Against the odds: Why Filipinos must vote

Against the odds: Why Filipinos must vote

FROM THE MARGINS In the Philippines, where elections are often marred by reports of vote-buying, red-tagging, political dynasties, and digital disinformation, many citizens are understandably disheartened. The same names dominate the ballots. The same patterns repeat. And year after year, hope for electoral reforms feels like it is slipping further away.But even in the face of a flawed and imperfect system, the right to vote remains one of the f…