#will not
Halalan 2022 save us
w ri t t e n by Alab Mirasol Ayroso g r a p h i c s by Jeri Latorre Christian Robic Hermosa
T
he current political situation has pushed the limit of many of those previously apolitical. With the recent legislative actions that infringe on public interest amidst a pandemic, such as the passing of the Terror Law and the ABS-CBN franchise non-renewal, outrage is seen both on the streets and online. As the Twitter hashtag #Halalan2022 trended, Filipinos were quick to promote politicians who were deemed worthy to be voted into position, in hopes of freeing us from the failures and wrongdoers of the current administration. While it may seem empowering as democracy is ideally held in the palms of the people, the failure to recognize that the system is what needs changing (not the people in charge) dooms us to the unending cycle of oppression we have been facing for a long time.
