Abstract
The study looks at populism as an issue and how it impacts the democratic system of government in the Philippines. It examines how populist organizations and figures appeal to the populace by denouncing the governing class and offering fixes to various sociopolitical problems. It also looks at how the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), which oversees national elections, interacts with and influences citizens. The study proposes a participatory model of consultation and ICT survey at various barangay levels to bridge the gap between public desires and national governance. It aims to establish a platform for assembling public opinions and approving them for political candidates and governing organizations. It also intends to strengthen voter education, lessen vote-buying and corruption, and offer people more power to demand development as their right. The structure and analysis of the study are based on participatory development theory. Additionally, it provides evidence for its statements from reviews, author letters to others, journals, and interviews. The paper concludes with a number of recommendations for further research and action on this topic.
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Kevin John Maddela, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Philippines
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Conference: APISA2023
Stream: Challenges to digital politics and E-Democracy in Asia
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To cite this article:
Maddela K. (2023) Consolidating People’s Voices for Participation in National Elections: Bridging Gaps Through ICT Initiatives ISSN: 2758-9374 APISA 17th Annual Congress (APISA2023) Official Conference Proceedings https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-9374.2023.6
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-9374.2023.6
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