10 Commandments for Responsible Voting
from the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting

• 1. Thou shalt vote according to the dictate 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 na loob”, popularity, or pakikisama.
• 9. Thou shalt not vote for candidates living an immoral life.
• 10. Thou shalt put the welfare of the country above all else in choosing the candidate you will vote for.

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