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September Is Pivotal

The number of new Covid cases at least in the Capital City, is peaking and recoveries are showing that vaccinations are helping. I am preparing Mother for her second dose which might be scheduled at the end of next week. Meanwhile, Jansen & Jansen released a statement regarding their single dose vaccine which was what I got. They are recommending a booster shot after 6 months. Which leads me to ask why they made it a one-dose vaccine in the first place. 

Isko and Bongbong Marcos both announced their intentions to run for President of the Philippines in the election of 2022. I wont vote for any of these two. Both are weak on morals and opposition to Duterte policies. If you're considering any Marcos candidate for any position in government, you should have your heads checked. The viable candidates for me are Leni Robredo, Antonio Trillanes IV and Leila De lima (who as I write this, is still in jail for investigating Duterte). 

The 2022 Elections for the Presidency is very important because Marcos is trying to come back to power, Duterte is trying to avoid justice, corruption and ICC investigations, and getting Leni Robredo and the opposition back in power is key. If the elections are free and clean then I have faith in Filipinos to vote for decency and a clean government.

September 30 is the last day to register for the elections. New voters should take time to go the COMELEC offices in their municipalities. It is again that time to exercise our power to choose leaders who will serve the people and the country, first and last. 

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