2010: Signs of Hope and Disquiet

As the country opens a new year in its political life, one explores for a breath of hope and optimism. But optimism is borne out of one’s ability to grapple with the problems that lie ahead and events that will yet unfold. The roots of these realities – others call it uncertainties – took shape in the year just past and even farther back.

Much awaited in the political sphere is the holding of the synchronized national and local elections on May 10. In the elections, some 16,655 elective positions are up for grabs by at least 90,000 candidates with about 48 million voters expected to troop to the polls. Continue reading