AF-USA Supports Clean and Honest Elections in 2010!

12/21/2009 | Ayala Foundation USA

On May 11, 2010, the Filipino people will once again choose the leaders of the Republic of the Philippines. The coming elections is our chance to usher in a new era of governance, one that is marked by transparency and accountability and one that is marked by officials who would put the welfare of the citizens above their own selfish interests.

It is imperative therefore, that we ensure the integrity of the coming elections. We must ensure that those who will take their place in the hallowed halls of public office are the rightful representatives of the people. Indeed, the very hallmark of a democracy is the people’s collective right to elect only the leaders they feel can best represent their needs.

Now, with the use of automated voting machines for the first time in the history of the Philippines, we must be ever more vigilant against the forces that threaten to undermine our electoral processes. The violence and fraud that marred our previous elections must not be repeated.

AF-USA supports the fight for clean and honest elections in 2010!

AFUSA is accepting donations to support Clean and Honest Elections in the Philippines in 2010 through the MBC Democracy Trust Fund. The donations will go to organizations like NAMFREL (National Movement for Free Elections) and other organizations that promote activities such as voter’s education and election monitoring with the support thousands of poll watchers and volunteers all over the country.

Donate now and help safeguard the ballot. As it is our right to choose our leaders, so it is our duty to see our choices through.

Log on now to www.af-usa.org and look for “Clean and Honest 2010” Elections in the box marked “Donations For.”