"Time is of the essence", an old-age adage that might prove true for opportunistic and strategic politicians months prior the 2013 elections.

                                               

Media ads that flood the television and radio stations, billboards and posters that pop up everywhere, so on and so forth. What’s new? These are all the things we expect for future political aspirants, not to mention that elections are fast approaching. 

 

Calamities are the vying politicians' favorite because in this particular undertaking, they are able to get the chance to solicit votes from the victims through providing them their necessities. Maybe not all of us are aware of this, but I know most of us are, and I'm pretty sure that many people have noticed. This kind of campaign can be observed after the recent typhoon that had ruined Davao del Norte, specifically in Compostella Valley and the rest of Davao City. Politicians all over the affected areas have spread and had given their financial support directly to the victims with a promise that they will not be taken for granted. A promise for free shelter, free food, free education, and free government service. 

This 2013 election, let us all see where this promises would lead to.