Jack Peterson Posted October 26, 2023 Posted October 26, 2023 For those wishing to travel or Bar it this Weekend*********** **https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1212516 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted October 26, 2023 Forum Support Posted October 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Jack Peterson said: For those wishing to travel or Bar it this Weekend*********** **https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1212516 Saturday night and being out with friends etc. is almost a mandatory event with many Filipinos. I wonder if it is even possible to enforce a 10 pm curfew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 26, 2023 Posted October 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Jack Peterson said: For those wishing to travel or Bar it this Weekend*********** **https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1212516 So vote buying only happens 2 days before the election between 10pm and 4am. Since vote buying only happens then and not in the daytime I can see logic in curfew! 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Posted October 26, 2023 Posted October 26, 2023 There are some serious political dynasties in that area, complete with private armies. The curfew is likely just a disclaimer in case something happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted October 26, 2023 Forum Support Posted October 26, 2023 About 15 years ago we bought land and built a house for my wife's parents. They were living in a "bad" area for crime, drugs, etc. After being in the new a couple months Papa wanted to move back to the old for a couple weeks. I said to my wife; "He must miss his friends?" Wife replied; "The new house is so nice that no one is willing to buy his vote." At the old place Papa and Mama were each given 500 peso for their vote. I asked Papa if he actually voted for the person who paid the 500. He didn't say a word, just gave me an amused smile. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted October 27, 2023 Posted October 27, 2023 I am always amused to hear folk complaining about how corrupt government here is at all levels yet happily take part in the vote buying system every election. "You get the government your deserve." springs to my mind. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorSarge Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 21 hours ago, hk blues said: I am always amused to hear folk complaining about how corrupt government here is at all levels yet happily take part in the vote buying system every election. "You get the government your deserve." springs to my mind. Sounds Political to me?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 4 hours ago, MotorSarge said: Sounds Political to me?? Says more about you than me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted October 28, 2023 Forum Support Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, MotorSarge said: Sounds Political to me?? Sarge, yes it is political but specifically Philippines related as is this forum so all good. HK makes a very astute observation. We know you mean well but please leave the moderation to moderators. Political content about the US is not allowed. Thank you for understanding we do appreciate your content here. Edited October 28, 2023 by Old55 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clermont Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 9:03 AM, Mike J said: Papa and Mama were each given 500 peso for their vote. Must be the standard rate, the wife's brother had to go back home to get his money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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