Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
IN the Philippines, the requirements for being a politician vary depending on the position sought. These requirements are outlined in the Constitution and other related legislation. Additionally, candidates must file certificates of candidacy and comply with election rules set by the Commission on Elections.
The simplicity of these requirements (see table) levels the playing field in governance wherein all Filipino citizens can run for public office, a defining component of democracy. But is it?
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