in OFW Financial Success

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