What do you think of the candidates' advertisements? (BATCH 1)

Interviews by Karen Marie J. Cunanan, Maria Francesca Coreen T. Frias, and Edwin Lawrence B. Joyas

BATCH 1

“It appeals to the masses but the message they send out for some ads [is] shallow and doesn't say much on what they can do for the country.” – Ma. Kristina Claudio (II AB Eu)

“It's good exposure for them, but we can’t be assured of their motives.” – Rose Monica Julia Munda (II BS Mgt-H)

“I believe it's just a mere show of lies for the people to vote for them.” – Justin Lawrence Tec (II BS MIS)

“Of course, having taste and being young, I think they suck, honestly. But I think that even credible candidates who have real and strong feelings to help the country need these ads to get noticed. I mean, if you have to work all day for a minimum wage, you wouldn't bother looking up their credentials and do[ing a] case study, so you'll most likely base your votes on first impressions and personal feelings.” – Julz Henriane Riddle (II AB Comm)

“Sa lahat ng napanood, nabasa, at narinig ko, one-fourth lang ng candidates ang nag-present ng platform nila. Pasikatan lang sila, kung sino ang may mas sikat na endorser.” – Kimberly Realoza (II AB DS)

“I think the ads are propaganda with a lot of subtle and often subliminal messages. They can either be informative or misleading, depending on the audience.” – Ana Maria Felisa Mayor (III AB IS)

“In my opinion, the platforms should include what the candidates did before and what they did wrong. The problem now is they are using all these jingles, and that’s not the point of [the] election.” – Jose Mari Tuason, Professor, Department of Mathematics

“Basta when it comes to ‘yung [celebrity] ads, walang kwenta ‘yun. It's all a big joke to me. Kasi aside from the fact na they'll say anything and everything to get your vote, ginagamit lang nila yung appeal ng [celebrities].” – Katherine Anne Ochoa (II BS MIS)

“Well, if the objective of the candidates is to make the people remember them, I suppose it’s quite effective if you’re talking about it, like as an ad. An example would be, you know, Pichay’s ad na everyone knows that’s an ad for Pichay. And I suppose it works, if that’s the objective.” – Finness Calacal (III AB Comm)

“I think naman they’re just trying to capitalize on mass media. I mean, you can’t get off naman with platforms or you can’t convince [people through] platforms, especially since hindi naman lahat ng nanonood educated and everything. So they’re just trying to use what’s available to them and targeting it to the context na ‘yung people na magvo-vote talaga.” – Miguel Antonio Balmaceda (IV BS Mgt)

“Iyong sa TV advertisements nila, masyadong magastos. Iyong impact ng advertisements nila halos walang sense.” – Grace Savellano, Staff, Department of Information Systems and Computer Science (DISCS)

“Well, for most of them, I think they’re medyo pilit. Well, yeah, they’re trying to attract the masses. Pero well, ‘yun nga medyo pilit and I think masyado nang fake. Masyado nang fake, or manufactured, or canned ‘yung dating ... For me, the most appealing is Sonia Roco’s ad. Kasi, you know, it’s super simple. It’s super [direct] to the point. Well, I’m not voting so I’m not biased.” – Ma. Ramona Linda Fernando (IV AB Psy)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE CANDIDATES' ADVERTISEMENTS? Comment and share your views with the rest of the Ateneo community!

Season's greetings

by Karl Satinitigan
Sanggunian President

On a bus ride here in sunny Cebu, I would hear a young couple comment on every candidate whose poster we'd pass by. This would go on until the lady concluded: “Ngano mag-elections pa man ta uy nga sila-sila ra ma'y mandaug (Why bother with the elections when it's always the same people winning anyway).”

It's almost always true, especially for Cebu. But that's not what's so disappointing. What's more sad is the fact that a lot of us would really rather not bother with the elections.

Ever since I was born in 1987, we’ve been blessed with a venue called the elections. And elections in this country is a season in itself. Maybe in other countries too, but in the Philippines, there are interesting indicators that tell you this season's here:

1. You will notice a spike in ad spending—from Mr. Kiko’s noodles to some green leafy vegetable to some congressman flaunting his biofuel bill outside the campaign period. Add to that a mountain of print ads turned into wallpapers or tree ornaments. Make that “ugly and illegal tree ornaments.”

2. You will notice that your public market is under construction, including your access road, your footbridge, your waiting shed. Make that “finally under construction.” I remember thinking that I should not be so jaded and so posit that there’s a causal relationship between the two. Besides, maybe I was not just as observant as before.

3. You will notice people dying. I mean, people die all the time but I do not think dying for political reasons is remotely acceptable. I read how election-related violence this year was not as much as before (so far) but so what? An improved statistic does not raise the dead mayoralty candidate shot within Cebu Capitol premises or discount the possibility of having to jump off a car in the middle of Pasig City traffic.

4. Yes, a lot more are dying in Iraq or of AIDS but in my own country I call home, people are dying. Again, maybe positing a causal relationship is premature since all these are still under investigation. But come on: people are dying. No, people are dead. For so many reasons that include a thirst for power.

Worse, all these are not new, far older than us and they persist, and like the lady who notes how the same people keep on winning, we note how the same problems keep on coming back. We never learn to learn. Elections remain dirty, short-term and deadly violent. Elections remain as seasons all to themselves.

Maybe we can change that. Just maybe.

I remember telling myself how I should not look at Christmas as a season of love but as a reminder that it’s always, even after Christmas, the season of love. Maybe that’s too mushy an analogy but hey, I don’t think this election be a mere season in itself too.

It ought to be a reminder of a democracy we’re all counting on day by day. In fact, it is a reminder:

1. that anything illegal, those tree ornaments included, should not be tolerated;

2. that doing projects, lampposts included, is not a means to buy votes;

3. that people need not be dead to make sure who he believes in wins; and

4. that for every Serbisyo Eusebio I see in this city where I temporarily reside that I be humiliated of the fact that I allowed someone to label as his what is all ours.

This election too is ours and maybe we can start by admitting how nasty and gruesome it is. Then maybe we can all build on and figure out together a way to make this democracy work. Then maybe the conversations I hear while riding buses won’t be too much of a downer.

One on One: Harvey Keh

by Katherine Marie M. Cadeliña

Read about the thoughts of the man behind the controversial e-mail titled "What will make me leave the Philippines: An open letter to every Filipino."

Harvey Keh is the Director for Youth Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship at the Ateneo School of Government (ASG). He is also the Executive Director of AHON Foundation, an organization that helps promote literacy by building public elementary school libraries.

Harvey was also chosen as one of the 20 Young Leaders of Asia by the Asia Society, an organization based in New York that aims to strengthen relationships and deepen understanding among the peoples of Asia and the United States of America. He was also the founder and former Director of Pathways.

What is the importance of the 2007 elections?
I believe that this coming May elections is important for several reasons. First, this is our opportunity to select the kind of leaders that we need for our country right now. An election is always very critical in a democratic country since this is one of the few times where the rich and the poor are actually equal. Regardless of their social status, they just have one vote each. Second, this coming elections can also serve as a referendum to whether or not we approve of the Arroyo administration. We have seen this in last year's US Midterm elections wherein the people voted against most of the Republicans since they did not agree with President Bush's actions in Iraq. Third, this election is very important since this will set the tone on whether or not we will do a charter change. If we elect more pro-administration senators then we can be sure that Malacañang will definitely push for Cha-Cha. Finally, this elections is important since this will set the tone for the Presidential elections of 2010, if the likes of Villar and Legarda do well then we can expect them to make a push for the Presidency by 2010.

Can we count on the May elections to be credible?
Yes, there is always hope that the elections will be credible as long as each and every Filipino remains vigilant and does his own share in ensuring the credibility and honesty of the elections.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?
I think a candidate should first be God-fearing and should always put the interest of the people over his or her own interests. Moreover, I sincerely believe that a good leader should be able to lead by example. Many of our current batch of public sector leaders only know how to speak well but they do not put actions to the words that they speak. Finally, a good leader is one who is able share his vision to every Filipino. His vision must be able to inspire Filipinos to work together to achieve our goals as a people.

What is the status of the citizen effort / volunteer groups?
There are currently many citizen efforts or volunteer groups that are being run right now and most of them are working under VforCE or the Volunteers for Clean Elections. VforCE is currently raising one million volunteers all over the Philippines who are working to ensure honest and clean elections.

How can each of us contribute to that effort?
Volunteer and share your time with VforCE. We need all the help that we can get. Remember the saying that the only way for evil to prevail is for good men and women to do nothing.

What role can students play in the upcoming elections?
I think the first role of Ateneo students in the coming elections is to exercise their right to vote. After voting, volunteer for election-monitoring work or the quick count. If you don't have the time to volunteer then maybe you can share your resources to the existing efforts that are being done such as the Bantay Bilang that is being hosted by Ateneo. After the elections, I think Ateneans should continue to work towards nation building by joining organizations such as ANI, Hope or Gawad Kalinga. We can’t just let our government leaders work to make our nation great again. We all need to work together if we want to achieve a better and brighter future for our nation.

What issues are important to you as a voter?

Interviews by Jodel Pierre P. Ampil, Keila Marii C. Chavez, and Edgar B. Concepcion Jr.

“Platforms, because you have to know where they stand. Also, the automated voting thing, because it is there [where] you will get the credibility of your vote. Nuisance candidates [are also an issue] because they are irritating. It’s because some of them are obviously political strategies to mess the elections.” – Ma. Teresa Gromia (III BS MCT)

“I guess the platforms of the candidates and their competence and passion to serve the people.” – Cherilyn Sy (II BS ME)

“Women’s issues, children’s rights, education.” – Margarita Orendain, Ph.D., Chair, Department of English

“Siguro yung political background ng candidates. Like Manny Pacquiao, wala siyang political background. Importante yun kasi nawawala yung red tape sa trabaho. So if may political background, tingin ko mas competent sila for their position.” – Phillip Andrew Ruby (II BS ME)

“[Ang] importante sa akin [ay] kung ano ba yung, kunwari re-electionist, ano ba yung performance niya nung nakaraan niyang [termino]?” – Ma. Theresa Villanueva, Head, Filipiniana Section of the Rizal Library

“For me, I believe that the two issues that should be focused on are the political killings, how each candidate actually responds to the problem of political killings today and how each candidate also responds to the problems with the environment and how they can make businesses more eco-friendly to give a better environment to the Philippines.” – John Jeremiah Rimando (III AB Eco)

“First of all, yung platform, tapos kailangan makita mo yung dedication nila to help the people, hindi lang alam mong gusto lang nilang makapasok sa politics. Personally, ayoko ng artista.” – Bianca Marie Agustin (II BS ME)

“Issues as a voter? If there’s actually someone to vote for. Because I really am not interested in voting for anybody I don’t believe in. So in these elections, I don’t think I’m going to vote… Although I can vote. I’m registered. There’s no one to vote for so that’s a big, big issue. Why vote if there’s no one to vote for?” – Conrado Nicolas Atienza (II AB Comm)

“I suppose yung economic issue and corruption in the government. We have the top position as the most corrupt country in Asia. And whatever they say about the increase in [Gross National Product (GNP)]… pwede mong doktorin yun. At education issues, which ha[ve] never been addressed since the time of Martial Law.” – Name withheld, Associate Professor, Department of Theology

“Gusto ko para sa eleksyon ‘yung walang dayaan. Parehas kung sino talaga ang dapat manalo… At saka dapat piliin ang talagang mapapagkatiwalaan ng bayan.” – Ruben Yanson, security guard

“Kelangan mo yung ano magagawa niya sa kabataan. Second, kung ano yung sa economy kasi tumataas na ‘yung economy. Okay na yun sa tingin ko… So paano ime-maintain at paano yun mate-take advantage ng mga businessmen and government officials. Third, yung sa culture. Sa akin kasi, mas important yung pagpapanatili ng culture ng Pilipino at ‘di ‘pag-ano sa Western thoughts.” – Al Agassiz dela Torre (III BSM AMF)

“Dapat meron silang care for the taxpayers dahil [taxpayers] yung nagdudusa. Pati na rin ‘yung education and their street smartness or their common sense, how they live the real life.” – Claudia Camille Fernandez (II BS ME)

“[Sana] mapayapa ‘yung election sa Lunes tapos… mawala yung vote-buying and then maging matalino sa pagpili ng ibobotong tao para iluklok sa posisyon bilang senador.” – Rogelio Alabat, Ateneo maintenance, Office of Administrative Services (OAS)

“Well, [one of] the issues that are important to me as a voter is … especially focused on education because education tackles mostly … [how] … the children of today, not just children but adolescents and adults today, can evolve in terms of intellectual ability and the skills that can be honed in order to lift up the situation of the country.” – Mario Lorenzo Cuyegkeng (II BS HS)

WHAT ISSUES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU AS A VOTER? Comment and share your views with the rest of the Ateneo community!

Guidelines on Voting Wisely: PART II

by Rizsa Rose S. Baer (IV AB PoS)
Head, Issue and Policy Analysis Cluster
Council of Organizations of the Ateneo (COA)

1. Vote right.
Vote for the person who is right for the position, not just because they're a relative or an acquaintance. Elections may be, in part, a popularity contest, but let it not stop there. Personally, I am more weary of the flashy candidates than the quiet ones. Silent water runs deep (although we have to remember that politicians can NOT be forever silent).

2. Information is key.
Gather and study the candidates' credentials well. Be aware of the bias of the source and know how to balance the two sides. Listen to jingles and campaign ads but KNOW that it is possibly only half true. Don't take any info at face value. Corroborating evidence usually never fails.

3. Be sensitive.
Action speaks louder than words. There are always documents or statistics or studies that candidates can use to back their claims to greatness but be aware and conscious. When in power did they do something? If they did, what did they do? How did their constituents benefit? Flashy projects may be just that, flashy. What was the trade-off that happened? The most beautiful park for a lot of starving and uneducated children?
Or another simple telling factor: if they can't follow the simple rules that the Comelec has about posters and whatnots, will you risk putting them in a position where they can ensure no law touches them?

4. Discuss.
Discuss who you'll vote for with your family or your friends. Ask the opinion of the people you share the same interests and views or principles with and share your ideas with them as well. Chances are, you not only get to have an intelligent conversation with your peers but you will also gain their respect for having such well-informed opinions (you might even have a complete senatorial slate without breaking a sweat, to boot). Just don't forget that, in the end, it is YOU who will still make the final decision.

5. Don't be a cynic.
A healthy dose of cynicism is always good, but if you always look at the glass half-empty, it will be. Nobody's perfect but a good question to ask is, who will most likely try to be?

6. Pursue accountability.
The problem with citizens is that they don't hold their incumbents accountable. This apathy allows the rotten politicians to get re-elected and therefore adds more fuel to the corruption and inefficiency in the government. We have to remember that the election is the FIRST step, not the last. Keep track of the candidates that you voted. Before writing down a name, be sure that in the end you will not be ashamed to show everyone who you entrusted your future to.

7. Be an active stakeholder.
Politics affects everyone. Regardless of your main interest, whether it is in arts or science or business, you are a Filipino and whatever happens to the Philippines WILL reflect on you. I don't want to sound crude but most of the candidates are, frankly, old. They will not be the ones who will suffer the consequences of their actions, we are. The youth will be the ones who will bear the full brunt of the outcome of this election. So guard your vote. Vote wisely and report any anomalies or fraud that you see.

Young voters praise, criticize Senate bets in debate

by Paterno R. Esmaquel II

THE BUZZ outside Irwin Theater on April 25 was proof enough—more than the senatorial debate there earlier that day—that the youth vote is a thinking vote.

The debate, titled “DB8 2007,” aimed to educate first-time voters as a response to Chief Justice Reynato Puno’s call for the youth to “make a decisive difference on the outcome of the coming elections.”

The senatoriables who attended the debate were Ang Kapatiran’s Martin Bautista, Jesus Paredes, and Adrian Sison, and the Genuine Opposition’s (GO) Alan Cayetano and Sonia Roco. Team Unity (TU) candidates were a no-show.

The event was organized by the Jaycees International Senate, the University of the Philippines Debate Society (UPDS), and the Ateneo Debate Society (ADS).

Knowing candidates

Lilia Seelin, former Jaycees president and one of the organizers, was glad that the young audience had their own opinions on the debate, which touched on issues like globalization and birth control.

The topics even found their way into the students’ conversations after the event.

Leloy Claudio (AB Comm ’07), a former student debater, said that he wanted to react the most to Paredes’s opinion on birth control. Running under a platform of “God-fearing leadership,” Paredes said that Ang Kapatiran is against artificial family planning, and goes for the Church-endorsed natural methods.

Claudio, the valedictorian of his graduating class, said that in a secular context, such a Church view cannot be imposed. “I was pretty upset at the way Kapatiran dealt with family planning, although I have to admit that they’re still a better alternative compared to most of the politicians out there.”

Meanwhile, students from the University of St. Paul praised Cayetano for his take on political dynasties. Cayetano answered a question from Inquirer columnist Rina Jimenez-David, one of the moderators, who noted that two Cayetanos—Alan and his sister, Pia—will be in the Senate if Alan wins.

“There’s a thing about having public service in your blood,” Cayetano said. “The question is whether the public official serves the country or only himself.”

UP education

Roco, a teacher by profession, was asked by UP student debater Maria Theresa Grajo, another moderator, if the State should continue funding tertiary education.

Roco answered, “Subsidies should not stand forever; people should be able to stand on their own.” While noting that UP’s funding is different from that of other state colleges and universities—UP gets a bigger budget, for example—Roco said that the Senate should look more deeply into how UP is being managed.

Addressing the budget problem, Bautista called for the repeal of the Automatic Appropriations Act, which automatically allots a large chunk of the national budget for debt payment.

“We put 1% to health care, 11% to education, 28% to interest payments alone. I find this totally immoral,” he said.

Team Unity’s absence

Notable was how the Ang Kapatiran trio, who have performed poorly in surveys, caught the students’ attention.

“After the debate, I got to know Ang Kapatiran,” said Linette Arreola, a junior from UP-Diliman. “They would certainly have a spot in my ballot.”

Clark Cue (IV BS ME), president of the Council of Organizations of the Ateneo (COA), had a similar opinion, noting that he didn’t even consider the Kapatiran candidates in the mock elections before the debate. “After hearing them, I think I would consider the three of them. Maganda ang mga sinabi nila (Their speeches were good)."

On the other hand, many were disappointed with the absence of administration bets.

Seelin explained that whereas with GO candidates, the problem was only with conflicting schedules, “with Team Unity, we really had a problem getting them.”

Claudio added, “I think it just shows the lack of transparency or accountability of this government to the most critical sector of society, which is the youth.”

with reports from Ryan Edward L. Chua and Lionel D. Lopez-Dee

Party-lists

Source: http://www.comelec.gov.ph

CERTIFIED LIST OF SECTORAL PARTIES/ORGANIZATIONS/POLITICAL PARTIES/COALITIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE PARTY-LIST SYSTEM FOR THE MAY 14, 2007 ELECTIONS
No.	NAME	ACRONYM
1.	1- UNITED TRANSPORT KOALISYON	1-UTAK
2.	AA-KASOSYO PARTY	AA-KASOSYO
3.	AANGAT TAYO	AT
4.	ABAKADA GURO formerly Advocates and Adherents of Social Justice for School Teachers and Allied Workers	ABAKADA
5.	ABANSE!PINAY	ABANSE! PINAY
6.	ABANTE ILONGGO, INC	ABA ILONGGO
7.	ABONO	ABONO
8.	ACTION FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TRIBAL PEOPLE	ADD-TRIBAL
9.	ACTION FOR DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT, INC.	ADD
10.	ADVOCACY FOR TEACHER EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ACTION, COOPERATION, AND HARMONY TOWARDS EDUCATIONAL REFORMS, INC	A TEACHER
11.	ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN AND THE HANDICAPPED MOVEMENT*	ASAHAN MO
12.	AGBIAG!TIMPUYOG ILOCANO, INC	AGBIAG
13.	AGING FILIPINO ORGANIZATION, INC	AGING PINOY
14.	AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ALLIANCE OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC	AGAP
15.	AHON PINOY	AHON
16.	AHONBAYAN**	AHONBAYAN
17.	AKBAY PINOY OFW-NATIONAL, INC	APO!
18.	AKBAYAN!CITIZEN'S ACTION PARTY	AKBAYAN
19.	AKSYON SAMBAYANAN	AKSA
20.	ALAGAD	ALAGAD
21.	ALAY SA BAYAN NG MALAYANG PROPESYONAL AT REPORMANG KALAKAL	ABAY PARAK
22.	ALLIANCE FOR BARANGAY CONCERNS	ABC
23.	ALLIANCE FOR NATIONALISM AND DEMOCRACY	ANAD
24.	ALLIANCE OF ASSOCIATIONS OF ACCREDITED WORKERS IN THE WATER SECTOR, INC.	AAWAS
25.	ALLIANCE OF NEO-CONSERVATIVES	ANC
26.	ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATIONS	APO
27.	ALLIANCE OF RURAL CONCERNS	ARC
28.	ALLIANCE OF VENDORS AND TRADERS OF THE PHILIPPINES	VENDORS
29.	ALLIANCE OF VOLUNTEER EDUCATORS	AVE
30.	ALLIANCE TRANSPORT SECTOR	ATS
31.	ALYANSA NG MAMAMAYANG NAGHIHIRAP	ALMANA
32.	ALYANSA NG MAY KAPANSANANG PINOY	AKAPIN
33.	ALYANSA NG MGA GRUPONG HALIGI NG AGHAM AT TEKNOLOHIYA PARA SA MAMAMAYAN, INC	AGHAM
34.	ALYANSA NG SAMBAYANAN PARA SA PAGBABABAGO	ASAP
35.	ALYANSANG BAYANIHAN NG MAGSASAKA, MANGGAGAWANG BUKID AT MANGINGISDA-ADHIKAIN AT KILUSAN NG ORDINARYONG TAO	ABA-AKO
36.	AN WARAY	AN WARAY
37.	ANAK MINDANO	AMIN
38.	ANAK PAWIS***	ANAKPAWIS
39.	ANG BAGONG BAYAN NA NAGTATAGUYOD NG DEMOKRATIKONG IDEOLOGIYA AT LAYUNIN	BANDILA
40.	ANG GALING PINOY	AG
41.	ANG LABAN NG INDIGINONG FILIPINO	ALIF
42.	ANG SAMAHAN NG MGA MANGANGALAKAL PARA SA IKAUUNLAD NG LOKAL NA EKONOMIYA (A SMILE) formerly Samahan ng mga Mangangalakal Para sa Ikauunlad ng Lokal na Ekonomiya	A SMILE

43.	ANGAT ANTAS KABUHAYAN PILIPINO MOVEMENT	AANGAT KA PILIPINO
44.	ANGAT ATING KABUHAYAN PILIPINAS, INC	ANAK
45.	ARTS BUSINESS AND SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS	ABS
46.	ASOSASYON NG MGA MALILIIT NA NEGOSYANTENG GUMAGANAP	AMANG
47.	ASSALAM BANGSAMORO PEOPLE'S PARTY	ASSALAM
48.	ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATORS, PROFESSIONALS AND SENIORS	AAPS
49.	ASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES	APEC
50.	BABAE PARA SA KAUNLARAN	BABAE KA
51.	BAGO NATIONAL CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES	BAGO
52.	BAGONG ALYANSANG TAGAPAGTAGUYOD NG ADHIKAING SAMBAYANAN	BATAS
53.	BAGONG TAO MOVEMENT	BTM
54.	BAHANDI SA KAUMAHAN UG KADAGATAN	BAHANDI
55.	BARANGAY ASSOCIATION FOR NATIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF TRANSPARENCY	BANAT
56.	BAYAN MUNA***	BAYAN MUNA
57.	BIGKIS PINOY MOVEMENT	BIGKIS
58.	BIYAHENG PINOY	BP
59.	BIYAYANG BUKID	BIYAYANG BUKID
60.	BUHAY HAYAAN YUMABONG	BUHAY
61.	CITIZENS BATTLE AGAINST CORRUPTION	CIBAC
62.	COALITION OF ASSOCIATIONS OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES, INC	SENIOR CITIZENS
63.	COCOFED-PHILIPPINE COCONUT PRODUCERS FEDERATION, INC.	COCOFED
64.	CONFEDERATION OF GRAINS RETAILERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES	GRECON
65.	COOPERATIVE-NATCO NETWORK PARTY	COOP-NATCCO
66.	DEMOCRATIC INDEPENDENT WORKERS ASSOCIATION, INC	DIWA
67.	FILIPINOS FOR PEACE, JUSTICE AND PROGRESS MOVEMENT ****	PFJPM
68.	GABRIELA WOMEN'S PARTY ***	GABRIELA
69.	HANAY NG APING PINOY	HAPI
70.	KABATAAN	KABATAAN
71.	KABUKLURAN NG MGA KABABAIHANG FILIPINA SA TIMOG KATAGALUGAN	BUKLOD FILIPINA
72.	KALAHI- ADVOCATES FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINOS	KALAHI
73.	KAPATIRAN NG MGA NAKULONG NA WALANG SALA	KAKUSA
74.	KASANGGA SA KAUNLARAN, INC	ANG KASANGGA
75.	KOALISYON NG KATUTUBONG SAMAHAN NG PILIPINAS	KASAPI
76.	LUZON FARMERS PARTY	BUTIL
77.	NOVELTY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIVELIHOOD FOR FOOD, INC	NELFFI
78.	PARENTS ENABLING PARENTS COALITION PARTY *****	PEP
79.	PARTIDO NG MANGGAGAWA	PM
80.	PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT AGAINST POVERTY	PMAP
81.	PWERSA NG BAYANING ATLETA	PBA
82.	SANDIGANG MARALITA	SM
83.	SANLAKAS	SANLAKAS
84.	SEAMAN'S PARTY INC.	SPI
85.	SUARA BANGSAMORO	SUARA
86.	SULONG! BARANGAY MOVEMENT	SB
87.	THE TRUE MARCOS LOYALIST (FOR GOD, COUNTRY AND PEOPLE) ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC	BANTAY
88.	TRADE UNION CONGRESS PARTY	TUCP
89.	UNION OF THE MASSES FOR DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE ******	UMDJ
90.	UNITED MOVEMENT AGAINST DRUGS	UNI-MAD
91.	VETERANS FREEDOM PARTY	VFP
92.	YOU AGAINST CORRUPTION AND POVERTY	YACAP
93.	YOUTH LEAGUE FOR PEACE ADVANCEMENT	LYPAD
* Subject to pending case docketed as SPA 07-012. ** Subject to pending case docketed as SPA 07-021. ****Subject to pending case docketed as SPP 07-013 *** Subject to pending case docketed as SPP 07-015 &SPP 07-016 *****Subject to pending case docketed as SPP 07-010 ****** Subject to pending case docketed as SPP 06-065 (PL)